View Important Policies and System Requirements for this course.

Instructor: Heather R. Anesta, P.E., SE, StS2, M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

Within this Webinar, we will review how to evaluate a building’s structural stability wholistically using a qualitative approach, for purposes of structural condition triage, conceptual design review, and/or demolition planning. The intended outcome is for the audience to be able to view a building’s lateral and vertical load path wholistically in order to determine its overall stability for purposes of existing condition assessments and/or stability during future use, construction, or demolition activities.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

The intended outcome is for the audience to be able to view a building’s lateral and vertical load path wholistically in order to determine its overall stability for purposes of existing condition assessments and/or stability during future use, construction, or demolition activities.

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

• Explain the function of a Building and its Components relative to its current condition
• Apply qualitative approach to assessing the condition of an existing building’s vertical and lateral load path with or without structural as-builts
• Compare theoretical vs actual load application and load sharing of existing structural systems
• Estimate potential failure modes of a Building and its Components

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed through a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions) will also be administered.

Who Should Attend?

• Structural Engineers
• Designers
• Inspectors
• Managers
• Peer Reviewers
• Building Officials

Outline

• Introduction to Building Condition Assessment
• Discussion of Vertical & Lateral Load Path
• Discussion of Building Systems (Concrete, Steel, Wood, Masonry)
• Structural Plan & Site Review
• Qualitative Assessment of Building Mechanics
• Identification, Assessment, & Magnitude of Potential Failure Mechanisms
• Conceptual Case Studies of Multi-Story Buildings
• Q&A

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

This course is worth .2 CEUs/2 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 1 year of purchasing the course.