RedVector
RV-10995AW
Designing with Structural Composite Lumber
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Define common Structural Composite Lumber currently in the marketplace.
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Restate the code requirements for using these new materials.
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Compare and contrast the uses of these materials as compared to traditional materials.
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Compare and contrast the capacity of these materials as compared to traditional materials.
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Discuss the current and future implications of the continuing evolution of new materials in terms of safety, cost and constructability.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jill Nelson, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C
Jill Nelson is a registered Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Washington with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. With over 20 years of experience, she is an accomplished designer of low and mid-rise building constructed of wood, steel and concrete. Through the years her areas of interest has increased to include both new construction and renovation of existing buildings with a focus on seismic rehabilitation. Ms. Nelson is currently an Associate Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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