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Light-wood Framing in the U.S - Presentations - Bmartin - 12-20-2010 Light-wood Framing in the U.S. - Course Power Points
Light-wood Framing in the U.S. Prof. Debra Larson A Course to: Provide an overview of the solid wood industry in the United States starting with forests and ending with design and construction of common wood buildings. Course Objectives: Upon completion you will: Be able to -describe the forest resource & relate this to the primary solid wood market - home building. -present a valid perspective on homebuilding including characteristics, processes, and regulations. -describe the behavior of light wood framed buildings under vertical and lateral loads. -apply many aspects of prescriptive design standards. Have -practiced technical English speaking and writing skills. -experienced a modified lecture environment that includes simple active learning techniques. Code: *************************************** |