This course offers a focused exploration of wood design according to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), based on the Code Conforming Wood Design (CCWD) publication. Ideal for architects, engineers, and construction professionals, it covers key aspects of wood construction for commercial and multi-family residential projects. Participants will learn to determine maximum building sizes for eight common use groups, establish fire resistance for wood assemblies and mass timber, and apply special provisions for podium buildings. The course also addresses criteria for wood finishes, appendages, and features, provides an overview of structural provisions in Chapter 23, and outlines essential construction precautions.
By the end of the course, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify maximum building size and use parameters for wood as the primary structural elements. Identify the sources of structural provisions when using wood as the structural frame.
- Identify methods specified by the code for establishing fire resistance of wood assemblies and elements and fire precautions during construction.
- Identify special provisions for design of wood structures that involve compartmentalization and sprinkler systems.
- Apply code provisions for the non-structural use of wood in buildings, such as for finishes and appendages.