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| Live
Contact Training |
The American Wood Council
is the industry leader in development of standards for wood design,
and provides online, as well as, live contact training to support
their implementation. Experienced qualified AWC staff can
serve your training needs nation-wide. Seminar attendees receive
special discounts on publication purchases, a comprehensive seminar
materials package, and a CEU certificate upon seminar completion,
if offered.
The syllabus below lists
some of the most popular half-day, one-day, and two-day offerings,
any of which can be custom-tuned to your audience. Each of the
listed offerings builds a collection of AWC's
online eCourses into a cohesive package, delivered live.
In some courses, AWC standards or publications are required for
the seminar which are offered for purchase at 25% off the cover
price.
Full day live courses can be provided to audiences over
50 persons on request, and typically we see attendance levels
much higher than this. For
audiences
less than
50, or seminars
less
than
1/2 day, other considerations apply; or the online
eCourses might be a viable option to bring quality
updating education to small audiences at a distance 24/7 in the
comfort
of their own surroundings. The two-day live courses often offer
the best value for the seminar host
and attendees.
AWC's seminars are ideally
suited as continuing education for building regulators (building
and fire officials) and design professionals (architects, engineers,
building designers). Building professionals and students also
benefit. To arrange a seminar for your state or local chapter,
e-mail your request to AWC_Education@afandpa.org stating
which course outline below you are interested in, the size
of your group, and approximate date. For coming seminar events,
or to see how other organizations work with us, click here.
The American Forest & Paper Association is an accredited
provider of Continuing Education Credits by AIBD,
and IACET,
and is also a registered provider with AIA/CES.
  
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| Half-Day
Courses |
| AWC204
Introduction to the Wood Frame Construction Manual Workshop
- 4hr |
4.0
hrs 0.4 CEU's |
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The
WFCM is a referenced standard in the International Building Code
and the International Residential Code, providing an alternative
for structural design of residential structures in areas of high
wind, snow, or seismic loads. However, the WFCM has applicability
in any geographic region of the US since the 2001 edition encompasses "normal" loads
as well as high loads. Learn about the unique provisions of this
code in that they are engineered, yet prescriptive, containing
extensive tables and diagrams for use by builders and code officials
as well as experienced designers. The workshop works through some
hands-on design examples which use the manual.
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| Introduction
to the Wood Frame Construction Manual |
1.5
hr |
MAT 109 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
2.5 hr |
STD 303 |
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| AWC303
Wood Frame Construction in the IBC: Comparisons to the UBC
- 3hr |
3.0
hrs 0.3 CEU's |
Learn
about International Building Code (IBC) topics as allowable area
and height for wood frame structures, unlimited area buildings,
the use of wood in noncombustible construction types, the use of
fire retardant treated wood, the various methods for establishing
fire resistance ratings of assemblies and heavy timber members,
and flame spread classifications for wood products. The learner
will compare significant differences between the IBC and the 1997
Uniform Building Code, especially for allowable heights and areas.
The learner will be able to apply code provisions relevant to the
listed topics.
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| Building
Codes and Wood Design |
1.5
hr |
BCD
101 |
| The
International Residential Code: a comparison with the
One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code |
1.5
hr |
BCD
103 |
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| AWC403
Wood Frame Construction and the International Residential
Code- 3hr |
3.0
hrs 0.3 CEU's |
This
seminar is based on the 2000 IBC, and significant provisions of
the 2003 edition of the IBC. Learn about details on the application
of code requirements for allowable area and height, wood in noncombustible
construction types, and establishing fire resistance ratings. Gain
an introduction to the IBC-referenced design standard for wood
construction: the 2001 NDS, and an overview of the contents of
IBC Chapter 23 Wood. The learner will gain familiarity with the
IBC, and IBC Chapter 23, and be ready to apply provisions in design
as a result of this seminar.
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| The
International Residential Code: a comparison with the One-
and Two-Family Dwelling Code |
1.5
hr |
BCD
103 |
| Wood
Structural Design in the International Building Code 2000 |
1.5 hr |
BCD 104 |
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| One-Day
Courses |
| AWC106
Wood Design Seminar - 6 hr |
6.0
hrs 0.6 CEU's |
Learn
about new developments including new provisions for the 2001 and
2005 NDS® for Wood Construction, and Wood Frame Construction
Manual 2001 National Edition and how to apply them. Additional
topics including building code and fire issues, software, engineered
wood products, connections, and other subjects can be included
to round out a full 6-hour day of training.
