100194 - Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction

Overview

The audience for this course is design engineers and architects, residential designers, wood truss designers and component manufacturers, engineered wood product (EWP) designers, connector and fastener suppliers, general contractors, building code officials, plan reviewers and inspectors.

Location: 
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
901 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-8000

Fee Information

Location Information

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is located at 901 Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Inn is the only hotel located on the Virginia Tech campus and offers convenient surroundings and state-of-the-art technology. The campus complex is within easy walking distance of downtown Blacksburg.

A block of lodging rooms for April 27, 2026 and April 28, 2026 is being held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 540-231-8000, and mention that you are with the Structural Design of Wood Structures Group (Need hot link here). A special group rate of $161 plus taxes has been arranged. Please make your reservations early as lodging space is limited.

Agenda/Schedule

Wednesday, April 28, 2026
8:00–9:15 a.m. Strengthening Ethical Knowledge and Professional Practices
9:15–9:30 a.m. Break
9:30–10:45 a.m. ASCE 7-22 Flood Load Design Procedures
10:45–12:00 p.m. Flood Mitigation Techniques and Procedures
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch at The Inn at Virginia Tech
1:00–2:15 p.m. Dynamic Loading of Wood Floor Members
2:15–2:30 p.m. Break
2:30–3:45 p.m. Wood Truss Repair
3:45–5:00 p.m. Importance of Considering Wood Shrinkage

Thursday, April 29, 2026
8:00–9:15 a.m. 2024 NDS Supplement Updates, Design Values, Adjustments and Lumber Specifications
9:15–9:30 a.m. Break
9:30–10:45 a.m. ASCE 7-22 Rain Load Design Procedures
10:45–12:00 p.m. Wind Mitigation Techniques and Procedures
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch at The Inn at Virginia Tech
1:00–2:15 p.m. Fastener Spacing and Patterns
2:15–2:30 p.m. Break
2:30–3:45 p.m. NDS Multiple-bolt Connection Design
3:45–4:55 p.m. Commercial Post-Frame Buildings and Engineering
4:55–5:00 p.m. Course Evaluation

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