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We are pleased to announce that ALL webinars NFBA offers in our online university webinar series are  now both AIA & HSW Credit approved!

These webinars are open to everyone, free of charge!

 

April

Tuesday, 12th – 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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/852315445879299851

 

Tuesday, 26th - 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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3746522520278810381

 

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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7929858601684719887

 

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

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the primary structural components of post-frame (PF) building systems
  • Learn how to conduct structural design of PF systems without diaphragm action
  • Learn how to conduct structural design of PF systems with diaphragm action
  • Learn how to design isolated post/pier PF foundations
  • Identify post-frame design resources available to architects and engineers

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/194832783187566861

 

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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4286879710723679248

 

Tuesday, June 21st - 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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8051929681135745549

 

July

Tuesday, July 12th - 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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8649249268529749005

 

Tuesday, July 26th - 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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3421516780664181517

 

August

Tuesday, 9th - 3pm central/4 pm eastern

Design Aid for Shallow Post and Pier Foundations

Presented by: Dr. Dan Hindman

Learning Objectives:

  • Access the Shallow Post and Pier Foundation Design Aid
  • Identify the range of foundation design applications solvable with the Design Aid
  • Navigate the several sections of the Design Aid Workbook
  • Use the Design Aid to determine the adequacy of shallow post or pier foundations to resist: bearing loads, uplift loads, lateral loads

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1628796059088636427

Wednesday, 24th – Introduction to Post Frame Building Systems

Presented by:  Dr. Joe Zulovich

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the versatility and range of applications for post-frame (PF) building systems
  • Identify the structural features that make PF building systems unique
  • Identify the technical resources for structural design of PF building systems
  • Identify the primary structural design approaches for PF building systems
  • Identify key performance characteristics of PF building systems

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1931494908749773838

September

Wednesday, 14th – 2015 Post-Frame Building Design Manual – 2nd Edition

Presented by: Dr. Dan Hindman

Learning Objectives:

  • Format of the 2015 Post-Frame Building Design Manual (PFBDM-2015)
  • Organization of the PFBDM-2015
  • Contents of the PFBDM-2015

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2209032534322134799

Wednesday, 28th – 2019 Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Building Design Guide

Presented by: Dr. Joe Zulovich

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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1411293967417208589

 
October

Wednesday, 12th- Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Structural Design Examples: Engineering Details

Presented by: Dr. Dan Hindman

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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4232839815895080975

Wednesday, 26th – Architectural Alternatives for Post-Frame Building Systems

Presented by: Dr. Joe Zulovich

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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6428709672098668560

November

Wednesday, 9th– Modern Post-Frame Structural Design Practice: An Introduction

Presented by: Dr. Dan Hindman

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the primary structural components of post-frame (PF) building systems
  • Learn how to conduct structural design of PF systems without diaphragm action
  • Learn how to conduct structural design of PF systems with diaphragm action
  • Learn how to design isolated post/pier PF foundations
  • Identify post-frame design resources available to architects and engineers

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7488027552809728013

December

Wednesday, 14th – Diaphragm Design of Post Frame Using Sway & Shear Modifiers – Engineerin

Presented by: Dr. Joe 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

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5356867254436066831