Full-day Seminar in TX: Frequently Misunderstood 2009 IBC/ASCE 7-05 Structural Provisions

Speakers: Dr. S. K. Ghosh and Susan Dowty, S.E.

Austin: November 7, 2011
Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Downtown
111 Cesar Chavez at Congress
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-478-9611
November 7, 2011; 8 am – 5 pm


The seminar addresses the top 10 misunderstood structural provisions in ASCE 7-05 and 2009 IBC structural provisions. The following ten topics are discussed, including a presentation of answers to questions that we have received on the application of related provisions:

1. Redundancy Factor

2. Drift Determination and Building Separation

3. Minimum Seismic Base Shear

4. Live Load Reduction

5. Seismic Analysis Procedure Selection

6. Enclosure Classification for Wind Design

7. Special Seismic Load Combinations

8. R, Cd and Overstrength Factor Values for Horizontal and Vertical Combinations

9. Seismic and Wind Design of Parapets

10. Structural Irregularity and Direction of Seismic Loading

 

You can receive a 20% discount and a low shipping rate on the following publications when purchased along with a seminar registration:

1. 2009 International Building Code (Soft Cover)

2. ASCE 7-05: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (Book)

3. 2009 IBC Handbook: Structural Provisions

Note you will need to purchase the publications using the seminar registration form/webpage in order to receive the discounted price.

 

Registration Information

Discounted fee: $200 for SEA members and Texas ASCE members of SEI and $250 for nonmembers when registering on or before October 28.

Regular fee: $220 for SEA members and Texas ASCE members of SEI and $275 for nonmembers when registration is received after October 28.

Lunch and refreshment breaks are included in addition to a seminar workbook. All attendees can earn 8.0 professional development hours (PDHs).

We are now a registered provider for continuing education in the State of Florida (Provider # 4732) and the State of New York (Provider # 99).

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or call (847) 991-2700 to register,

or fill out the registration form and fax to (847)-991-2702.