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INSTRUCTOR:
William L. Coulbourne, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE
Purpose and Background
This webinar presents critical aspects of wind load provisions outlined in ASCE 7-22, particularly highlighting changes from ASCE 7-16. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of wind design procedures for main wind force-resisting systems and components and cladding. The session explores directional and envelope methods, emphasizing their applications based on building height and structure type. Key topics include exposure categories, windborne debris regions, pressure coefficients, and aerodynamic effects on buildings. Attendees will also learn about updated zoning and design considerations for various structural elements, including parapets, rooftop equipment, and solar panels. This webinar is essential for engineers, architects, and design professionals looking to enhance their expertise in wind load analysis and compliance with ASCE 7-22.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the key changes in wind load provisions between ASCE 7-16 and ASCE 7-22 and their impact on structural design.
- Explain the differences between the directional and envelope design methods for wind force-resisting systems and their appropriate applications.
- List the critical factors that influence wind pressures on buildings, including exposure categories, topography, and aerodynamic effects.
- Identify the appropriate external pressure coefficients and zoning requirements for various building components such as roofs, walls, and parapets.
- Discuss the implications of windborne debris regions and serviceability considerations in wind design, including drift limits and motion perception in tall buildings.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
Civil engineers and design engineers, consulting engineers and project managers, specification writers, construction and mechanical contractors, plant superintendents and operators, and approval agency plan reviewers.
Outline
- Background and basics
- Atmospheric effects
- Aerodynamic effects
- Basic wind equation
- Building classification
- ASCE 7-22 definitions
- Wind speed maps
- Directional procedure
- Envelope procedure
- MWFRS and components and cladding
- Wind load cases
- Example - low-rise building
- Directional method
- Envelope method
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth .2 CEUs /2 PDHs To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course purchase.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]