ASCE 7-22 And The effect On Cold-Formed Steel Trusses

Significant changes have been made to the ASCE 7-22 loading standard. ASCE 7-22 standard has been adopted by IBC 2024 and the 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code and will present new challenges to cold-formed steel (CFS) truss design. This presentation will focus on the changes made in the Snow & Wind loading provisions from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE7-22, including the new requirements for tornado loads. The effect these changes will have on CFS truss designs, bracing and connections will also be discussed.

Jacob Thompson, P.E., S.E.
TrusSteel

Jacob Thompson, P.E., S.E., is Senior Engineer for TrusSteel. TrusSteel is a provider of cold-formed steel (CFS) truss engineering and technology utilizing the proprietary TrusSteel system. Thompson has been involved with wood and CFS truss components for the past 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering. He is a licensed Professional and Structural Engineer. He is also a member of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and has participated on several subcommittees of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Committee on Specifications.