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TSEC 79: Structural Changes to the 2021 International Building Code

June 9, 2022 By EMI

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International Building CodeIn this episode, we talk to Sandra Hyde and John “Buddy” Showalter about the significant structural changes to the 2021 International Building Code and how they will affect structural engineers. They also talk about mass timber buildings and how they compare to concrete and steel buildings.

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International Building Code

International Building Code

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Sandra and Buddy:

  • What is mass timber and how tall can a mass timber building be built?
  • What are the main fire safety requirements for this type of construction?
  • Can you describe the research that went into the development of these new code provisions?
  • What are some of the significant load changes to the 2021 IBC?
  • What are the changes to structural observation and special inspection, and how will these changes affect structural engineers?
  • How do mass timber buildings compare to concrete and steel buildings?
  • What are the changes to concrete, steel, masonry, and wood requirements?
  • Do you have any final advice for young engineers starting in their careers?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the 2021 International Building Code:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: concrete, international building code, masonry, Mass Timber, steel, steel buildings

TSEC 76: Mass Timber in Structural Engineering: Seeing the Bigger Picture

April 28, 2022 By EMI

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Mass Timber in Structural Engineering
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., SE, F. SEAOC, SECB, mass timber specialist at Structurlam, about mass timber in structural engineering and how engineers can become more involved in the industry.

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Mass Timber in Structural Engineering
Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michelle:

  • What does a career in mass timber entail, and what should people considering a career in mass timber know about it?
  • What would you say is the secret to being successful in the industry with the rise of mass timber?
  • How can engineers become more involved in the industry and support future engineers?
  • What are a few innovative projects that you have worked on in the past, and some of the new uses of mass timber in structural engineering?
  • What are some of the ways that engineers can gain more information on mass timber?
  • Do you have any final advice for structural engineers considering working more with mass timber?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mass Timber in Structural Engineering:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: career in mass timber, experience in mass timber engineering, foundation in wood design, information on mass timber, Mass Timber, Mass timber designers, Mass Timber in Structural Engineering, new uses of mass timber, rise of mass timber, support future engineers, wood design, working more with mass timber

TSEC 38: The Benefits and Common Pitfalls of Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

November 12, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Ricky McLain, P.E., SE, who is the Senior Technical Director at Tall Wood, WoodWorks about mass timber in structural engineering — what it is, some of the common pitfalls for mass timber projects, and how structural engineers can play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success.

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Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Ricky in This Episode:

  • What is mass timber?
  • Why is mass timber suddenly so relevant to structures in the United States now?
  • How can a structural engineer promote the use of mass timber to their clients?
  • What are some of common pitfalls in a mass timber project?
  • How can engineers determine what products each manufacturer is producing?
  • How can structural engineers play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success?
  • In what ways can an engineer use mass timber as a differentiating opportunity for their business development strategy?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mass Timber in Structural Engineering:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: benefits, building construction, business development strategy, commodity product, Common Pitfalls, cross-laminated timber, fire-resistant readings, global population, heavy timber construction, Mass Timber, mass timber manufacturers, mass timber project, Ricky McLain, Structural engineering, Tall Wood, timber elements, WoodWorks

TSEC 04: Mass Timber in Structural Engineering – It’s Not as Boring as It Sounds

July 11, 2019 By EMI

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TSEC 04: Mass Timber in Structural Engineering - It's Not as Boring as It Sounds

In episode 04 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk with Mikhail Gershfeld, S.E,  a Professional Practice Professor at Cal Poly, Pomona, CA. We talk about mass timber in structural engineering and some of the new and innovative things happening with this material that has been around for a very long time.

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Here Are Some of the Questions Asked in this Episode:

  • Tell us about how wood has been evolving in the last 20 years?
  • The panels are new to the US but have been used in Europe extensively. Why is it taking longer for US to use them?
  • How do these new panels offer aesthetic benefits?
  • Can you talk about the environmental benefits of wood?
  • How did the testing go with mass timber in regard to fire resistance, and is this a concern?
  • What organizations can provide assistance with using Mass Timber on projects?
  • Tell us about the new code changes that will take effect in 2021 with mass timber?
  • Can you talk about manufacturing facilities for mass timber?
  • What does the collaboration between the architect and engineer look like in regard to CLT?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mass Timber:

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Filed Under: TSEC-The Structural Engineering Channel Tagged With: aesthetic benefits, collaboration, collaboration between the architect and engineer, Construction, fire resistance, light-frame construction, manufacturing facilities, Mass Timber, mass timber construction, Mikhail Gershfeld, new code changes, panels, renewable resource, strength to weight ratio, strength-reducing characteristics, Structural engineering, structural opportunities, sustainable construction, wood

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