Course info

This course will feature a bolt design example utilizing AWC's 2015 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction. Topics will include connection design philosophy and behavior, an overview of 2015 NDS provisions related to bolt design including Appendix E for local stresses in fastener groups, and a detailed design example. 

By the end of the course, you should be able to do the following:

• Understand application of the six yield limit equations for dowel-type connection design
• Know when to utilize applicable adjustment factors for common bolted connections
• Apply spacing, end, and edge distance requirements for wood-to-wood bolted connections
• Be able to determine local stresses in fastener groups