Intermediate Lateral Analysis of Modern Light-Frame Wood Buildings: Three Courses

These presentations examine how shear walls and diaphragms function together as part of the lateral force-resisting system in light-frame wood construction and how that information can be conveyed in the construction drawings. Learn methods for breaking down complex layouts, evaluating in-plane and out-of-plane loads, and assessing available design approaches, along with common connection and detailing strategies informed by building codes and construction practice. The courses also provide insight into commonly overlooked code provisions related to wood lateral design. 

The three courses, and brief summaries of the topics they cover, are as follows:

Practical Considerations for Lateral Analysis of Modern Light-Frame Wood Buildings   

• Investigate some of the geometric complexities of modern buildings and explore options for laying out gravity and lateral systems. 
• Examine three shear wall analysis options: segmented, perforated, or FTAO. 

Practical Considerations for Shear Wall Connections and Details in Light-Frame Wood Structures 

• Analyze the lateral load path of multi-story shear walls. 
• Understand connection details and learn how to develop a shear wall schedule.

The Fine Print of Wood Design: Commonly Overlooked Code Provisions 

• Review commonly overlooked code provisions related to the gravity and lateral design of wood structures and how they should be applied in practice. 
• Explore podium design provisions and when overstrength factors should be applied. 

Recorded courses are available on The Wood Institute. You must create a free account to take these on-demand courses.