Residential Structural Design
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Monday, October 25, 2021
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CDT (incl. a 60-min break)
Presented by:
Marcus Woods
Gregory Robinson, P.E.
Agenda
Understanding Structural Loads M. Woods
Types of structural loads
General structural integrity
Classifying buildings and structures
Modifying and expanding existing structures
Residential Design Loads M. Woods
International Residential Code Structural (IRC) structural provisions
Other standards and guidelines
Dead loads
Live loads
Combined loads
Wind loads
Ice and snow loads
Flood loads
Residential Foundation Design M. Woods
Examining site soils and characteristics
Determining bearing capacity
Choosing a foundation type: footings, piles, basements, slabs
Frame Design G. Robinson
Choosing framing materials
Framing floors
Framing walls
Roof framing options
Connection design
Designing for Wind, Snow, Flood and Seismic Loads G. Robinson
Wind resistance design
Managing snow and ice loads
Handling flood and wave loads
Seismic design options
Workshop: Structural Design of a Single-Family Home G. Robinson
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs
Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
Residential Structural Design
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 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). Course
approval is pending. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/ CES.
The International Code Council has approved HalfMoon Education as a Preferred
Provider of continuing education (No. 1232). Approval for this course is pending in the
specialty area of Building.
Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Gregory A. Robinson, P.E.
Consulting EngineerMr. Robinson is a graduate of North Carolina State University from which he received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and his master of Civil Engineering degree. He has over 30 years of experience in the structural engineering field and has been in private practice for over 24 years. Prior to establishing his own practice Mr. Robinson worked for Bechtel Petroleum in San Francisco and for various structural engineering firms in the Raleigh area. Mr. Robinson is a licensed professional engineer in 16 states. He has taught structural analysis classes at the community college level and has conducted numerous seminars over the last 20 years. He also served on a sub-committee for the North Carolina Building Code Council tasked with reviewing the provisions of the North Carolina Residential Code for interior moisture control and water intrusion. Mr. Robinson’s practice includes design, analysis and evaluation of steel, concrete, masonry and timber structures. He has investigated over 1,500 wood frame buildings for damage, and he has developed plans of repair for structures and finishes.
Marcus E. Woods, PE & LEED AP
Principal, Woods Residential Engineering and Inspection, LLCAfter working in engineering and design management with award-winning structural and construction firms for nearly 10 years, Mr. Woods founded his own firm, Woods Residential Engineering & Inspection. Mr. Woods is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, and he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering (with a focus on structures) from Washington University in St. Louis. He has earned “Accredited Professional” status from the U.S. Green Building Council. Mr. Woods is a member of: The Woods Educational Enrichment Foundation, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) (Director of Programs for the Chicago professional chapter), the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
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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 Structural Design
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course on residential structural design covers the types of loads on residential structures, IRC structural provisions and other design standards and guidelines, foundation design, frame design, and designing for weather and seismic loads. Learners will have the opportunity to put it all together in class by creating the structural design for a single-family home.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the types of loads on structures and describe how buildings and structures are classified.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss and reference structural provisions in the International Residential Code and other standards and guidelines.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain how to choose a foundation type, determine bearing capacity of site soils, and select framing materials for floors, walls, roofs and connections.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify factors to consider when designing for wind, snow, flood and seismic loads.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some experience with structural design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: None
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@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.