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PART 2 - Seismic Design Provisions of ASCE 7-22
2024-09-05 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Part 2: Chapter 12: Seismic Design Buildings
ASCE 7-22 is adopted by the 2024 IBC, which will be published later this year. The changes from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE 7-22 are so numerous and so substantive that learning about them needs to start now. The chapter on flood loads is the only chapter that has escaped any change. There are huge changes in snow load, ice load, and tsunami load provisions. There is a whole new chapter (32) on tornado loads. Risk Category III or IV structures located in the tornado-prone region shown in a figure are required to be designed and constructed to resist the greater of the tornado loads determined in accordance with Chapter 32 or the wind loads determined in accordance with Chapters 26 through 31. The changes in Chapters 11-23 on earthquake loads and Chapters 26-31 on wind loads are many and many of the seismic changes mark significant departures from past practice. ASCE 7-22 load combinations and importance factors are also quite different because of changes in the loads chapters.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

PART 3 - Seismic Design Provisions of ASCE 7-22
2024-09-10 11:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-01 11:00 - 13:30
Part 3: Chapter 13 – Seismic Design of Nonstructural Components
ASCE 7-22 is adopted by the 2024 IBC, which will be published later this year. The changes from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE 7-22 are so numerous and so substantive that learning about them needs to start now. The chapter on flood loads is the only chapter that has escaped any change. There are huge changes in snow load, ice load, and tsunami load provisions. There is a whole new chapter (32) on tornado loads. Risk Category III or IV structures located in the tornado-prone region shown in a figure are required to be designed and constructed to resist the greater of the tornado loads determined in accordance with Chapter 32 or the wind loads determined in accordance with Chapters 26 through 31. The changes in Chapters 11-23 on earthquake loads and Chapters 26-31 on wind loads are many and many of the seismic changes mark significant departures from past practice. ASCE 7-22 load combinations and importance factors are also quite different because of changes in the loads chapters.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

PART 4 - Seismic Design Provisions of ASCE 7-22
2024-09-12 11:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-02 11:00 - 13:30
Part 4: Chapter 14 – 15: Seismic Design of Nonbuilding Structures and Material Specific Requirements
ASCE 7-22 is adopted by the 2024 IBC, which will be published later this year. The changes from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE 7-22 are so numerous and so substantive that learning about them needs to start now. The chapter on flood loads is the only chapter that has escaped any change. There are huge changes in snow load, ice load, and tsunami load provisions. There is a whole new chapter (32) on tornado loads. Risk Category III or IV structures located in the tornado-prone region shown in a figure are required to be designed and constructed to resist the greater of the tornado loads determined in accordance with Chapter 32 or the wind loads determined in accordance with Chapters 26 through 31. The changes in Chapters 11-23 on earthquake loads and Chapters 26-31 on wind loads are many and many of the seismic changes mark significant departures from past practice. ASCE 7-22 load combinations and importance factors are also quite different because of changes in the loads chapters.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

PART 1 - Design and Detailing of Steel Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
Part 1 of the series provides an introduction to pile cap design, including loads, behavior, and general detailing requirements.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

PART 2 - Design and Detailing of Steel Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

PART 3 - Design and Detailing of Steel Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps
2024-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Part 3 of the series covers design and detailing requirements for pile caps subjected to combined vertical and lateral loads. Also included are design examples illustrating the proper application of the design and detailing requirements.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

IRC for Engineers: Part 1 Scope and Limitations
2024-10-08 11:00 - 12:30
This multi-part series provides an overview of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) structural provisions for engineers. Focusing on wood construction, the course addresses gravity and lateral loads on residential structures. Prescriptive solutions for floor, roof, and wall systems are described to help engineers understand where engineering is required. Part 1 provides an overview of the scope and limitations of the IRC. Chapters 1 through 3 will be discussed, emphasizing areas where engineering is required.
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11:00 AM- 12:30 PM PT

