Buckling restrained braced frames are a valuable tool in providing good seismic performance. The system has gained popularity in many applications, including in areas of moderate and even low seismicity,...
Get a concise, practical tour of Quick Anchor, a tool for designing cast-in-place and post-installed anchors per ACI 318 and IBC. In 60 minutes, we’ll walk through the interface, show...
The latest edition of ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete was released at the end of January, 2025, although a printed version is still not available as of...
This course will provide an overview of the key information in the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) as well as the technical information recommended for plan review...
Nonstructural damage has accounted for the majority of damage observed in recent earthquakes in the United States. This seminar will clarify what non-structural components are, what the code requires in...
This course is designed to provide an overview of restraint and bracing for metal plate-connected wood trusses. Restraint and bracing keep truss members straight, upright, and in position. This course...
The Permit Technician possesses the ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and in making determinations at the issuance counter, and understands the basic construction components and practices associated...
Part 1 of the series provides an introduction to pile cap design, including loads, behavior, and general detailing requirements.
The goal of this course is to better equip local building department staff, design professionals, and contractors with the knowledge, skills, and best practices necessary to efficiently apply the construction...
Part 2 of the series covers design and detailing requirements for pile caps subjected to vertical loads.