RedVector RV-10267

Basic Wind Loads ASCE 7-10

Basic Wind Loads ASCE 7-10

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10267

SME: John Herrick

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
If you design buildings you have to understand wind forces and how to prepare for them. One of your tools in designing for wind loads on structures, including roofs, walls, and windows, is the ASCE 7 Manual, Chapter 28, Envelope Procedure (formerly low-rise buildings in Method 2).
 
This interactive online course gives you the 2010 updates to Chapter 28. You get information, step-by-step instructions, and examples to help you in making your calculations We’ll cover how to get started as well as the calculations for wind loads on the ends and sides of a structure.
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize updates to Chapter 28 of the ASCE 7 (2010 version)
  • Discuss forces on structures
  • Describe steps to calculate wind forces on structures
  • Explain using ASCE 7 manual tables
State Licenses
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.