Overview
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the engineer with the basic principles of earthquake-resistant design for residential construction. Adequate construction is required in order for a structure to fair well during and after an earthquake. This course will cover the general earthquake-resistance requirements in the International Residential Code, IRC, along with typical construction methods for walls, roof-ceiling systems, chimneys, fireplaces, balconies and decks.
In this course, the student will review Chapters 5-7 from “Homebuilders Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction”, FEMA 232 – June 2006 prepared by the Building Seismic Safety Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Wood Wall Light-Frame Construction
- Stone and Masonry Veneer
- Masonry Wall Houses
- Insulating Concrete Form Wall Houses
- General Roof-Ceiling Requirements
- Blocking and Lateral Load Paths for Roof Systems
- Roof Sheathing
- Lateral Capacity Issues for Wood Framed Roofs
- Anchorage for Chimneys and Fireplaces
- Anchorage for Balconies and Decks
Course
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Homebuilder's Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction
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