New book: ‘Mastering Revit Structure 2010’
Written by a team of authors who are deeply involved with the Revit community, “Mastering Revit Structure 2010” explains the Autodesk program’s tools and functionality in the context of professional, real-world tasks and workflows. With hands-on tutorials to demonstrate the concepts, it is perfect for anyone who needs to learn Revit Structure 2010 quickly and thoroughly. Additionally, there is a companion website that offers before-and-after tutorial files for downloading. The authors are Thomas E. Weir, Jamie D. Richardson, and David J. Harrington.
Wiley,
www.wiley.com

ICC-ES produces Hilti ER report
The Hilti Low-Velocity Powder-Actuated X-HS Threaded Rod Hanger Assembly was recently evaluated by ICC-ES according to the current ICC-ES AC 70 requirements and received ICC Evaluation Report ESR- 2795. This evaluation report provides IBC, IRC, AND FBC recognition for the use of the X-HS Hanger Assembly in connecting steel threaded rods to structural steel or concrete supports. This hanger assembly incorporates a pre-mounted Hilti X-U Universal Powder-Actuated Fastener with a cold-formed steel component for attachment of threaded rods. The evaluation report provides installation requirements and allowable load capacities for the connections.
International Code Council Evaluation Services,
www.icc-es.org