FYI: American Wood Council Wood Deck Construction Guide

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    NEW DCA6 Webinar - NEW Material!! Based on 2012 IRC provisions!

    AWC Web-based Calculators & Other Resources Webinar

NEW Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide
(DCA 6 – 2012 IRC Version) Webinar
Date:May 22, 2014
Time:   
2:00PM-4:00PM Eastern
1:00PM-3:00PM Central
12:00PM-2:00PM Mountain
11:00AM-1:00PM Pacific

DCA6 has recently been updated to include guidance on provisions in the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) pertaining to single level residential wood deck construction. Provisions contained in this document that are not included in the IRC are considered good practice recommendations. The presentation will provide an overview of the significant changes to the DCA6 and include several examples showing application of the guide.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

    Become familiar with the NEW Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (DCA6) and the significant changes that have been made.
    Identify minimum material requirements for deck construction including wood members and fasteners.
    Identify minimum construction detailing requirements.
    Understand design requirements and available resources for both prescriptive and engineered deck designs.

Complimentary Registration
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5146664752581873921

      Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion which will serve as proof of 2.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH). In compliance with ICC, 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be available upon completion.

AWC Web-based Calculators and Other Resources Webinar
Date:
Time:



Speaker:
      June 24, 2014
2:00PM-3:00PM Eastern
1:00PM-2:00PM Central
12:00PM-1:00PM Mountain
11:00AM-12:00PM Pacific
TBD

American Wood Council's website is a treasure trove of resources for architects, engineers, code officials, buildings, etc. to aid in the design and plan review of wood projects; most of which are available for free.  This presentation will look at just a few of the free resources that are available and examples of how to use the following tools will be provided:

    Online Span Calculator
    Online Connections Calculator
    Wood Structural Design Data

Upon Completion of this course, participants will:

1. Be familiar with the AWC website.
2. Be knowledgeable with the online Span Calculator and Connection Calculator and how to use them.
3. Be familiar with Wood Structural Design Data.
4. Be familiar with additional resources that are available.

Complimentary Registration
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6919340278264496129

      
NOTE:  This presentation is not registered for ICC CEUs, however, a certificate of completion will be awarded.

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