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DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies

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For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. By Anton Dekom. Photo @Dreamstime.com. The net result is that DCA3 no longer functions as the “one size fits all” standard it once did.

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

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Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. Solid zones. ? This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems.

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems

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Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. solid zones; ? Additionally, T-SLAB provides significant design flexibility.