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Description

This course is designed for individuals who never had the opportunity to study design of structures in a university-level course, but are involved in the design, construction, and inspection of wood buildings. The primary focus and objective of this course is a knowledge of wood design basics and understanding of the many factors routinely used and required by the 2018 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction. Participants will earn 15-hours of continuing education units (1.5 CEUs) and a certificate at the completion of the course.

Notes

The registration fee includes the course notebook, lunch on both days, refreshment breaks, and the following publications:
  • 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction with Commentary 
  • 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction
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Section Title
Design of Wood Structures - an Introductory Course
Section Schedule
Apr 26, 2023 to Apr 27, 2023
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
7:00AM to 5:25PM
Dates
Apr 26, 2023
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 27, 2023
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Virginia Tech - Blacksburg (Main Campus)
Fee(s)
Participant Registration Fee (After March 1, $695.00
CEUs
1.5 CEUs
Section Notes

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

Lodging: A block of lodging rooms is being held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center until March 26, 2023. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 540-231-8000, and mention that you are with the Design in Wood Structures group.

Program Schedule:

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
7:00am-8:00am: Onsite check-in, pick up materials           
8:00am-2:40pm: Course instruction and lunch included
2:50pm-5:25pm: Structural Testing Demonstration and Tour at the Virginia Tech Brooks Forest Products Center

Thursday,  April 27, 2023
8:00am-5:00pm: Course instruction, lunch included

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $75 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. 

In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

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