Live Webinar – Rules of Thumb: An Approach to Structural Design for Buildings

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Rules of Thumb: An Approach to Structural Design for Buildings

Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | 1 HSW credit

AIA Members/AIAT Annual Sponsors: $0 | Non-members: $20

ONLINE MEETING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Online link to meeting will be emailed to registrants

PROGRAM:

Rules of Thumb is a general overview of basic engineering principles and concepts as they relate to the design of building structures. This program will explore many different structural systems and general rules of thumb to help aid in the preliminary design and layout of structures. Some of the structural systems covered in this presentation include structural steel, concrete, masonry and wood framing. The presentation will also address stresses on buildings due to vertical and horizontal loads, as well as special stresses that should be considered in building design. General rules of thumb are included throughout the presentation to help further assist designers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Participants will apply basic engineering principles and concepts and have the ability to implement them during the initial design phases of architectural projects
• Participants will explore multiple structural framing systems and identify which systems may be used in the most economical ways to resist vertical loads imparted on building structures
• Participants will examine lateral load resisting elements and guidelines on potential placement within structures for optimal building stability and space utilization
• Participants will identify special stresses that may be introduced in buildings, such as thermal stress and bending stresses, and discover ways to incorporate them into the architectural design of the structure

PRESENTED BY

Christopher G. Herndon, PE, CWI

Mr. Herndon is currently a Senior Project Manager with Draper Aden Associates in their Cary, NC office. He has experience in analysis and design of structural systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings while utilizing skills in cutting edge technology. His work has involved alteration and additions to existing buildings, as well as new construction. Specific experience includes design of structural steel systems utilizing ASD and LRFD methods, reinforced concrete, structural wood, cold-formed metal systems, and shallow and deep foundations. He also has experience in building investigation, evaluation, and special inspections. Mr. Herndon is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states and is also a Certified Welding Inspector.