A minority of university engineering programs teaches structural wood design on a regular basis, yet wood is one of the most common building materials in the United States. This seminar...
Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a cementitious material that has minimum 18 ksi compressive strength and significantly more tensile strength (more than 1 ksi) tensile strength, as compared to conventional...
Efficient concrete building design requires an in-depth understanding of how different elements of the structure interact to create an efficient system that is constructible. System behavior is seldom taught and...
Participants will apply the critical concepts of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review,...
The webinar will focus on the design of post-tensioned structural slabs that support multi levels of conventional wood or metal stud framed buildings. Modeling the weight of the wood/metal building...
Communities use zoning to guide growth and development in harmony with current and future land use and to protect health, safety, appearance, and prosperity. This course is designed to introduce...
The first day will focus on the essential code provisions that pertain to the residential construction and reference the 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC®), 2018 International Plumbing Code® (IPC®), the...
The presentation will cover the basics for determining minimum fire resistances for buildings using the 2018 International Building Code. Course material presented includes determining what minimum fire resistances are required...
The ICC Building Membership Council Governing Committee will meet on this day and time. Note that this is an in-person meeting at the ICC Committee Action Hearings (CAH). Click this...
This seminar provides basic code knowledge for proper application of the 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, IWUIC. Instruction focuses on basic code concepts with a focus on mitigating fire risks...
In light-framed construction, diagonal X-braced walls can provide excellent lateral resistance in both high-wind and high seismic conditions. This presentation will discuss the mechanics of x-braced systems, why they are...
This seminar will introduce the application of the IFC administrative requirements, occupancy classification, general precautions against fire, emergency planning and preparedness, fire service features, interior finish, decorative materials and furnishings,...