INSTRUCTOR: Dave K. Adams, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE

I like the instructors who are practicing engineers. Mr. Adams provided great information and practical solutions. ASCE provides great seminars. Thank you!  Bora Erbilen, BBM Structural Engineers, Longwood, FL

Purpose and Background

Structural engineers do not simply crunch numbers: They understand how structures behave when subjected to load. This behavior is inseparably linked to the lateral force resisting system of the structure, regardless of whether imposed forces are due to lateral bracing of elements, hurricane pressures, or seismic energy. These systems are defined through a variety of codes and standards, managed under the umbrella of the International Building Code.

This 2-day seminar illustrates the effective use of this code for designing lateral force resisting elements and systems, as well as supplemental engineering standards such as ASCE/SEI 7-10, ACI 318-14, ACI 530-13, ANSI/AISC 341-10, and AWC Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (2015 Edition). Copies of these codes are not provided, and the attendee does not need to bring them in order to achieve the learning outcomes.

Seminar Benefits and Learning Outcomes

• Become familiar with important sections of the 2015 International Building Code, ASCE/SEI 7-10, and standards of design for engineering materials related to lateral force resisting systems
• Identify the performance of structures and learn how to make decisions based on this knowledge
• Learn how to specify appropriate lateral force resisting elements based on the type of construction of a structure, intended level of performance, inspection requirements, and economics
• Examine numerous structural design examples
• Learn how to sort through inspection and other quality control requirements of relevant codes and standards for a project

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed by multiple question and answer sessions, personal contact during breaks between sessions, seminar evaluations and a review at the end of the seminar.

Who Should Attend?

Civil and structural engineers, architects, building plans examiners and field inspectors, code development officials, and others involved in the process of writing, enforcing, or creating designs that comply with building codes and standards.

Seminar Outline

TIME: DAY 1: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | DAY 2: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

DAY 1

Elements of Structural Design (IBC Chapter 16)

- Defining, determining, and distributing lateral forces
- Building systems
- Handling structural irregularities (wind & seismic)
- Approaches for different lateral force regions (wind, low- or high-seismic)
- Coordination with the requirements of ASCE/SEI 7-10
- Design example

Foundation and Concrete Systems (IBC Chapters 18 & 19)

- Shallow and deep foundations and their behavior
- Geotechnical reports and soil types
- Anchorage-to-concrete requirements using ACI 318-14, Appendix D
- Design example

Concrete Systems (IBC Chapter 19)

- ACI 318-14
- Behavior of concrete systems
- Requirements for concrete frames, walls, diaphragms and collectors
- Detailing for low- and high-seismic regions
- Economic considerations for concrete structures
- Design example

DAY 2

Masonry Systems (IBC Chapter 21)

- Behavior of masonry systems
- ACI 530-13
- Detailing of masonry systems
- Economic considerations for masonry structures
- Design example

Structural Steel Systems (IBC Chapter 22)

- Behavior of steel systems
- AISC 360-10 and 341-10
- Requirements for steel moment and braced frames
- Requirements for special systems
- Economic considerations for steel structures
- Design example

Wood-Frame Systems (IBC Chapter 23)

- Behavior of wood-frame shearwalls and diaphragms
- Coordination with 2015 AWC SDPWS and NDS-2015
- Requirements for wood-frame shearwalls, diaphragms, and collectors
- Conventional construction
- Economic considerations for wood-frame buildings
- Design example

Quality Control: Tests, Inspections and Observation (IBC Chapter 17)

- Building department, special inspections, and observation
- Quality control plan
- Inspector duties and reports
- Material quality and testing
- Coordination with material standards