Agenda

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Brian Johnson

Preliminary Concepts of Structural Steel Design

  • Building codes and standards: International Building Code
    • Chapter 16 & 22 of the IBC
    • Chapter 22 and ANSI/AISC 303-22
  • Design theory and design objectives
  • ASD vs. LRFD
  • Loads and load combinations

Tension Members

  • Forces on members and connections
  • Tension member design
  • Tensile effects and failures

Flexural and Compression Members

  • Flexural members
    • Forces on members
    • Flexural member design
  • Compression members
    • Forces on members
    • Compression member design

Combined Forces and Combined Loads

Connection Design

  • Load transfer and connection design
  • Bolted connections
    • Bolt design, size, spacing, and failures
  • Welded connections
    • Weld design and weld failures

Structural Steel Applications and Case Studies

  • Commercial and industrial buildings
  • Residential buildings
  • Parking structures
  • Bridges

 

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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses. 

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

*On-Demand Credits* 

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request: 

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Brian Craig Johnson

Independent Consulting Civil/Structural Engineer in Minnesota

Mr. Johnson provides structural engineering and forensic inspections in multiple states. His work focuses on staff development, mentoring, proper structural design practices, peer reviews and the investigation of building damage, construction or structural defects and their proper repair, legal support, report writing, expert witness services and expert reports. Mr. Johnson also consults as designer of record or peer reviewer for a variety of building types, primarily wood-framed single-family townhomes, and two to four-story assisted living, office, hotel, apartment, and condo complexes. He has design experience in big box retail in Florida’s Hurricane prone regions and experience with historic buildings codes (UBC, BOCA, SBC). A licensed professional engineer in Minnesota since 2004, Mr. Johnson earned his B.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He is also a professional structural engineer in Nebraska. 

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title:  Basics of Structural Steel Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course explores the principles and practices of structural steel design and construction, covering topics such as design theory, load combinations, flexural and compression member behavior, connection design, and more. The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of structural steel applications and their significance in building and bridge construction.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explore the differences between allowable stress design (ASD) and load and resistance factor design (LRFD) methods and identify when each method is appropriate.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze the forces acting on tension members and connections and explain the effects and possible failures.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to consider forces that act upon flexural and compression members and discuss design strategies used to withstand these forces.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to determine when bolted and welded connections are necessary and discuss the design, sizing and failure modes of these types of connections.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                             LU Type: LU|HSWs

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/23/2028

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.

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