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When properly designed, wood frame structures will resist damage by moisture and living organisms. Recommendations for control of moisture and protection against decay and insect infestations are contained in AWC's Design of Wood Frame Structures for Permanence, WCD No. 6. Protection of wood ...

The 2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code and 2015 International Residential Code. For WFCM load calculations, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-10) is used. The 2015 WFCM includes design information for wind...

The International Code Council’s (ICC) International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 17, titled Structural Tests and Special Inspections, will be covered in this program.  This presentation provides background on special inspections for wood construction, in addition to discussion on related topics ...

Occupant health and well-being is more important than ever, especially given the fact that Americans, on average, are spending approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. As a result, building professionals are rethinking how we design, use and occupy buildings. COVID-19 is also changing the ...

Demand for multi-family housing continues to play an important role in the overall U.S. construction market. While dominant in single family residential construction, the cost-effective, code-compliant and sustainable attributes of wood construction apply to mid-rise multi-family projects, too. ...

Buildings consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Due to these impacts, building for environmental sustainability is critical. This carbon footprint course explains the ...

This presentation will examine the use of CLT in residential typologies - with a focus on projects that utilize space and geometry in a unique way.  The presentation will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of using CLT and the opportunities where CLT was specified in various case studies....

Wood is a proven choice for seismic-resistive construction. Earthquakes cannot be prevented but sound design and construction based on research and compliance with building code requirements can reduce their effects. The relative good performance of wood buildings is often attributed to the ...

Whether designing for light frame or mass timber structural systems, project teams that design with wood can benefit from the material’s versatility, sustainable supply chain, and the benefits to occupants. Designing with wood can also meet thermal, acoustic, seismic and fire performance goals. ...