Event

Structural Systems

ARE- Structural Systems

Time: 6PM-8PM (March 12, 2013)
Where: AIA Orange County
4100 Birch, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Dates: 3/12
ARE- Structural Systems- Part 2
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013

Event description:
Kenneth O'Dell, S.E., LEED AP with MHP, Inc. Structural Engineers of Long Beach, CA will present an evening of discussion on structural considerations relevant to interns, designers, architects and members of the architecture profession planning to sit for the Structural Systems section of the ARE. The discussion will review structural codes and loading criteria, materials of construction, and structural systems and configurations. Specific areas to be presented include:

-Criteria for Dead, Live and Lateral (Earthquake and Wind) loading
-Material of Constructions (Steel, Concrete, Masonry, and Timber) including review of their differing benefits
-Review of vertical and lateral load resisting systems including foundations
-Audience participation (Q&A)
-Sample problems