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April

Tuesday, 12^th – 2019 Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Building Design Guide
Presented by: Dan Hindman

Learning Objectives:

Scope and Contents of the Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Building Design Guide (ND-PFBDG-2019)
Lateral Force Resisting Systems (LFRS) for Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Building Systems (PFBS)
Guidelines for Conducting Structural Analysis of Non-Diaphragm PFBS
Guidelines for Designing Key Structural Components of Non-Diaphragm PFBS
Guidelines for Designing Key Connections in Non-Diaphragm PFBS

Tuesday, 26^th - Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Structural Design Examples: Engineering Details
Presented by: Joe Zulovich

Learning Objectives:

Conducting the Structural Analysis of the Primary Frame for a Non-Diaphragm Post Frame Building System (ND-PFBS)
Conducting the structural Analysis of the Sidewall Frame for a ND-PFBS
Designing the key Structural Elements for a ND-PFBS
Designing the Key Connections for a ND-PFBS

May

Tuesday, May 10th - Architectural Alternatives for Post-Frame Building Systems
Presented by Dr. Daniel Hindman

Learning Objectives:

Identify the unique structural features of PFBS
Demonstrate the code compliance of PFBS
Demonstrate the energy efficiency and sustainability of PF building systems
Identify and demonstrate with completed Post-Frame (PF) project case studies the range of applications and architectural features possible with PFBS

Tuesday, May 24th - Modern Post-Frame Structural Design Practice: An Introduction
Presented by Dr. Joe M Zulovich

Learning Objectives:

June

Tuesday, June 7th - Diaphragm Design of Post Frame Using Sway & Shear Modifiers – Engineering
Presented by Dr. Daniel Hindman

Learning Objectives:

Determine required sidewall post sizes in PF systems using Sway and Shear Modifiers (mD and mS) (Principles + Example)
Identify how diaphragm design reduces the structural loads carried by sidewall posts in PF systems
Identify and access the PF design resources available to architects and engineers

Tuesday, June 21^st - Diaphragm Design of Post Frame Using DAFI- Engineering Details
Presented by Dr. Joe M Zulovich

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to conduct 2-D design of a post-frame (PF) system (Principles + Design Example)
Learn how to conduct diaphragm design of a PF system (Principles + Example)
Learn how diaphragm design reduces the structural loads carried by sidewall posts in PF systems
Identify the PF design resources available to architects and engineers

July

Tuesday, July 12^th - Simplified Method for Shallow Post and Pier Foundation Design Details
Presented by Dr. Daniel Hindman

Learning Objectives:

Design shallow post/pier foundations to resist bearing and uplift loads
Determine when the Simplified method may be used for shallow post/pier foundation design
Determine ground line shear and moment in shallow post/pier foundation systems using the simplified method
Determine design embedment depths for shallow post/pier foundation systems using the simplified design method

Tuesday, July 26^th - Universal Method for Shallow Post and Pier Foundation Design
Presented by Dr. Joe M Zulovich

Learning Objectives:

When to use the Universal methodology for shallow post/pier foundation design
How to determine ground line shear and moments in shallow post/pier foundation systems using the Universal design method
How to determine required embedment depths for shallow post/pier foundation systems using the Universal design method

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