Hurricane Resistant Structures

Marvin Liebler, PE

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Hurricane Description
3. Loads
4. Residence Example, non-flood
5. Residence Example, Flood

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will learn:

• Hurricane physical description;
• Mathematical model of hurricane;
• Hurricane properties;
• Wind loads – MWFRS and C&C forces;
• Missile impact;
• Storm surge;
• Flood loads;
• Light wood framing box system;
• Diaphragms and shear walls;
• Nailing requirements;
• Transverse frames;
• End wall frames;
• Floor system;
• Foundation;
• Wind and flood loads on V-zone residence;
• Timber pile support structure; and
• Pile-to-horizontal beams connections.

Intended Audience

Structural engineers
Structural designers
Architects
Code review officers

Benefit to Attendees

The student will gain a working knowledge of the analysis of hurricane resistant structures.

Course Introduction

Hurricane description, loads, and application to non-flood and flood impacted residences.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:

Hurricane Resistant Structures

Please click on the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document for your study. Because of the large file size, we recommend that you first save the file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As ...", and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you still experience any difficulty in downloading or opening this file, you may need to close some applications or reboot your computer to free up some memory.

Course Summary

Through the use of derivations and practical examples, the analysis of light wood framed residences, in both non-flood and flood conditions, is presented.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center 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 architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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