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| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.0
hr |
STD
103 |
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
1.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.0
hr |
MAT
210 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Connection
Design |
1.0
hr |
DES
110 |
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| AWC107
Wood Design Seminar - 7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's |
Learn
about new developments including new provisions for the 2001 and
2005 NDS® for Wood Construction, and the Wood Frame Construction
Manual 2001 National Edition and how to apply them. Additional
topics including building code and fire issues, software, engineered
wood products, connections, and other subjects can be included
to round out a full 7-hour day of training.
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| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.25
hr |
STD
103 |
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
1.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.25
hr |
MAT
210 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Connection
Design |
1.5
hr |
DES
110 |
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| AWC207
Design of Wood Frame Buildings Workshop- 7 hr |
7.0
hrs 0.7 CEU's |
Select from one
of three Options. Learn about new developments including new provisions
for the 2001 NDS® for
Wood Construction, or the 2005 NDS®, and the high wind, snow,
and seismic provisions within the Wood Frame Construction Manual
2001 National Edition.
Learn about: WFCM layout and provisions, understand wood building
behavior
under gravity and lateral load. Apply your knowledge through
the detailed structural design of a 2-story house subjected to
gravity (dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind and seismic) loads,
including the design of all components, diaphragms, shearwalls,
and connections. A comprehensive workbook with very useful blank
worksheets, checklists, and related journal papers comes with the
course.
Required Texts: 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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AWC207 is offered in three versions:
Option A - 2001 NDS + 2001 WFCM Workshop (normal course)
| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.5
hr |
STD
103 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
1.5 hr |
STD 302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
4.0 hr |
STD 303 |
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Option
B - 2005 NDS + 2001 WFCM Workshop (includes 2005 NDS updater)
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
1.5
hr |
STD
104 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
4.0 hr |
STD 303 |
Option
C - Lateral Bracing + 2001 WFCM Workshop (includes lateral load
response and IRC prescriptive bracing topics)
| Lateral
Load Resisting Systems for Wood Structures |
1.5
hr |
DES104 |
| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
0.75 hr |
STD103 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
0.75
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
4.0 hr |
STD 303 |
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| AWC208
Design of Wood Frame Buildings Workshop- 8 hr |
8.0
hrs 0.8 CEU's |
Learn
about new developments including new provisions for the 2001 and
2005 NDS® for Wood Construction, and the high wind, snow, and
seismic provisions within the Wood Frame Construction Manual 2001
National Edition. Learn about: WFCM layout and provisions, understand
wood building behavior under gravity and lateral load. Apply your
knowledge through the detailed structural design of a 2-story house
subjected to gravity (dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind and
seismic) loads, including the design of all components, diaphragms,
shearwalls, and connections. A comprehensive workbook with very
useful blank worksheets, checklists, and related journal papers
comes with the course.
Required Texts: 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.25 hr |
STD 103 |
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
1.25 hr |
STD 104 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
4.0 hr |
STD 303 |
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| AWC406
Wood Frame Construction and the International Codes |
6
hrs 0.6 CEU's |
Learn about
new developments for designing wood buildings under the provisions
of the International Building Codes. This seminar is can be adapted
for a half-day format, and is easily combined wih other topics
to cover additional useful information and code reference material,
such as the NDS. Here is a popular collection of topics offered
in this seminar collection. Selected topics can be varied.
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| Building
Codes and Wood Design |
1.0
hr |
BCD
101 |
| Building
Codes Update |
1.0
hr |
BCD
102 |
| The
International Residential Code: a comparison with the One-
and Two-Family Dwelling Code |
1.5
hr |
BCD
103 |
| Wood
Structural Design in the International Building Code 2000 |
1.5
hr |
BCD
104 |
| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.0
hr |
STD
103 |
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| AWC607
Wood in Construction- 7hr |
7
hrs 0.7 CEU's |
This
seminar is a general overview of wood frame provisions in the International
Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC),
and includes recommendations for inspection of wood I-joists and
trusses. Learn about conventional construction: characteristics
of wood and the effects of moisture; grading and grade marks; protection
against decay and termites; IRC requirements for fireblocking,
floor, wall, and roof framing, span tables, wall bracing; and general
recommendations for the inspection of wood I-joists and metal plate
connected trusses. In addition, general requirements of the IBC
will be covered for: allowable height and area, wood in noncombustible
buildings, fire resistance ratings, flamespread, and fundamental
structural considerations. Get introduced to the concept of design
values and adjustment factors in the NDS and the requirements of
IBC Chapter 23, including lateral force resisting systems. The
learner will be able to apply this knowledge on the conclusion
of this seminar.
