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Instructor:  Michael O'Rourke, P.E., Ph.D., F.SEI

Course Length: 1 Hour

Purpose and Background

This webinar will describe changes to the rain load provisions in ASCE 7-22. This will be done thru a review of the load calculation procedure envisioned by ASCE 7. The specific changes to be covered are; the new hazard level, new definition for the secondary drainage system, and simplified procedures for calculation of the ponding load.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits

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

• Determine and be able to calculate the revised rain hazards
• Determine which secondary drainage systems satisfy ASCE 7 criterion
• Determine which high slope roof are exempt from rain loads
• Determine and be able to calculate ponding loads
• Determine which roof are exempt from rain loading due to high slope
• Determine a new simple procedure for determination of ponding loads
• Determine the rain load pitfalls associated with building additions

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
• Project engineers

Outline

• Rain Load Hazard Level
• Determination of the Drainage Area for the Secondary Drainage System
• Determination of the Static Head
• Outlet Types and Capacities
• Determination of the Hydraulic Head
• Ponding Loads
• Example

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth .1 CEUs/1 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.