The Fine Print of Wood Design

Commonly Overlooked Code Provisions

Structural engineers with light-frame wood design experience are likely familiar with the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction, Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS), and the design provisions of ASCE 7. Despite this familiarity, some of the footnotes and lesser-used code provisions are often overlooked. This webinar will focus on commonly missed items—some of which can provide a more efficient design, and others which are critical to ensuring adequate structural performance. We will cover tips on how and when these provisions apply and show design examples to demonstrate their impact on the design.

Location:: Online
Date/Time:: September 11, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Credits:: Attendees can Earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit

Speakers

Ashley Cagle, PE, SE, Technical Director | WoodWorks

Ashley is a licensed professional and structural engineer in California, having worked as a structural consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area and Spokane, Washington, with an expertise in light wood-frame construction. In addition to providing technical support on light wood-frame and mass timber projects around the country, she leads WoodWorks’ efforts to educate architects and engineers on using life cycle assessment as a tool to measure the embodied carbon impact of wood products and buildings. Throughout her career, Ashley has been involved in various professional and code-development committees. She received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Master of Science from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Taylor Landry, PE, MLSE, Technical Director | WoodWorks

Taylor is a licensed professional engineer with a broad range of structural engineering experience. Having worked in a traditional consulting role focusing on low and mid-rise structures and with an engineered wood products supplier working on complex custom homes, he developed a specialty in light wood-frame and mass timber construction. Taylor received a Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Engineering from The University of Connecticut.

Bonus content

Attendees are invited to stay for the end of the non-accredited portion of the webinar featuring WoodWorks Partner USG for a manufacturer Q&A. Learn more about their products and services and how they can be a resource on your next project.