CODE SHIFT: FROM TODAY’S CODE CHANGES TO PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN

CONTINUING EDUCATION: 1 PDH

OUTLINE

Building codes—what could be more exciting? Okay, we’re being facetious.  But nobody likes the excitement of: “That’s a nice design, but it doesn’t meet code. ” Codes change, and as design professionals it’s our responsibility to understand not only the codes but the nuances of the code-mandated requirements in construction.  From the International Building Code (IBC) to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), ASCE, and ASTM International standards, this presentation will start with an overview of the code requirements for cold-formed steel, then drill down into how some of the more recent code changes will affect design. Veteran speaker Don Allen will not only review the “what” of code content, but also explain why provisions are included, and how design details can take advantage of the flexibility of cold-formed steel and still meet both code and architectural intent. Some of the most recent changes will be discussed, including a glimpse at the future of building codes with performance-based design.


ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Don Allen, P.E., LEED AP, SECB
Super Stud Building Products

Don Allen, P.E., LEED AP, SECB

Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design, and currently serves as director of engineering for Super Stud Building Products. He chairs the AISI Education Committee, is actively involved in the development of ASTM and AISI standards, and has designed projects in Europe, Africa and North America. In addition to working for steel product manufacturers, Don has spent more than a decade in private practice and served over nine years as technical director for the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA), the Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI). At Super Stud, Don is actively involved in product development for multiple product lines including steel framing, MgO structural floor sheathing, steel structural wall panels, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), and steel doors.