A minority of university engineering programs teaches structural wood design on a regular basis, yet wood is one of the most common building materials in the United States. This seminar...
Floor vibrations are becoming an increasingly important design challenge as more buildings are constructed (or remodeled) to contain vibration-sensitive occupancies. Some examples are fitness gyms, dance floors, biotech research facilities,...
This session will focus on wind loads on non-building structures, including equipment, screenwalls, PV, and signs. The session will discuss ASCE 7 wind load provisions for non-building structures and how...
This class focuses on the basic concepts of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A clear understanding of...
Two AWC standards utilized throughout the nation for a code compliant design of wood shear walls are 2024 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and 2021...
The basic principles of post-tensioned concrete for elevated structures will be discussed in a simplified manner to highlight their financial and engineering benefits. The webinar will specifically cover pre-compression, equivalent...
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...
Part 2 of the series covers design and detailing requirements for pile caps subjected to vertical loads.
Part 1 of the series provides an introduction to pile cap design, including loads, behavior, and general detailing requirements.
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...