Residential Structural Design: 5 PDH

$30.00

In this course the student will understand the basics of residential construction and design, residential structural design concepts and design loads for residential buildings and to gain an understanding of modern design methods and concepts for light-frame homes, apartments, and townhouses.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain American housing relative to its history, construction characteristics, regulation, and performance experience
    • Discuss structural sesign as it applies to residential buildings
    • Discuss the latest technical knowledge and engineering approaches for the design of homes
    • Explain design loads for residential buildings
    • Explain the various loads and load combinations
    • Review the various design approaches and corresponding calculations

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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