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We offer in-depth training in wood framing design. Our objective is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to design the structural elements in wood framed construction.
The Program
"We take a deep dive into the code, unravel its complexities, and emerge with a fully designed two-story home—armed with the knowledge to design structures and build a great reputation."
This program focuses on the structural design of wood framed residential structures. This course is based on the conventional construction provisions in the International Residential Code (2021 IRC). The course is divided into 4 modules that are approved by the ICC to provide continuing education units (CEUs) under the preferred provider program. You can access the course by enrolling in the bundle offer (button below) or enrolling in each module individually.
IMPORTANT: Nearly all states in the United States have statutes permitting everyone to design 1 or 2 family residential building using the conventional construction provisions in the International Residential Code (or the State amended version of the IRC). You are NOT required to be a licensed engineer or licensed architect except under very extreme cases such as regions with ultimate wind speeds over 140 miles per hour.
You can access the course by enrolling in the bundle offer (button below) or enrolling in each module individually
The Features
First: A comprehensive code exposition using state of the art graphics.
Second: Code application examples.
Third: Quizzes to enhance comprehension.
Finally: The structural design project where we take you through the structural design process of a 2story house from design to the drawings.
The Outcome
First: Develop the ability to design a code-compliant residential structure from the foundation to the roof.
Second: Master wood framing with in-depth expertise and practical skills to advance your career.
Third: Gain the ability to interpret and apply building codes accurately, ensuring compliance and sound structural design.
The Residential Design Series
Price: $59 (On demand -At your pace)
Summary: This course offers comprehensive training on the design of conventionally framed wood roofs for residential structures and is based on the 2021 International Residential code (IRC).
Highlights: Roof loading criteria, The design of rafters, ceiling joists, roof sheathing and all pertinent connections. Integrating engineered trusses in conventional framing. Roof framing design project.
4 Hours 11 Minutes [ 0.4 CEUs ]
The Residential Design Series
Price: $59.00 (On demand - At your pace)
Summary: This course offers comprehensive training on the design of residential wood framed walls and concrete foundation and is based on the 2021 International Residential code (IRC).
Highlights: Wall loading and types of walls. The design of wall elements including wall studs, headers, jack studs, king studs and wall sheathing. Wind uplift design. The design of wall foundations and foundation walls. The Wall and Foundation design project (Including wind uplift design) and development of construction drawings.
6 Hours 20 Minutes [ 0.63 CEUs ]
The Residential Design Series
Price: $59.00 (On demand - At your pace)
Summary: This course provides comprehensive training on conventional floor and deck construction according to the 2021 International Residential Code.
Highlights: The floor loading criteria. Sizing of floor joists. Notching, bridging and lateral support requirements. The design of floor sheathing, deck joists, decking, deck beams, deck posts, deck ties, guard rails and foundations. The Floor and Deck framing design project and the development of construction drawings.
6 Hours 18 Minutes [ 0.63 CEUs ]
The Residential Design Series
Price: $59.00 (On demand - At your pace)
Summary: This course provides comprehensive training on wood framed wall bracing design according to the 2021 International Residential Code.
Highlights: The fundamentals of conventional construction and the role of wall bracing. The determination of the wind and seismic design criteria. The properties and placement of braced wall lines on a floor plan. The design and construction of Wall bracing methods including Method WSP, ABW, GB, BV-WSP, PCP, PFH, PFG, CS-WSP, CS-PF and CS-G.
5 Hours [ 0.5 CEUs ]
The Residential Design Series
Price: $59.00 (On demand - At your pace)
Summary: This course provides comprehensive training on wood framed wall bracing design according to the 2021 International Residential Code.
Highlights: The determination of the amounts of bracing required along braced wall lines. The determination and application of Wind and Seismic Adjustment factors. Factors affecting wall bracing including location, spacing, distribution of bracing, Interior finish, blocking etc. Mixing bracing methods. Load path and Braced wall foundations. Irregular structures. The Final comprehensive wall bracing design project and development of construction drawings.
7 Hours [ 0.7 CEUs ]
Reflections from engineers and designers who completed one or more modules
The class is VERY in depth. If you REALLY want to know what you are doing, don't just watch the videos. DO THE WORK. I rebuilt all the blueprints with construction details, followed load paths and created a chart (from the uplift) on how to do it. I am FAR more knowledgeable than i was before getting into the series.
Throughout most of the course there is a careful attention to detail and a logical sequence within the lessons for a thorough design process. I particularly liked the sample plan sheets. Despite a few minor glitches in the video presentation itself (of which I've reported), it is well laid-out, well presented and is very helpful accompanied with the narrations. I will gladly recommend this course to architects, engineers and designers who desire a good start on residential structural design.
The course was very informative, and it was very helpful that the course references the proper code sections, Charts and Tables and explains why they are using them and how to use them. I also like that you are involved in performing plan reviews using the sections which gives you a hands-on approach. Looking forward to part 2 of Module 4
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