Engineered Wood Construction Guide - a PDH Online Course for Engineers & Architects

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This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

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An AIA/CES Registered Continuing Education Provider (#J681)

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 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.