| |
|
|
|
| Seminars & Events |
| AWC
Wood Design Seminars |
Seminar
Outlines - AWC seminars are presented on request, either
pre-packaged or custom content to assure education value to attendees.
Click on the outlines link to see some of our seminar package
offerings.
Partial
or One-Day Events
National
Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) 16th Annual Conference
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, OH
October 23-25, 2008
October
23: Lateral Resistance of Wood Structures and Design for Residential Wood Decks
This
short segment will briefly showcase two of the recently more popular and important
offerings for designers.
DCA 6 - Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide
Designers need to develop an understanding of the differences in the code requirements
for exterior decks. The “Deck Guide” provides
details for code compliance for wood-based exterior decks and porches used in
housing construction, including: guards, ledgers, railings, connections, lateral
stability, lighting, and much more. Includes guidance on provisions of the International
Residential Code (IRC) pertaining to single level residential wood deck construction.
Provisions contained in this document that are not included in the IRC, are considered
good practice recommendations. You will be introduced to DCA 6 so that you will
be familiar with its contents and use.
Lateral Load Resistance Design with the 2008 Wind & Seismic Standard
(SDPWS)
The provisions of the 2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (an
ANSI Standard) cover: materials, design, and construction of wood members, fasteners,
and assemblies to resist wind and seismic forces, as well as combined uplift
and shear.
The
contents
and
format
of
the Wind & Seismic standard is described including relevant strength and
displacement design equations and limitations. An overview of recent changes
to the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE 7-05 for lateral
design of wood buildings will be provided as an update to previous versions.
You will be knowledgeable
about the purpose, format, and content of the Wind & Seismic standard with
application to the design of lateral load resisting elements: shear walls and
diaphragms for all wood buildings.
AWC Presenter: Dr. Robert
J. Taylor, P.Eng., Assoc.AIA
Contact: (617)
406-4000
Information and registration: http://www.ncsea.com
Structural
Engineers Association of Maine (SEAM)
Verrillo's
Restaurant and Banquet Center, Portland, ME
October 29, 2008
WFCM 1-Day Workshop - 7.0hr (AWC207B)
The course will benefit designers, code enforcement officials, and building contractors
of one- and two-family dwellings;
providing specific design details for wood frame buildings for high wind, snow,
and seismic loadings. If you're looking for the hands-on WFCM Workshop course
with update training on the 2005 NDS, this is it! Note: both the 2001
WFCM + Commentary, and WFCM Workbook, are required for
this event.
If needed, 2001 WFCM +
Commentary or WFCM Workbook may be prepurchased
as indicated on registration form for
delivery at the workshop.
AWC presenters: Sam W Francis, CBO; Dr. Robert
J. Taylor, PE, Assoc.AIA
Contact: Aaron Jones, PE (207) 774-4614, Fax: (866) 793-7835
Website / Details / Registration: click
here.
AIA
Long Island Chapter
Chateau
Briand, 440 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY
November 13, 2008
WFCM 1-Day Workshop - 7.0hr (AWC207B)
The course will benefit designers, code enforcement officials, and building contractors
of one- and two-family dwellings; providing specific design details for wood
frame buildings for high wind, snow,
and seismic loadings. If you're looking for the hands-on WFCM Workshop course
with update training on the 2005 NDS, this is it! Note: both the 2001
WFCM + Commentary, and WFCM Workbook, are required for
this event and are included in the registration fee, Delivery of the books will
be
made at
the
workshop.
AWC presenters: Sam W Francis, CBO; Dr. Robert
J. Taylor, PE, Assoc.AIA
Contact: Ann LoMonte, Hon. AIA (516) 294-0971, Fax: (516) 294-0973
Website / Details / Registration: registration
form click here.
www.aialongisland.com
Two-Day
Events
tba
|
| Other
Wood Seminars and Events |
2008
|
|
|
| Conferences,
Symposia, and Calls for Papers |
Forest
Products Society - The Society sponsors
a number of international conferences each year on specific
topics of interest to the forest products industry. These
international events provide a unique forum for networking.
See a comprehensive list of coming events and paper calls
- here.
|
| Recent
AWC Seminars |
2008
ICC
Colorado Chapter 21st Annual Educational Institute
Marriot Denver Technological Center (DTC), south Denver, CO
March 03 to 07, 2008
March 03 183: IBC Wood Framing
This class is a complete
course composed of numerous subjects in one comprehensive program for building
officials, plans examiners and contractors on wood frame construction basics.
Detailed discussions are included on conventional construction, wood characteristics,
grade marking, termites and decay protection, conventional wall, floor and roof
/ ceiling framing, lateral load bracing, shear walls, fireblocking / draftstopping
and much more!
AWC Presenters:
David
P. Tyree, P.E. and Dennis L. Pitts
March 04 283: Design of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind. Snow & Seismic
Loadings
The course will benefit designers, code enforcement officials; and
building contractors of one- and two-family dwellings, providing specific design
details
for wood frame buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic Loadings. This workshop
combines lectures, slide presentations and interactive participation of the
participants with the instructor in the use of ANSI/AF&PA Wood Frame Construction
Manual (WFCM)
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Note: both the 2001 WFCM + Commentary, and WFCM Workbook,
are required and will be provided for
this course.
Contact:
(303) 430-2400 x2077 or dhorras@ci.westminster.co.us
Information and registration before February 4, 2008 here
Hawaii
Lumber Products Association
Ala
Moana Hotel, Honolulu, HI
April 15-16, 2008
Two-Day Wood Design Workshop (AWC107 + AWC204)
On
the first day, learn about new developments including new
ASD and LRFD provisions for the 2001 and 2005
NDS® for Wood Construction, and the high wind, snow,
and seismic
provisions within the Wood Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition.
