Tall Wood Design for Gravity Loads (this is not a self-paced course)

October 16 - 27, 2023

Tall wood buildings rely on wood-based load bearing systems to carry gravity loads. This course will introduce the design of gravity load systems including frame structures (beams and columns), wall structures (load bearing walls) as well as floor system design. In particular, large-span floor design using wood only, wood-steel or wood-concrete composite will be covered. Critical design criteria in terms of strength, stiffness, vibration and constructability will also be introduced.