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

Purpose and Background

This online course will walk participants through a number of important steps in the structural design process of a 4-story building constructed with horizontal diaphragms of different materials at different levels. The vertical components of the lateral force resisting systems will make use of concrete (level 1), masonry (level 2), steel (level 3), and wood (level 4). Design codes will include the 2018 International Building Code, ASCE 7-16, NDS-2018, SDPWS-2015, AISC 360-16, AISC 341-16, TMS 402-16, and ACI 318-14. To supplement understanding of the design process, the instructor will also discuss the intent behind code provisions and the process of selecting materials and systems for a project. Practical steps to incorporate sustainability in the structural portion of a project will also be introduced.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the intent behind structural code provisions
• Explain how different codes work together to define building performance
• Specify sustainable material options
• Combine different loads to design selected members and systems
• Recognize different procedures according to seismic design category
• Calculate and distribute lateral forces

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a post course examination and discussion.

Who Should Attend?

Structural engineers, civil engineers, engineering students, and building officials will benefit from this seminar.

Course Outline

Day 1 Monday, September 20, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

• Building codes: Intent, organization, suitability
• Building materials: Selection, sustainability, specification
• Building performance: Serviceability, resilience, risk
• Design loads: Vertical, lateral, combinations, distribution

Day 2 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

• Member design: Wood roof girder supporting equipment and incidental wind
• Member design: Masonry pilaster with incidental wind
• Member design: One-way concrete slab with continuity and openings
• System design: Masonry shear wall with anchorage to concrete support/collector beam
• System design: Metal deck diaphragm with concrete fill and steel chords
• System design: Concrete shear wall with anchorage to continuous concrete footing

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This online course is worth .8 CEUs/8 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 60 days of the course.