Agenda

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CDT (including a 60-min. break)

 

Presented by
Vincent F. Fratinardo P.E. S.E. RRC

Agenda
Wood Frame Codes, Guidelines and Specifications
Short history of the development of conventional wood framing
Benefits and drawbacks of conventional wood framing
Wood species, grades and sizes
Specialty products: structural wood panels and engineered wood products
American Wood Council’s National Design Specification for Wood Construction
Wood framing provisions of the International Building Code and other state and local building codes
ASCE load specifications

Wood Frame Design and Construction Techniques
Project conception and material choices
Design tools and techniques
Anchoring Floor framing
Wall systems Columns, beams, posts and trusses
Connections
Roof framing choices: conventional and trusses
Fire resistance and safety considerations

 

 Webinar Instructions
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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
6.5 AIA LU|HSW

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.

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 LU|HSWs (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).

Speakers

Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E. S.E. RRC

Civil/Structural Engineer and Roof Consultant

Mr. 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.

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: Wood Frame Design for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course begins with a review of the codes, guidelines and specifications related to wood framing and uses that information as the foundation for analyzing and understanding proper wood frame design and construction techniques.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the history, development, benefits and drawbacks of conventional wood framing, as well as wood species, grades and sizes.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference the American Wood Council’s National Design Specification for Wood Construction, wood framing provisions of the International Building Code and other state and local codes, and ASCE load specifications.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to engage in project conception and material choices, and select the proper design tools and techniques.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to review proper anchoring, floor framing, wall systems, connections, columns, beams, posts, trusses, roof framing (conventional and trusses), fire resistance and safety considerations.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with structural design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 

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.