IRC for Engineers: Part 2 Foundation and Framing Limits
2024-10-10 11:00 - 13:00
This multi-part series provides an overview of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) structural provisions for engineers. Focusing on wood construction, the course addresses gravity and lateral loads on residential structures. Prescriptive solutions for floor, roof, and wall systems are described to help engineers understand where engineering is required. Part 2 provides an overview of the foundation, framing, sheathing, and cladding limits of the IRC. Chapters 4 through 9 will be discussed, emphasizing areas where engineering is required.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Unique Aspect in Strength Design of Post-Tensioned Structures
2024-10-15 11:00 - 13:30
The tension force in unbonded strands that is used in the Whitney Stress Block, is determined by multiplying the section area by the fps value. Two equations are used to calculate fps and are separated by the span to depth ratio. Unlike rebar only concrete which has a constant fy value, fps is constantly changing along each span and can often switch equations within the same design strip. These creates unique numerical situations that will look odd, challenging to explain and need to be better understood by the engineer to avoid confusion in the office and on the drawings. The role and rationale behind compression reinforcement in flexural strength will also be addressed.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Flat Plate Voided Concrete Slab Systems
2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar will provide general information on the use and design of flat voided concrete slab systems in steel reinforced concrete buildings. Requirements for strength and serviceability (deflection and vibration) are included, and information is given on fire resistance and construction considerations. Case studies of some recent projects highlight some of the benefits of this slab system.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

IRC for Engineers: Part 4 Wind Examples
2024-10-29 11:00 - 13:30
This multi-part series provides an overview of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) structural provisions for engineers. With a focus on wood construction, the course addresses gravity and lateral loads on residential structures. Prescriptive solutions for floor, roof, and wall systems are described to help engineers understand where engineering is required. Based on a 2-story residential wood frame structure, Part 3 provides a prescriptive solution using the IRC for a 115-mph wind speed and a prescriptive solution using the IRC-referenced Wood Frame Construction Manual for a 160-mph wind speed.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Design of Cold-Formed Steel Exterior Wall Connections
2024-11-07 11:00 - 13:30
Exterior cold-formed steel framing is a common system used for the “skin” of a building and is a crucial component of a building’s exterior. Structural engineers need to pay particularly close attention to this system as it is a significant factor in repair costs and recovery times after seismic and wind events, yet it is often not given the attention it deserves. This web seminar will discuss the following key design issues (and what’s often missed) for exterior cold-formed steel framing, including:
-Application of Loads
-Building Movements
-Complete Load Path
-Engineered and Proprietary Connections to the Base Structure (Including Drift Clips)
Over one-third of the presentation will be on detailed examples that will illustrate these concepts as well as common mistakes.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

The Limited Reality of Service Stresses in Design of Post-Tensioned Concrete
2024-11-13 11:00 - 13:30
Why can’t engineers simply increase the service moment used for stress analysis by a load factor and use that for Ultimate Strength design? This approach would be valid for steel design, so what not post-tensioned concrete? The webinar will explain the limited reality and “incompleteness” of the service stress model using equivalent loads and why the service reactions, shears and moments are invalid for Ultimate Strength design. The myth of how equivalent loads makes buildings lighter will also be explained.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

IRC for Engineers: Part 5 Essential IRC Seismic Provisions for Residential Construction
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:30
This webinar will dive into the seismic provisions of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), focusing on simplified yet crucial requirements for ensuring structural safety in one- and two-family dwellings. Participants will explore key topics such as Seismic Design Categories (SDCs) for residential buildings, foundation anchorage, and shear walls, along with the proper detailing of roof diaphragms and structural connections. Special attention will be given to the seismic requirements for high-seismic-hazard (Categories D0, D1, and D2). Join us to gain practical insights on how the 2024 IRC provisions help mitigate earthquake damage and build more resilient residential structures.
Part 5 presentation will introduce seismic concepts and scoping limits and illustrate design of seismic wall bracing using an example dwelling.
Part 6 presentation will work through seismic design aspects of other elements of the example dwelling, starting at the roof and proceeding down through the foundation.
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT

IRC for Engineers: Part 6 Essential IRC Seismic Provisions for Residential Construction
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:30
This webinar will dive into the seismic provisions of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), focusing on simplified yet crucial requirements for ensuring structural safety in one- and two-family dwellings. Participants will explore key topics such as Seismic Design Categories (SDCs) for residential buildings, foundation anchorage, and shear walls, along with the proper detailing of roof diaphragms and structural connections. Special attention will be given to the seismic requirements for high-seismic-hazard (Categories D0, D1, and D2). Join us to gain practical insights on how the 2024 IRC provisions help mitigate earthquake damage and build more resilient residential structures.
Part 6 presentation will work through seismic design aspects of other elements of the example dwelling, starting at the roof and proceeding down through the foundation.
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT

