Agenda

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Monday, December 29, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST


Agenda:
Presented by Pouria Bahmani, Ph.D., P.E. and Vikram Yadama, Ph.D.

Engineered Wood Products and an Overview Manufacturing Process

  • Wood-based products
    • Particle- and fiber-based
    • Strand-based
    • Veneer-based
    • Lumber-based
  • Moisture and density primer
  • Wood geometry influence
  • Adhesives and bond formation

Review of Structural Analysis and Design Criteria

  • Load path: Gravity and lateral load resisting systems
  • Design criteria per ASCE 7 Standard: ASD and LRFD load combinations

Engineered Lumber Products and Design Guidance

  • Physical and mechanical properties of wood
  • Structural members for light frame wood and mass timber structures

Gravity Load Resisting Systems

  • Design values for structural engineered lumber (NDS, NDS Supplement, PRG 320)
  • Derivation of design values and adjustments
  • Dimension lumber (2-4x )
  • Glulam
  • CLT

Design of Timber Structures (Dimension Lumber & Glulam Members)

  • Tension members
  • Compression members
  • Bending members
  • Combined loads
  • Bearing capacity

Lateral Load Resisting Systems

  • Structural composite lumber and wood structural panels
  • Design values and criteria
  • Design of diaphragms (light frame)
  • Design of shear walls (light frame)

Connectors and Fasteners

  • Generic connectors (Dowel connectors in NDS)
  • Proprietary connectors (Simpon Strong-tie, Rothoblaas)

 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 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, 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 (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 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 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:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Pouria Bahmani, Ph.D., PE

Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University

Dr. Pouria Bahmani is an Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University. His research focuses on performance-based engineering, traditional and innovative mass timber structures, modular construction design, sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems, and innovative structural systems and technologies. With over $800K in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Defense, and industry partners, he is actively advancing the design and application of wood and timber structures, modular design and construction, and affordable housing. Before joining WSU, he was an assistant professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering from 2019 to 2022 and worked as a structural engineer at Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) in Seattle, as well as KPFF Consulting Engineers in Tacoma/Seattle from 2015 to 2019. He is a registered professional engineer in California, Washington, Oregon, and Wisconsin and is a member of professional organizations such as ASCE/SEI, AISC, and AWC.

Vikram Yadama, Ph.D.

Director and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University (WSU)

Dr. Vikram Yadama is the Director and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University (WSU). He also holds the title of Louisiana Pacific Distinguished Professor in Wood Materials and Engineering and is the site director for the NSF-sponsored Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites. Dr. Yadama is an engineering hybrid who focuses his research on the mechanics of wood and sustainable composite materials. His work involves finding sustainable methods to use underutilized fiber resources, such as small diameter timber and insect-damaged wood, for structural and non-structural applications. He has published over 65 journal and proceeding papers and book chapters and gave technical presentations at numerous workshops and conferences nationally and internationally. Vikram has worked extensively in industry outreach, collaborating with over 50 companies nationally and internationally to transfer technologies for community and economic development. He has been with WSU since 1998, beginning as a graduate research assistant and progressing through assistant and associate professor roles before becoming a full professor and director. Prior to WSU, he was a research faculty member at the Forest Products Laboratory at Mississippi State University. Dr. Yadama’s education includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from Washington State University, an M.S. in Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in Forestry from Iowa State University. He exemplifies the values of a land-grant institution through his leadership, scholarship, and service. He oversees a collaborative hub uniting scientists from the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) and College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and partners with private industry to translate research into real-world solutions.

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:  Engineered Lumber Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This seven-hour course examines the properties and application of engineered lumber products in structural design, focusing on design values, material properties, and performance considerations. The course focuses on glued laminated timber, timber poles and piles, structural composite lumber, prefabricated wood I-joists, and wood structural panels. The course also explores fasteners, connectors, design software and resources.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to determine design criteria of engineered wood products using the National Design Specification (NDS), including allowable strength and load-resistance factor.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to select the appropriate connectors and fasteners for engineered lumber products, including mechanical connections and dowel fasteners.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to discuss the applications, design values, and performance considerations for glued laminated timber, timber poles and piles, structural composite lumber, prefabricated wood I-joists, and wood structural panels.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to utilize structural design software and resources to improve accuracy in load calculations.

LUs: 7.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  03/18/2028

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