Learn
about: WFCM layout and provisions, understand wood building behavior
under gravity and lateral load. Additional topics including building code and
fire issues, software, engineered wood products, connections, and other subjects.
On the second day, apply your knowledge through the detailed structural design
using the WFCM of a 2-story house subjected to gravity (dead, live,
and snow) and lateral (wind and seismic) loads, including the design of all components,
diaphragms, shear walls, and connections.
The comprehensive WFCM Workbook with very useful blank worksheets, checklists,
and related journal papers comes with the course in CD form. If
you're
looking for the hands-on WFCM Workshop course, this is it! Note:
both the 2001 WFCM + Commentary, and WFCM Workbook, are required for the second
day of this course, and are included with your registration for either or both
days.
Contact:
Kate Moore, procom@hawaii.rr.com (808-621-2482)
Website / Details / Registration: http://www.hawaiilumber.com/events.php
AWC presenters: Jim Bowman, Dr. Robert J. Taylor, PE, Assoc.AIA
ASCE
2008 Structures Congress - Crossing Borders
Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2R7 Canada
Come
to Vancouver early and expand your educational horizons by attending
a 1½ day Pre-Congress workshop sponsored by ASCE’s
Committee on Wood Research or one of three ½ day Pre-Congress
technical seminars, such as:
Using AF&PA’s
Wood Design Standards: 2005 NDS (ASD & LRFD), 2001 WFCM, and
High Wind Guides
Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The NDS® for
Wood Construction 2005 Edition is a dual-format ASD and
LRFD document forming the basis of the wood design provisions
in current editions of the International Codes in the US. The Wood
Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two Family Dwellings
2001 Edition is an alternative method referenced in current
editions of the International Codes (IBC and IRC)
in the US. The Guide to Wood Construction in High Wind
Areas for One- and Two-Family Dwellings simplifies 2001
WFCM provisions for the builder. In this interactive session,
participants with all levels of structural knowledge learn
about these new documents, how to apply their design provisions
to wood construction through comparative worked design examples
in both ASD and LRFD, code development background, structural
behavior overviews, and more. Also included are 2005 NDS design
examples for connections using timber rivets. This is the perfect
opportunity to update to current knowledge on the latest standards
in structural wood design as referenced by current US codes.
A CD of the session presentation notes will be provided.
Presenter:
Robert J. Taylor, Ph.D., P.Eng., M.ASCE, Assoc. AIA,
Director, Technology Transfer, American Forest & Paper
Association; Chair, ASCE Wood Education Committee
Information
and registration:
http://content.asce.org/conferences/structures2008/PreCongress.html
Structural
Engineers Coalition (SEC) of Connecticut
Marriot Courtyard, Cromwell, CT
May 13, 2008 4:30 pm (dinner meeting)
2005 NDS Wood Design Seminar - 2hr (STD104)
The purpose of this
seminar is to provide the practitioner with current information on design standards
used for wood-frame construction at any scale. Participants in this seminar will
learn about new developments including new provisions for the 2005 NDS® National
Design Specification for Wood Construction and how to apply them. In addition
to the Allowable Stress Design Methodology of the NDS, participants
will be instructed in the new LRFD equation format, the new sections regarding
design of connections, and in the use of the NDS Supplement in determining
design values. Differences between the 2001 and 2005 versions
of the NDS will be highlighted. Participants will learn the use of the
adjustment factors for base design values and the subsequent determination of
values for use in designing structures with wood. Participants will learn to
use the 2005 NDS and its components, become familiar with the requirements
and format of the 2005 NDS, and be able to use it within the context
of the building code. The 2005 NDS is the referenced standard for wood
construction in the current national building code. This seminar is primarily
designed for structural engineers, and building officials; however, designers,
including architects will benefit from the information.
AWC presenter: Dr. Robert
J. Taylor, PE, Assoc.AIA
Contact: Paul W. Brady,
Executive Director SEC / ACEC/Connecticut (860) 635-5522
Website / Details / Registration: http://www.ct-sec.org
AIA
National Convention and Design Exposition
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
May 15 - 17, 2008
Join
us at the AWC Booth #13127 and pick up your free CD to update your design library
with the latest in wood building design information, learn about online and live
training opportunities, and more.
AWC Booth
Representative: Dr. Robert
J. Taylor, P.Eng., Assoc.AIA
Contact: (617)
406-4000
Information and registration: http://www.aiaconvention.com/live/61/
MBCIA
/ Town of Duxbury, MA
Cape
Cod Resort & Conference Center, 35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis,
MA
June 25, 2008
WFCM 1-Day Workshop - 7.5hr (AWC275B)
The course will benefit designers, code enforcement officials, and building contractors
of one- and two-family dwellings (particularly those working with the MA Checklist);
providing specific design details for wood frame buildings for high wind, snow,
and seismic loadings. If you're looking for the hands-on WFCM Workshop course
with update training on the 2005 NDS, this is it! Note: both the 2001
WFCM + Commentary, and WFCM Workbook, are required for
this event.
Registration fee includes WFCM Workbook. If needed, 2001 WFCM +
Commentary may
be prepurchased
as indicated on registration form for
delivery at the workshop.
AWC presenters: Sam W Francis, CBO; Dr. Robert
J. Taylor, PE, Assoc.AIA
Contact: Scott Lambiase (781) 934-1100x125, Fax: (781) 934-1118 woods@town.duxbury.ma.us
Website / Details / Registration: registration
form http://www.town.duxbury.ma.us
|
|
|
|
|
|