S. K. Ghosh Associates LLC

July 31, 2013 9:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time

Speakers: S. K. Ghosh, Ph.D. and Susan Dowty, S.E.

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The provisions of ASCE 7-10, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, have changed significantly from the 2005 edition, with the most widespread changes found in the wind and seismic provisions. These changes will have a major impact on structural engineering practice. This web seminar will address the following topics, among others:

1. Changes to wind speed maps and corresponding changes in wind load factors

2. Major reorganization of wind provisions

3. New simplified method of wind design

4. A completely new set of seismic maps and their impact on seismic design

5. Changes to the R-values table

6. Revised triggers for requiring dynamic analysis in seismic design

7. Changes to snow load provisions

8. Changes to ASD and SD load combinations

9. New Performance-based design procedures

10. New and revised structural integrity requirements

The web seminar will also include three question-and-answer periods.

You can receive a 15% discount on any of our products when purchased along with a seminar registration.

Click here to view our products page.

Registration Information

Discounted fee (for registration received by July 29): $250 for the first connection*; $185 for the second connection*; $125 for the third connection*; and $60 for each subsequent connection*.

Regular fee (for registration received after July 29): $265 for the first connection*; $195 for the second connection*; $130 for the third connection*; and $65 for each subsequent connection*.

Please note a single registration allows you to have one connection*. However, a number of people can view and listen to the seminar using one connection* by using an LCD projector (or a large computer monitor) and good computer speakers or a speaker phone.

All attendees, irrespective of the number of registered connections*, can earn 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 2.0 professional development hours (PDHs). CEU/PDH certificates are provided free of charge.

Three methods for registration:,

1. Click here to register online,

2. Call (847) 991-2700 to register,

3. Complete the registration form and fax to (847)-991-2702.

Small Business Registration: We provide discounted registration for small businesses. We have defined small businesses for this purpose as those businesses with no more than 4 engineers on staff. Please note that this discounted registration does not depend on the number of engineers attending the seminar or those in a particular office, but rather on the number of engineers on staff in the small business. This discount also applies to the university faculty members.

Seminar registration fee is $100 for small businesses with 1-2 engineers on staff and university faculty members. This is for one connection*; if a second connection* is needed, additional fees apply.

Seminar registration fee is $200 for small businesses with 3-4 engineers on staff. This is for one connection*; if a second connection* is needed, additional fees apply.

Please call 847-991-2700 to register as a small business.

We are now a registered provider for continuing education in the State of Florida (Provider # 4732), the State of New York (Provider # 99), and for the Structural Engineers Certification Board (SECB) of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA).

* A connection is defined as a single web connection plus a single telephone connection (if necessary).

System Requirements

Computer	AMD Athlon/Sempron or equivalent @ 600 MHz with 512 MB RAM Minimum 300 MB free hard disc space
Operating System	Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT MAC OS X Linux
Browsers	Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher MS Internet Explorer 6 or higher Netscape Navigator 7 or higher Safari Konqueror 3.4
Application	Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Audio	Computer speakers (Laptop users are encouraged to use external speakers rather than the built-in speakers)
Network	Internet connection with 768 kbps minimum speed

July 17, 2013; 9 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time

Speaker: Philip Line, P.E.

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Description:

This web seminar will highlight code requirements applicable to the seismic design of wood structures found in the 2012 IBC, ASCE 7-10 and the 2008 edition of Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). Wood-framed shear wall and diaphragm code issues will be discussed including deflection equations, detailing requirements, and limitations on the use of wood in seismic design. Reasons for code compliance will be explained and illustrated with additional resources provided for background information and justification.

This web seminar will also include three question-and-answer periods.

Speaker Bio:

Phil Line currently serves as the American Wood Council’s Director of Structural Engineering. Phil works extensively with wood industry technical committees on the development of wood design standards including the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction. He also serves on several standards development committees of organizations including the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC). Phil currently serves as the wood industry representative on the BSSC Provisions Update Committee which develops the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NERHP) Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures.

You can receive a 15% discount on any of our products when purchased along with a seminar registration.

Click here to view our products page.

Registration Information

Discounted fee (for registration received by July 15): $250 for the first connection*; $185 for the second connection*; $125 for the third connection*; and $60 for each subsequent connection*.

Regular fee (for registration received after July 15): $265 for the first connection*; $195 for the second connection*; $130 for the third connection*; and $65 for each subsequent connection*.

Three methods for registration:,

1. Click here to register online,

2. Call (847) 991-2700 to register,

3. Complete the registration form and fax to (847)-991-2702.

Seminar registration fee is $200 for small businesses with 3-4 engineers on staff. This is for one connection*; if a second connection* is needed, additional fees apply.

Please call 847-991-2700 to register as a small business.

* A connection is defined as a single web connection plus a single telephone connection (if necessary).

System Requirements

Computer	AMD Athlon/Sempron or equivalent @ 600 MHz with 512 MB RAM Minimum 300 MB free hard disc space
Operating System	Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT MAC OS X Linux
Browsers	Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher MS Internet Explorer 6 or higher Netscape Navigator 7 or higher Safari Konqueror 3.4
Application	Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Audio	Computer speakers (Laptop users are encouraged to use external speakers rather than the built-in speakers)
Network	Internet connection with 768 kbps minimum speed

Category: Seminars

Web Seminar: ASCE 7-10 Overview

Seismic Design of Wood Structures