Hand Calculations and Detailing for a Post-Tensioned Podium Slab
2024-12-04 11:00 - 13:30
The webinar will focus on the hand calculations to design a post-tensioned structural two-way slab that supports multi levels of conventional wood or metal stud framed buildings. The specific detailing requirements specific to podium slabs will be addressed as well as the coordination and detailing of landscape elements that are often required to be supported by the post-tensioned slab. Construction photographs will highlight the interaction and potential congestion of the various components that are installed in the podium slabs.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

A Structural Engineer`s Primer for Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis
2024-12-10 11:00 - 13:30
Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) is the conceptual framework upon which ground motion intensity (i.e., spectral acceleration) is estimated for use in design throughout the United States. It is also used in site specific determination of ground motion for special projects or projects with poor site conditions. Determination of ground motion parameters is the realm of geotechnical engineers, however, structural engineers should have a working understanding of the underpinnings of PSHA to properly interpret both the design ground motion parameters and their structural analysis results. This seminar will provide a background in PSHA designed for structural engineers to develop an understanding of where critical design ground parameters are derived from.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

IBC Statement of Special Inspections
2024-12-12 11:00 - 13:00
The International Building Code requires that the design professional in charge create a Statement of Special Inspections (SSI) for each project. This seminar will discuss each component of the SSI, including types of inspections, the extent of these inspections, and the frequency at which they should be provided. The discussion will not only include code prescribed inspections but many of the special inspection requirements that are not defined in referenced standards. Several project examples will be used to show how an appropriate project-specific SSI is developed.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Intrinsically Safe Structural Fire Safety Design
2024-12-17 11:00 - 12:30
Traditionally, structural fire safety is contemplated after the structural engineering is complete for a given building. Specifically, structural systems that have been optimized for ambient design loads are then blanketed with fireproofing. This century-old, protection-centric approach endeavors to reduce the heating of individual structural members with the intent of mitigating the risk of structural collapse under fire conditions. However, project stakeholders may be left wondering if the intended structural fire safety is provided and if a rational use of resources was employed. This differs from almost all other aspects of building design in which these aspects are taken extremely seriously.
Structural engineers should advocate for their involvement in structural fire safety design as they are the only engineering discipline capable of providing intrinsically safe structural fire safety for buildings/structures with rational optimization. Since structural fire design has the potential to produce buildings that are safer, cost less, and are optimized for stakeholder design objectives such as aesthetics, carbon footprint, and allowance for innovation, the future is certainly bright for this movement.
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT

Typical Repair Methods of Post-Tensioning Strands
2025-01-08 11:00 - 12:00
There is a myth that if a post-tensioning strand is broken, it has the potential to fly out of the building, create havoc and destruction as it soars over state lines and are almost impossible to repair. As most myths are, this one is completely wrong. The majority of post-tensioned buildings will have a strand or two break during their lifetime and that rarely creates a financial or a performance issue. The webinar will cover the typical repair options and numerical solutions that are available to structural engineers when a post-tensioning strands is damaged. Construction photographs, inspection reports and real building examples will highlight the various options that can and have been successfully used.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Implementation of ASCE 7-22 Nonstructural Seismic Requirements for Today`s Complex Buildings
2025-01-14 11:00 - 13:00
With the publication of ASCE 7-22 and its future adoption by IBC and state building codes, nonstructural seismic standard implementation is undergoing a dramatic change. Though the Chapter 13 requirements of the standard remain largely intact, the methodology to calculate nonstructural seismic force and displacement is much more dependent on information about the seismic behavior of the building in which they are housed. This leaves many unanswered questions for engineers who are newly familiarizing themselves with ASCE 7-22
This seminar seeks to answer many of those questions. It reviews the current nonstructural seismic standards in ASCE 7-16 and IBC 2021 and discusses proposed implementation methods for the changes in ASCE 7-22 and future IBC editions. The presentation will be useful to engineers and suppliers of components, supports, and attachments implementing and reviewing non-structural seismic designs.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

