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March 2022 #14272 Page #90
Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction Course
By Frank Woeste fter a three-year absence, Virginia Tech is offering its popular two-day course on topics related to wood construction. On May 17–18 in Blacksburg, VA, the Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction course will address wood truss design, in-service performance, and installation concerns. The course content is intended for engineers involved in the design of wood construction projects, residential designers, metal-plate-connected (MPC) wood truss designers, engineered wood product (EWP) designers, general contractors, and building code officials, plan reviewers, and inspectors.
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Overview of Course Content The selection of the 12 topics has been guided by good practice design including consideration for how structural design and applicable codes, material properties, and well-defined professional specifications can impact in-service outcomes. Six of the 12 topics are related to wood trusses. Participants will earn 15 hours of continuing education credit and a certificate at the completion of the course. The topics and instructors are as follows. Impact of Wood Quality on Physical and Design Properties of Lumber Joseph Loferski, Professor, Virginia Tech Discussion includes: wood density, density variation, juvenile wood/mature wood distribution, proportion of heartwood/sapwood, fiber length, fibril angle, compression wood, knots, and grain. Design Values for “Multi-Species and Country Grademarked” Lumber Frank Woeste, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech Discussion includes: interpretation of grade stamps, methods to calculate fastener and connector values, and ways to specify design values for wood trusses, wall framing, shear walls, and other applications.
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