Webinar

This presentation will provide a rapid-fire series of ideas for engineers to consider in the implementation of seismic designs of new steel buildings. The ideas include the following: Thoughts on...

Mass timber continues to rise in popularity for its sustainability and structural performance - but ensuring the safety and longevity of these systems requires careful attention to connection design. This...

Performance-based earthquake engineering (PBEE) in United States has had humble beginnings but has made huge strides over the past couple of decades. A majority of tall buildings in western United...

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)...

The presentation will cover basic examples for estimating the fire resistance of various building assemblies such as walls, columns, beams and floors/roofs in existing buildings. The examples used will demonstrate...

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...