Introductions to Connection Concepts, 2:00 pm
- General introduction to mass timber products and connections with examples of concepts used in detailing connections - General design concepts based on the European Yield Model (EYM)
- General introduction to mass timber products and connections with examples of concepts used in detailing connections - General design concepts based on the European Yield Model (EYM)
- Design concepts for generic connections found in the Canadian timber design standard (e.g. nails, bolts, lag-screws) - Design approach for connections in CLT (Jx factor)
- Design concepts for proprietary connections (e.g. Self-tapping screws) - Introduction to timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors
Day 2 – Sep 29 - Fire Safe Design of Modern Timber Buildings This presentation will introduce some of the benefits of modern mass timber construction, with examples providing insight into some of the taller and larger buildings which are nearing construction. A review of changes to the soon to be published National Building Code of Canada introducing a new
The webinar participation is free and it’s a great opportunity for your member to acquire CE Credits. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9x_XWHiKRcab9YrkiJvlJg Presentation Abstract: Globally, many regulatory and policy initiatives are proving advantageous to wood. In addition, there are the systemic changes occurring in the building sector. These include: densification, urbanization, technology (design, BIM, energy and building modelling, wood