Mass Timber Structural Systems: Implementing Design through Examples
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This course navigates the design steps for mass timber elements through the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS). The presentation will outline key design checks for mass timber elements—covering panels, beams, and columns—along with criteria for moment, shear, and deflection. Worked examples accompany this presentation, and a new WoodWorks design guide will be available for download prior to this session. A brief overview of multi-span panel conditions, beam/column connections, and fire design will lay a foundation for a comprehensive design strategy.
Register- Location:
- Online
- Date/Time:
- January 15, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
- Credits:
- Submitted for AIA CES approval
Speakers
Scott Breneman, PhD, PE, SE | WoodWorks
Dr. Breneman is a licensed Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer in the State of California, a PE in the State of Washington, and Senior Technical Director – Mass Timber in the Project Resources & Solutions Division of WoodWorks. He received bachelor’s and master’s from the University of Florida and a doctorate from Stanford University. Scott has experience with structural design, seismic rehabilitation, and peer review of projects varying from single-family homes to high-rise hospitals. He is Past-President of the Structural Engineers Association of Central California, an associate member of the seismic subcommittee of ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, and a member of the PRG 320 CLT product standard committee. At WoodWorks, he provides project support and education to individuals designing wood buildings and oversees the development of technical educational content.
Matt Cloninger, PE, SE | WoodWorks
Matt brings nearly two decades of experience as a consulting structural engineer to the WoodWorks team, with extensive experience in Type III multi-family housing, mixed-use, residential, commercial, retail, office, and education projects. His passion for structural design with wood materials has inspired a career focused on light-frame wood, traditional heavy timber, and mass timber projects. Matt is a graduate of Montana State University with a degree in engineering (MS Civil Structures) and psychology (BS). He is a licensed Structural Engineer in California and Washington and a Professional Engineer in Montana and Wyoming.
