Designing for Weather-Related Loads: Managing Wind, Rain, Snow, Ice, Flood Water and Tornadoes
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Agenda
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Friday, August 21, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Vincent F. Fratinardo, PE, SE, RRC
Wind and Tornado Load Design in Illinois
- Understanding wind loads and building response
- Wind behavior, velocity and turbulence
- Effects of terrain, exposure and adjacent structures
- Building response to lateral wind forces
- Common wind-related vulnerabilities and failures
- Applying ASCE 7-22 wind load requirements
- Determining design wind pressures
- Wind load considerations for low-rise buildings
- Buildings over 60 feet and complex structures
- Components, cladding and rooftop appurtenances
- Simplified and practical design approaches
- Designing for tornadic loads
- Overview of ASCE 7-22 tornado provisions
- Risk categories and performance expectations
- Tornado-resistant detailing considerations
- Practical design challenges and lessons learned
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Managing Snow Drift, Ponding and Roof Loading Risks
- Understanding Midwest winter weather loads
- Snow types, ice accumulation and freeze/thaw conditions
- Rain-on-snow events and ice-related loading concerns
- How roof geometry affects snow and water accumulation
- Load distribution challenges on complex roof systems
- Applying ASCE 7-22 snow, rain and ice load requirements
- Flat roof and sloped roof snow loads
- Unbalanced snow loads and snow drifting
- Sliding snow loads and surcharge loading
- Rain-on-snow surcharge loads
- Ponding instability and drainage considerations
- Evaluating roof performance and failure risks
- Common causes of roof overstress and collapse
- Identifying drainage and ponding concerns
- Reducing weather-related roof failures through design
- Practical detailing and load path considerations
- Design and code compliance considerations
- Residential code compliance issues
- Commercial code compliance issues
- Coordination between structural and roofing systems
- Practical considerations for new and existing buildings
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Flood-Resistant Design and Construction
- Understanding flood hazards and structural vulnerability
- Riverine flooding and Midwest flood risks
- Hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and debris impact forces
- Scour, erosion and soil-related concerns
- Evaluating building vulnerability in flood-prone areas
- Applying ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 24 flood design requirements
- Flood hazard classifications and flood zones
- Design flood elevations and freeboard requirements
- Determining flood loads on structures and foundations
- Elevation and floodproofing strategies
- Dry floodproofing versus wet floodproofing approaches
- Materials, systems and construction considerations
- Flood-resistant materials and assemblies
- Foundation and utility protection strategies
- Protecting mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- Reducing long-term flood damage and recovery costs
- Practical design and compliance issues
- Coordination with local floodplain regulations
- Common compliance challenges and design mistakes
- Case studies and lessons learned from past flood events
- Improving resilience in new and existing structures
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for 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, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards or organizations. Please verify your licensing board accepts on-demand learning. The on-demand format is approved for the following:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E. S.E. RRC
Civil/Structural Engineer and Roof ConsultantMr. Fratinardo is a civil/structural engineer and roof consultant. His over 20 years of experience includes civil and structural engineering analysis, design, construction administration, field investigation, and project management, and 13 years of experience specific to forensic engineering and the investigation and analysis of building damage and failures. Mr. Fratinardo has designed numerous new buildings, building additions, building renovations, and mechanical platforms and supports. He has designed and analyzed roof, wall and floor framing systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction. Mr. Fratinardo has vast expertise in commercial, industrial, agricultural, municipal, educational and residential building damage investigations, including on-site investigations after 25 different tornado events, and Hurricanes Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria and Florence. He has legal experience in depositions, arbitration hearings and trials. He has prepared and performed numerous continuing education presentations, including on an array of topics in forensic engineering, structural engineering and building codes for HalfMoon Education Inc., in multiple states since 2014. Mr. Fratinardo graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering, and he also holds a master of engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and a licensed structural engineer in Illinois.
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: Designing for Weather-Related Loads in Illinois: Managing Wind, Rain, Snow, Ice, Flood Water and Tornadoes
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course examines the design requirements for weather-related loads in Illinois, including wind, tornado, snow, ice, rain, and flood. For each load type, the course explores the application of ASCE 7-22 provisions, common vulnerabilities and failure risks, and code compliance considerations for both new and existing structures. Instruction also addresses flood-resistant design using ASCE 24, including flood hazard classifications, floodproofing strategies, and flood-resistant materials and assemblies.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to apply ASCE 7-22 wind load requirements for buildings, including design wind pressures, tornado provisions, and detailing considerations for low-rise and complex structures.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate snow, ice, and rain-related roof loading conditions and apply ASCE 7-22 provisions for snow drift, ponding instability, and drainage to reduce the risk of failure.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 24 flood design requirements, including flood hazard classifications, design flood elevations, and floodproofing strategies.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to select flood-resistant materials and assemblies and identify practical design and compliance strategies that improve resilience in flood-prone areas of Illinois.
LUs: 6.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/30/2029
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