This regional online technical session examines the practical structural engineering requirements for four- to six-story multi-family wood buildings. The presentation focuses on structural design steps, gravity framing, and lateral analysis. Key engineering subjects include mitigating wood shrinkage effects on components, managing stacked bearing wall loads, and analyzing floor vibration. The session also addresses lateral displacement, diaphragm flexibility, and force transfer mechanisms across multi-story frames. In addition, participants evaluate the structural impacts of fire retardant-treated wood in exterior wall assemblies for Type III construction to ensure robust building performance.
Nov 10
Virtual
Mass Timber Moisture Control: Lessons from the Jobsite
This technical webinar presents contractor-tested methods for managing moisture exposure during mass timber construction. Drawing on completed project experiences from XL Construction and Consigli, speakers Chad Hamilton and Matthew Tonello examine how proactive planning and site management preserve structural performance, dimensional stability,…