Shrinkage and Vertical Movements in Multi-Story Wood-Frame Structures

National Online Event

In light-frame wood buildings of three or more stories, cumulative shrinkage can be significant and have an impact on the function and performance of finishes, openings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems, and structural connections. However, as more designers look to light-frame construction to improve the cost and sustainability of their mid-rise projects, many have learned that accommodating wood shrinkage is very straightforward. Beginning with an overview of how moisture interacts with wood and why this results in shrinkage, this presentation will focus on providing practical information designers can use on projects—including  procedures for estimating wood shrinkage, best practices for material protection and handling to avoid shrinkage, and detailing options that minimize the effects of shrinkage on building performance.

Speakers:

Laura Cullen, EIT | Regional Director | WoodWorks
Laura is passionate about educating others on the benefits of building with wood. Prior to joining WoodWorks, Laura worked as a structural designer for seven years. Her previous structural design experience focused primarily on mixed-use and multi-family structures, as well as K-12 schools. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Berry College. Laura is based in the Atlanta area, where she is a member of CREW Atlanta, a business network for the commercial real estate market, and a 2018 graduate of Leadership CREW.

Mark Bartlett, PE | Regional Director | WoodWorks
Mark received his BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structures from Lehigh University, and has worked as an engineer in many capacities. He spent 11 years as a practicing structural engineer, eight years as a field engineer with Simpson Strong-Tie and six years in business development for a structural engineering firm. His structural engineering project experience includes residential, retail, hospitality, education, aviation, churches, movie theaters, renovation of existing structures, and post-installed anchorage to concrete. Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Texas and Oklahoma.

Tammy Siliznoff, M.S., P.E. (CA), LEED AP  | Senior Project Manager | RDH Building Science
Tammy is a building enclosure consultant highly experienced in the project management, design, rehabilitation, and investigations of new and existing construction. Her projects have included consulting on new construction of mass timber and modular buildings, as well as condition assessments and rehabilitation of historic buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tammy has also performed investigations and designed repairs on existing building enclosure failures, including cement plaster systems, metal coatings, below-grade waterproofing, roofing, and glazing failures. Her expertise includes material analysis by electron and optical microscopy, material properties testing, ground penetrating radar inspections, water testing, material adhesion testing, and air infiltration testing.

Agenda:

• 1:00-2:30 ET presentation with Q&A (1.5 credits)  
• 2:30-2:50 ET Manufacturer Spotlight (not for credit)  

Attendees can Earn 1.5 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.5 PDH credits or 0.15 ICC credits

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