Architecture & DesignDesigning with Structural Composite Lumber

Designing with Structural Composite Lumber

1.00 Hr
SKU: RV-10995AW

What is structural composite lumber? Is it reliable enough to build with in your area? The building industry is constantly developing new materials. Some of this innovation has occurred in the design of timber construction materials. Many of the new products have higher load carrying ability and improved serviceability when compared to their sawn lumber equivalents. In addition, these material are often more sustainable. This interactive online course will focus on innovations in Structural Composite Lumber (SCL). As a designer, it is critical to understand these materials in order to safely and cost effectively design with them.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define common Structural Composite Lumber currently in the marketplace.

  • Restate the code requirements for using these new materials.

  • Compare and contrast the uses of these materials as compared to traditional materials.

  • Compare and contrast the capacity of these materials as compared to traditional materials.

  • Discuss the current and future implications of the continuing evolution of new materials in terms of safety, cost and constructability.

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Author | Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C

Jill Nelson is a registered Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Washington with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. With over 20 years of experience, she is an accomplished designer of low and mid-rise building constructed of wood, steel and concrete. Through the years her areas of interest has increased to include both new construction and renovation of existing buildings with a focus on seismic rehabilitation. Ms. Nelson is currently an Associate Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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