Design vs. engineering question

[Alaskan Son]

the meaning of the word "Architect" is "Master Builder" and that's the way I think.

For some architects this may be true, but as a builder I can assure you it is not usually true. I don't mean to offend, but there are some brilliant ideas that architects/engineers with no field experience come up with that just don't work.

One detail I really like is the multiple A35s attached to I joist blocks. Ever try to put 6-12 nails into the bottom cord of an I joist?

[sutcac]

One detail I really like is the multiple A35s attached to I joist blocks. Ever try to put 6-12 nails into the bottom cord of an I joist?

I haven't seen that done since the very early years of I-joists. Now you generally don't block on the perimeter (where the A35's generally are for shear transfer) you have a solid engineered rim joist for this and the nailing works just fine. Maybe it's just taking a while for this to migrate up the Alaska.