Designing to Withstand Tornadic Loads on Buildings with ASCE 7-22
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Agenda
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT (incl. two 30-min breaks)
Presented by:
Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E., S.E., RRC
Agenda
Study of Tornadoes and Development of ASCE 7-22
Definition of tornadoes and other high-wind events
History and location of tornadoes and windstorms
Lessons learned from study of Joplin tornado, 2011
Development of ASCE/SEI 7-22
Adoption and enforcement of ASCE 7 standards
Location and Classification of Structures
ASCE 7-22’s hazard maps
Building risk categorization
Considering climate change and increased number/magnitude of storms
Meeting and exceeding standards
Design Requirements for Risk Category III and IV Buildings
ASCE 7-22 design methods
Code provisions
Wind load basics
Detailing requirements
Managing Tornadic Wind Loads on Buildings
Code provisions
Wind loads
Detailing requirements for high winds
Materials and components
Managing Impact Loads on Buildings
Basics of impact forces
Wind borne debris
Repair methods and guidelines
High wind detailing
Case Studies and Examples
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
Designing to Withstand Tornadic Loads on Buildings
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) 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 HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course has been approved for 6.0 LU|HSW. 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).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
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.
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Course Title: Designing to Withstand Tornadic Loads on Buildings with ASCE 7-22
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines design requirements, standards and best practices for designing buildings to withstand loads produced by tornadoes and other high-wind events. Topics include ASCE 7-22, classification of structures, design requirements for risk category III and IV buildings, and managing tornadic wind loads and impact loads on buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define what is and is not a tornadic load, and explain how ASCE 7 standards have evolved and been adopted to address loads on buildings from high-wind events.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and discuss ASCE 7-22’s hazard maps and explain how a building’s risk categorization is determined.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with design requirements for risk category III and IV buildings.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify code provisions, materials and components to manage tornadic wind and impact loads on buildings.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some experience with structural design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
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