PART 1 - An Overview of Changes in ASCE 7-22 on Wind Loads
2025-01-16 11:00 - 13:30
ASCE 7-22 is adopted by the 2024 IBC, which is in the process of being adopted by major local jurisdictions, such as the State of California and the State of New York. The changes from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE 7-22 are so numerous and so substantive that learning about them needs to start now. The chapter on flood loads is the only chapter that has escaped any change. There are huge changes in snow load, ice load, and tsunami load provisions. There is a whole new chapter (32) on tornado loads. Risk Category III or IV structures located in the tornado-prone region shown in a figure are required to be designed and constructed to resist the greater of the tornado loads determined in accordance with Chapter 32 or the wind loads determined in accordance with Chapters 26 through 31. The changes in Chapters 11-23 on earthquake loads and Chapters 26-31 on wind loads are many and many of the seismic changes mark significant departures from past practice. ASCE 7-22 load combinations and importance factors are also quite different because of changes in the load chapters.
We have recently presented a four-part seminar on the seismic changes. This two-part seminar concentrates on wind and tornado loads. Part 1 will be on the many significant changes in Chapters 26 through 31, including the new design wind speed maps. Part 2 will be on the new Chapter 32 on tornado loads. The applicability of the chapter and the design of structures for tornado loads using the chapter will be discussed.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Design of Loadbearing Tall Wood Studs for Wind and Gravity Loads
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:30
Proper design of wood structures to resist high wind loads requires the correct use of wind load provisions and member design properties. A thorough understanding of the interaction between wind loads and material properties is important in the design process. Adjustments from reference wind conditions to extreme-value peak gusts require designers to make similar adjustments to design properties to ensure equivalent and economic designs. Wind load provisions have been developed for design of major structural elements using Main Wind-Force Resisting System (MWFRS) loads and secondary cladding elements using Component & Cladding (C&C) loads. Elements and subassemblies which receive loads both directly and as part of the main wind force resisting system, such as wall studs, must be checked independently for MWFRS loads and C&C loads. A load bearing stud wall design example based on the allowable stress design methods outlined in AWC`s 2018 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction and 2018 Wood Frame Construction Manual along with ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures will demonstrate standard design checks for limit states of strength and deflection.
Learning Objectives:

Understand how to analyze wall framing as part of the MWFRS per ASCE 7-16
Understand why wall framing is analyzed using out of plane C&C wind pressures independent of gravity loads
Be familiar with various ASCE 7-16 ASD load combinations used for bearing walls
Be knowledgeable of standards including the 2018 NDS, 2018 WFCM, and ASCE 7-16 used for design of tall walls

Finally, the example problem we’ll be presenting, is contained in this document:
Examples: Structural Wood Design Examples 2015/2018 Edition
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT

PART 2 - An Overview of Changes in ASCE 7-22 on Tornado Loads
2025-01-23 11:00 - 13:30

Design of Steel Deck Diaphragms
2025-01-29 11:00 - 13:00
This seminar will cover the design of bare steel deck and concrete-filled steel deck diaphragms with an emphasis on seismic design. The parts of a steel deck diaphragm will be introduced along with the typical limit states. Concepts related to the seismic design of diaphragms will be presented and then application to steel deck diaphragms will be described. Relevant research provisions along with some mention of the supporting recent research will be examined.
Attendees will gain an understanding of steel deck diaphragm behavior, seismic design of steel deck diaphragms, and recent research that has been conducted.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Load Path, Load Combinations and Risk Categories
2025-02-04 11:00 - 13:00
This webinar covers basic load paths and load combinations used in allowable stress design and strength design. Also discussed are risk categories assigned to buildings for load determination based on hazard to life. This webinar is based on the 2024 International Building Code® (IBC®) and the IBC-referenced 2022 ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-22). The discussion of load path and load combinations is geared to new engineers, architects, and code officials. The discussion of risk categories should be of interest to all audiences.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Hand Calculations of a Long Span Post-Tensioned Beam
2025-02-06 11:00 - 13:30
Long span garages are very common across the United States and are typically designed using relatively thin post-tensioned one-way slabs that are supported by post-tensioned beams and girders. The beams will often span in the 60-foot range and will typically require no camber due to proper application of post-tensioning. The webinar will show the step-by-step design calculations for a post-tensioned beams that are typical for long span garages while addressing the relevant code sections. Typical details that are associated with these types of structures will also be shown in conjunction with construction photographs.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

2025 ICC Upper Great Plains Region III Educational Institute
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-14 | Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, 7025 Northland Drive North, Minneapolis, MN, 55428, United States
The Institute features 40 sessions of construction-industry related topics offered in eight tracks over five days. Check the brochure for a few select sessions to be offered virtually. Presenters are well-qualified and often well-known individuals from ICC and related areas of expertise. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.
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