Special Loading Conditions for Cold-Formed Steel Trusses

Earn 1 PDH / 1 LU|HSW

This session will highlight special loading conditions encountered in the design of cold-formed steel trusses, with an emphasis on identifying the critical information required to be specified and incorporating the required loading envelope into the cold-formed steel truss design. In addition, conceptual cold-formed steel truss details will be provided along with recommendations on optimizing the design for these special loading conditions. The presentation will focus on wall bracing conditions, fall protection, cupola / steeple conditions, MEP systems and beyond.  

In reviewing these special loading conditions for cold-formed steel trusses, a greater awareness and level of attention can be brought to these critical issues to support alignment across the project team of the information required to facilitate the design, the appropriate incorporation of the loading envelope into the cold-formed steel truss design, and a general understanding of the details to integrate these special conditions into the cold-formed steel truss system.  

Peter A. Humphrey, P.E.
MiTek

Peter A. Humphrey, P.E is the director of engineering for MiTek’s Structural Framing Systems group with over 30 years of engineering and management experience in the building and construction industry. Having practiced consulting structural engineering for 20 years prior to specializing in cold-formed steel on the manufacturing side of the business, Peter provides unique insight and understanding of the industry in support of the MiTek vision to transform the building industry by championing better building methods through the Design-Make-Build approach.

Since specializing in engineering of CFS, Peter has gained extensive experience in cold-formed steel framing design with an emphasis on truss systems and has developed a passion and expertise in new product development, testing and code compliance. His consulting engineering experience includes significant work in educational facilities (K-12 and college/university), commercial and industrial projects, institutional and public facilities, multi-family housing and senior living projects, as well as restoration and renovation projects.

Peter earned his bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states.

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