WEBINAR ON BASIC COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING DIAPHRAGM DESIGN EXAMPLES

PRESENTED BY ROBERT L. MADSEN, P.E.
DEVCO ENGINEERING

September 24, 2020 - 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

CONTINUING EDUCATION: 1.5 PDHs

DESCRIPTION

Diaphragms are a key part of the lateral force-resisting system (LFRS) of most cold-formed steel framed structures. Through design examples, this webinar will provide guidance for two types of diaphragm design: 1) Rigid diaphragm design for a simple one-story structure, and 2) Flexible diaphragm design of a one-story open-front structure. The design examples will focus on the diaphragm mechanics and transfer of forces to the vertical components of the LFRS (shear walls or X-braces). Design for both wind and seismic forces will be discussed.

WEBINAR MATERIALS

The day before the webinar, participants will have access to electronic versions of the following:

Presenter’s notes
Evaluation Form
Attendance Form

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This webinar is for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors.

FORMAT

Web-based seminar using "Go To Meeting" technology.

WEBINAR DURATION

1+ hour of lecture, followed by discussion and questions. (1.5 hours total)

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Rob Madsen, P.E. Robert L. Madsen, P.E., Devco Engineering, Inc.

Robert Madsen is a Principal with Devco Engineering, Inc. in Enterprise, Oregon where he specializes in the design of cold-formed steel framing. He serves on the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Committee on Specifications (COS) and Committee on Framing Standards (COFS), where he is chairman of the Lateral Subcommittee. He is also chairman of the Technical Review Committee of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI).