RedVector RV-10993AW

2015 National Design Specification for Wood Construction

2015 National Design Specification for Wood Construction

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10993AW

SME: Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C

USD$29.95 InStock 2029-01-01
add to cart Get More With a Subscription! Request a Demo For Your Company

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
In order to maintain the safety and welfare of the population in the United Stated, the structural design requirements as defined in the building codes are consistently updated. Traditionally this occurs in 3 year cycles. In 2015 the American Wood Council updated the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS). As part of the update there were significant changes to the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). The last significant change to the SDPWS occurred in 2008.
 
This interactive online course will highlight the significant changes in the NDS including the addition of Cross Laminated Timber. Key criteria will be discussed and numerical examples will be provided illustrating the design changes.
 
Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Explain the development of the NDS
  • Define the organization of the document and its relationship to industry
  • List the changes in the document and the significance of those changes
  • State the significance of Chapter 10 Cross-Laminated Timber
  • Compare and contrast key criteria of timber design in view of the 2015 NDS changes
  • Discuss the implications of revised design requirements in terms of safety, cost and constructability
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C
Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C Photo
Jill Nelson is a registered Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Washington with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. With over 20 years of experience, she is an accomplished designer of low and mid-rise building constructed of wood, steel and concrete. Through the years her areas of interest has increased to include both new construction and renovation of existing buildings with a focus on seismic rehabilitation. Ms. Nelson is currently an Associate Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
State Licenses
Nebraska
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
New Jersey
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
New York
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.