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AEC309 - Seismic Design for Wood Framed Construction...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain and discuss the importance of site classifications, seismic design parameters, and seismic design categories.
Use USGS seismic design mapping software.
Evaluate and explain structural irregularities, design base shear, and the vertical distribution of seismic forces.
Analyze shear wall design, overturning/holdown forces, sill anchorage, and all-thread tie-down system with take-up device advantages.
Summarize and discuss story drift analysis (based on shear wall deflection).
Approximately 3 hours. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Bryan Wert, MS, P.E. on behalf of Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Bryan Wert, MS, P.E.
Title: Branch Engineer, SIMPSON Strong-Tie Company Inc.
Background: Bryan Wert is a Simpson Strong-Tie Branch Engineer in McKinney, TX. Before starting his career with Simpson Strong-Tie early in 2007 he worked as a structural engineer at a large consulting firm in Las Vegas, NV. Bryan's design experience ranges from single-family tract and custom homes, to retail centers, to hotel and condo projects. Bryan graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and from Stanford University with a M.S. in Civil Engineering.
