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

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2008	Jan 31 - Long Beach, CA Mar 27 - Charlotte, NC Sep 30 - San Francisco, CA Oct 16 - Atlanta, GA Nov 05 - Minneapolis, MN

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.

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