Residential and Small Commercial Timber Frame Design and Construction
Agenda
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Monday, December 11, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Presented by Jeffrey R. Hershberger
Working with Timber and the History of Timber Framing
- Development of timber frame buildings and techniques
- Typical wood species and their comparable design characteristics
- Harvesting and processing timber
- Timber design problems and solutions: shrinking, twisting, warping and bowing
Structural Frame Design
- Codes and standards for timber framing
- Structural members and framework
- Regional design concerns and code requirements
- Difference between bent, wall and truss framing
- Primary and secondary frame members
Roof Framing and Truss Design
- Common rafter vs truss design
- Truss mechanics and anatomy
- Typical heavy timber truss designs and characteristics
Joinery Design
- Mortise and tenon joints
- Principal member joinery examples
- Secondary member joinery examples
- Tension joinery
- Pegged joints vs mechanically aided joinery
- Knee bracing
Putting it All Together
- Foundations for timber framed buildings
- Raising procedures and concerns
- Enclosures and lateral resistance systems
- Open timber frames and pavilions
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs
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 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 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 may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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
Jeffrey R. Hershberger
Founder/Managing Owner of Slick TimberworksMr. Hershberger began his construction and engineering career when he found a job as a timber frame carpenter after returning east broke and jobless from a winter chasing snow in Jackson Hole. This job of convenience led to over a decade of making sawdust, first as joiner than as itinerate timber framer and small business owner. This career path ignited a passion for woodworking and the pursuit of the historic craft. It was initially fostered by climbing around the bank barn of his childhood home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A recession and a baby boy led to the decision to return to school to study civil engineering, broadening his understanding of structural analysis and material science.
Upon graduating Mr. Hershberger headed back to the building industry, first as a subcontracted drafter and engineering intern, then structural engineering project manager. After a handful of years of consulting engineering work for log and timber manufacturers throughout North America the draw to return back to the shop floor became too much to ignore, and lead to the creation of Slick Timberworks in the summer of 2020, an effort to bring a bit more flexibility between structural engineering consulting and timber fabrication. He relies heavily on his practical experience while working with clients to produce structurally efficient and elegant designs, and while remaining focused on the initial priorities of the project. Mr. Hershberger has earned a B.S. degree in Geology from Bates College and a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Dakota.
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: Residential and Small Commercial Timber Frame Design and Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines the design and construction of timber-framed residential and small commercial buildings. The course covers the history of timber framing, dives deep into structural, roof, and joinery designs, and pieces together the information to provide a holistic view of timber frame design and construction.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify codes and standards for timber framing and describe regional effected design concerns and code requirements.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to differentiate common rafter and truss design.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe the technique of mortice and tenon joinery and be able to differentiate types of joinery and their applications.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify wood species that are typically used in timber frame buildings and describe their characteristics.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to describe types of foundations and their design for timber framed structures.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/22/2025
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.