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| The
Basics of Wood Frame Construction |
7.0
hr |
MAT
100 |
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includes all of: |
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| What
is Conventional Construction? |
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MAT
101 |
| Characteristics
of Wood |
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MAT
102 |
| Grade
Marks |
|
MAT
103 |
| Protection
Against Termintes and Decay |
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MAT
104 |
| Conventional
Floor Framing |
|
MAT
105 |
| Conventional
Wall Framing |
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MAT
106 |
| Lateral
Load Bracing |
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MAT
107 |
| Roof
/ Ceiling Framing |
|
MAT
108 |
| Introduction
to the Wood Frame Construction Manual |
|
MAT
109 |
| Fireblocking
and Draftstopping |
|
MAT
110 |
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| Two-Day
Courses
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| AWC214 Two-Day
Wood Design Workshop - 14hr |
14.0
hrs 1.4 CEU's |
On
the first day, learn about new developments including new provisions
for the 2001 and 2005 NDS® for Wood Construction, and additional
topics including building code and fire issues, software, engineered
wood products, connections, lateral bracing, and other subjects.
On the second day, learn about the high wind, snow, and seismic
provisions within the Wood Frame Construction Manual 2001 National
Edition: WFCM layout and provisions, and understand wood building
behavior under gravity and lateral load. Then, apply your knowledge
through the detailed structural design using the WFCM of a 2-story
house subjected to gravity (dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind
and seismic) loads, including the design of all components, diaphragms,
shearwalls, and connections. Then check the design using WoodWorks
Design Office software. A comprehensive workbook with very useful
blank worksheets, checklists, and related journal papers comes
with the course.
Required Texts (Day 2): 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| Day
1 |
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| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.0 hr |
STD 103 |
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
1.5 hr |
STD 104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.5
hr |
MAT
210 |
| Connection
Design |
1.5
hr |
DES
110 |
| Lateral
Load Resisting Systems for Wood Structures |
1.5 hr |
DES 130 |
| Day
2 |
|
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| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
1.5
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
4.0 hr |
STD 303 |
| WoodWorks
Design Office Software Demo |
1.5
hr |
DES
101 |
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| AWC215
Two-Day Wood Design Workshop - 15hr |
15.0
hrs 1.5 CEU's |
This two-day
course combines the Wood Design Seminar and the WFCM Workshop for
a complete wood design updating experience. This course is suited
for those who need a complete background and updating to the world
of wood design including a hands-on design experience. The first
day provides background material, while the second day features
the high wind, snow, and seismic provisions within the Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition. The Manual
layout and provisions are presented, along with a discussion of
wood building behavior under gravity and lateral load. The course
steps through the detailed structural design of a 2-story house
subjected to gravity (dead, live, and snow) and lateral (wind and
seismic) loads, including the design of all components, diaphragms,
shearwalls, and connections. A comprehensive
workbook with very useful blank worksheets, checklists,
and related journal papers comes with the course. This course
is not currently online. Selected
topics can be varied.
Required Texts (Day 2): 2001 WFCM + Commentary; WFCM Workbook
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| Day
1 |
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| Wood
Structural Design in the International Building Code 2000 |
1.0 hr |
BCD 104 |
| Building
Codes and Wood Design |
1.5 hr |
BCD 101 |
| Designing
with the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood
Construction (NDS 2001) |
1.25 hr |
STD 103 |
| ASD
and LRFD with the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction (NDS 2005) |
1.25 hr |
STD 104 |
| Engineered
Wood Products |
1.25
hr |
MAT
210 |
| Connection
Design |
1.25
hr |
DES
110 |
| Day
2 |
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| Lateral
Load Resisting Systems for Wood Structures |
1.5
hr |
DES
130 |
| Wood
Frame Construction Manual 2001 National Edition |
2.0
hr |
STD
302 |
| Design
of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic
Loadings using WFCM 2001 |
4.0
hr |
STD
303 |
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