Agenda

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Friday, November 22, 2024 
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CST

 

Presented by: Sam Rubenzer
Reviewing Codes and Guidelines for Masonry Construction

  • International Building Code and International Residential Code
  • The Masonry Code
  • ASTM masonry standards
  • Local codes and standards

Exploring Masonry Materials and Products

  • Strength of masonry
  • Stone, brick, and concrete masonry units
  • Masonry veneer
  • Reinforced clay masonry
  • Concrete masonry

Structural Masonry Design

  • Requirements for structural components
  • Strength design and seismic design
  • Veneers: adhered, anchored, self-supporting and structural veneers

Masonry Construction Procedures

  • Masonry components
  • Masonry lintels
  • Prefabricated masonry

Sustainability of Masonry

  • How efficient masonry lowers embodied carbon
  • Resources for determining environmental product
  • Declarations for masonry

Software for Masonry Design

  • Component design software
  • Finite element design software

   

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
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

Sam Rubenzer, PE, SE

FORSE Consulting, Eau Claire, WI

Mr. Rubenzer started FORSE in 2010, were he works as a delegated designer for other structural engineers on designs involving steel, concrete, PT concrete, masonry, and wood construction. He often speaks on the topics of software use and best practices in masonry design. Mr. Rubenzer has over 20 years of experience and is a licensed structural engineer (SE) and a professional engineer (PE) in many of the Midwestern states. He has also been a consultant to IMI for the past 11 years.

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: Masonry Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course is intended to assist design professionals with properly utilizing masonry in their next project. The course discusses all aspects of masonry design and construction: masonry codes, guidelines, materials, products, design, construction, software and sustainability.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to review codes and guidelines that relate to masonry construction, including the International Building Code, International Residential Code, The Masonry Code, ASTM masonry standards, and local codes and standards.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explore different kinds of masonry materials and products, including stone, brick, and concrete units, masonry veneer, reinforced clay masonry and concrete masonry.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to engage in structural masonry design, identify requirements for structural components, and discuss the types of masonry veneers.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to review masonry construction procedures, components, lintels, and prefabricated masonry and discuss the sustainability of masonry.

Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to discuss software for masonry design, including component design software and finite element design software.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction of residential and commercial structures

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 07/21/2027

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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