Print this page Engineered Wood Construction Guide
Course Outline
This online course
presents information on engineered wood products and their applications in building
construction. The contents cover floor construction, wall construction, and
roof construction. The course materials are based entirely on the APA publication:
Engineered Wood Construction Guide. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz
at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objectives
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the manufacturing and performance standards;
- Specify engineered wood products;
- Understand the span rating;
- Identify APA panel grade and finish;
- Describe the adequate storage and handling methods;
- Describe the difference between balanced and unbalanced glulam beams;
- Understand the allowable design properties of glulam beams;
- List the common stock size of glulam beams;
- Understand the glulam appearance classification;
- Select APA rated I-joists;
- Determine the residential floor spans for I-joists;
- Recognize the restriction on APA rated panels for special construction;
- Select the plywood based on exposure requirements;
- Describe the applications of APA panels in wall construction;
- Design shear walls using APA rated panels;
- Select APA rated panels for different wall applications;
- Understand the importance of connection in shear wall design;
- Understand the different floor, roof and wall construction;
- Select APA rated panels for different roof applications;
- Design roof diaphragm using APA rated panels;
- Understand the fire-resistant requirements;
- Describe the noise transmission controlling methods;
- Understand the cause of condensation; and
- List the special applications of APA panels.
Course Content
The purpose of
this course is to present information on engineered wood products and their
applications in building construction. You
will be directed to the website of the Engineered Wood Association (APA) to
study the following APA publication:
Engineered Wood Construction Guide (84 pages, PDF file format, 10.5
MB)
Note: you need to register with APA (FREE) if you do not have an account with them.
Please click on the above underlined hypertext to view, save or print the document for your study.
Related Links
For
additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following
websites or web pages:
FEMA 368 - Chapter 12: Wood Structure Design Requirements
FEMA 368 - Chapter 12 Commentary: Wood Structure Design Requirements
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.org or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
