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Course Topics and Schedule

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

 

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Engineering Ethics

9:15 am - 9:30 am

Break

9:30 am - 10:45 am

ASCE 7-22 Snow Load Design Procedures

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

ASCE 7-22 Wind Load Design Procedures

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch at The Inn at Virginia Tech

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Deck Inspection--Focusing on Life Safety Issues

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Deflection Considerations in Residential Wood-Framed Floor Design

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Permanent Truss Bracing and Responsibilities

 

Thursday, April 17, 2025

 

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Shear Wall Design Methods

9:15 am - 9:30 am

Break

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Shear Wall Design Methods (Continued)

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Connector Plate Allowable and Truss Inspection

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch at The Inn at Virginia Tech

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Miscellaneous Truss Loading Conditions and Installation Conditions

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Trimmable Floor Trusses – Benefits, Applications, Typical Spans and Loading

3:45 pm - 4:55 pm

Design and Installation of Multiple-Ply and EWP Beams and Columns

4:55 pm - 5:00 pm

Course Evaluation