WoodWorks has scheduled two upcoming webinars on wood.
Possibilities with Wood in Construction
Speaker: Dr. Marjan Popovski, PhD, FPInnovations
November 16, 2011
10 am PST | 11 am MST | 12 noon CST | 1PM EST
This seminar will summarize some significant changes for commercial wood buildings in the ever-evolving International Building Code (IBC). The latest two editions–2009 and 2012–of the IBC have seen changes in the requirements for fire resistance, sprinklers, means of egress, loads, lateral force resisting systems, inspections, and other building safety and serviceability criteria. These changes and their rationale will be explained as they relate to wood design and construction. Revisions and updates to the various design standards referenced in the IBC for wood construction will also be highlighted. Earn 1 AIA/CES (HSW) LU or PDH credit. Register Online
Dr. Marjan Popovski, Ph.D., is a senior scientist and quality manager at FPInnovations’ Building Systems Department. He has over 20 years of research experience related to experimental and analytical investigation of the performance of structural components, assemblies, connections and structural systems under various loading conditions, 14 years of which he specialised in the performance of wood structures. He is the author of over 80 journal papers and other publications in the field of structural and wood engineering, and was a member of the team that developed the APEGBC technical bulletin for mid-rise wood-frame buildings.
Introduction to Post-frame Building Systems
Speaker: Dr. Harvey Manbeck, PE, National Frame Building Association and Penn State University
January 31, 2012
10 am PST | 11 am MST | 12 noon CST | 1PM EST
This session provides an introduction to the post-frame building systems that are increasingly being used in the construction of schools, churches, municipal buildings, and a range of commercial projects across the country. Attendees will learn about the structural features that make post-frame systems uniquely suited for high, open spaces and wide, clear spans and for a wide choice of interior and exterior features and finishes. Two basic design approaches for post-frame systems will be reviewed along with their key performance characteristics—versatility, durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. 1 AIA/CES LU (HSW) or PDH credit.
Dr. Harvey Manbeck, P.E., is professor emeritus at Penn State University, where he taught wood structural engineering and building systems engineering for nearly 30 years. He has published over 340 technical articles, and chaired the standards-writing committee that developed the first nationally-recognized engineering practice on diaphragm design of post-frame buildings. Register Online
