Print this page Details For Conventional Wood Frame Construction
Course Outline
This course presents
information on the recommended details for conventional wood framing. The contents
cover foundation, floor, wall, deck and roof construction. In addition, special
framing details for firestopping, draftstopping, termite control, and fire hazard
control around chimneys and fireplaces are also presented. The course materials
are based entirely on the AWC-APA publication: Details For Conventional Wood
Frame Construction. 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:
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Have a better understanding of the design requirements concerning wood construction;
- Be familiar with the various conventional wood framing details.
Course Content
In this course,
you are required to study the following AWC-APA publication by the Ameican Wood Council (AWC):
Details For Conventional Wood Frame Construction (55 pages, PDF, 1.5 MB)
Please
click on the above underlined hypertext to view, download 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:
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
AWC- American Wood Council
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.
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