Full course description
Tall Wood Design for Gravity Loads (this is not a self-paced course)
October 28 – November 8, 2024
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 designs 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.