Author Archives : Alfred D. Commins

About the author ⁄ Alfred D. Commins

Alfred Commins has been designing structural hardware since 1979. Mr. Commins currently heads Commins Manufacturing Inc. He can be contacted via email at al@comminsmfg.com.

Evaluating Tie-Downs – a Systems Approach – Part 6

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Jun, 2009 By Alfred D. Commins In Articles, Practical Solutions

Rod Tie-Down Systems – Part 5

Inspection

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Aug, 2008 By Alfred D. Commins In Articles, Practical Solutions

Designing Rod Tie-Down Systems – Part 4

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Apr, 2008 By Alfred D. Commins In Articles, Practical Solutions

Continuous Tie-Down Systems

Part 3 – A Critical Evaluation

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Mar, 2008 By Alfred D. Commins In Articles, Practical Solutions

Strap and Tie-Down Systems

Part 2 – A Critical Evaluation

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Nov, 2007 By Alfred D. Commins In Articles, Practical Solutions

Hold Down Systems Key to Shear Wall Performance – Part 1

Basics

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Aug, 2007 By Alfred D. Commins In Articles, Practical Solutions

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