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This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and ASCE Continuing Education

Instructor:  Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., SECB, M.ASCE

Course Length: 1.5 Hours

Purpose and Background

Per the International Building Code (IBC), structures using wood shear walls and diaphragms to resist wind and seismic loads shall be designed and constructed in accordance with American Wood Council's (AWC) 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). This webinar discusses the 2015 SDPWS which is a dual format document with both Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD).

Primary Discussion Topics

• 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS)
• Allowable Stress Design (ASD)
• Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)

Learning Outcomes

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

• Discuss load path basics and how it applies to wood structural design
• Identify lateral resisting systems and understand where to obtain design specifications for these systems
• Explain format and content within the 2015 SDPWS to easily navigate the standard
• Examine specific detailing requirements for shear walls and diaphragms

Webinar Benefits

• Learn about the format of the SDPWS and how to apply design provisions to shear walls and diaphragms as well as changes from previous editions
• Become familiar with the significant changes between the 2008 and 2015 SDPWS
• Learn about the background behind the significant changes
• Discuss key design considerations that must be considered to ensure the structural performance of wood framed structures with wood shear walls and diaphragms

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Intended Audience

• Structural and civil engineers
• Code officials
• Architects who are interested in or involved with the design of wood framed structures

Webinar Outline

• Review of lateral load basics
• Review of International Building Code acceptance
• Chapter by chapter overview of 2015 SDPWS and changes from 2008 SDPWS
• Chapter 1: flowchart
• Chapter 2: general design requirements
• Chapter 3: members and connections (out-of-plane)
• Chapter 4: lateral force resisting systems (in-plane)

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

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 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]