CFS BRACING

WEBINAR ON COLD-FORMED STEEL BRACING DESIGN QUESTIONS

December 10, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Continuing Education Credits Available - 1.5 PDHs

Presenter: Roger A. LaBoube, Ph.D, P.E.

Presentation Outline

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Association (CFSEI) hotline is a trusted resource for obtaining guidance on the wide range of cold-formed steel design applications.  A frequent hotline topic pertains to either joist or stud brace design.  This presentation will explore why braces are needed, S240 design requirements and a few of the common brace design questions.  Both joist and stud brace design required by AISI S240-20, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing will be discussed.  New anchorage provisions to be adopted for SFIA AISI S240-26 will also be presented.

Learning Objectives

The participants will:

  • Gain an understanding for the behavior of cold-formed steel members and why bracing is necessary
  • Gain an understanding of the AISI S240 brace design requirements
  • Become aware of the new AISI S915 test requirements for brace strength and stiffness
  • Become aware of the new AISI S240 provisions for anchorage of brace forces

Earn 1.5 PDHsWebinar Materials

The day before the webinar, participants will have access to electronic versions of the following:
  • Presenter’s notes
  • Evaluation Form
  • Attendance Form
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Who Should Attend?

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

Format

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

Duration

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

Cost

Registration Type Member Price Non-Member Price
Individual Registration (1 Participant Only)   $50.00   $75.00
Site Registration (More than 1 Participants) $125.00 $200.00
Student Members    Free     N/A

 

Presenter

Roger LaBoube, Ph.D., P.E.

Roger LaBoube, Ph.D., P.E.
Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute

Dr. Roger A. LaBoube is Curator’s Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and former director of the Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures at the Missouri University of Science & Technology. Dr. LaBoube holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla. He has an extensive background in the design and behavior of cold-formed steel structures. His research and design activities have touched on many facets of cold-formed steel construction, including cold-formed steel beams, panels, trusses, headers, and wall studs as well as bolt, weld, and screw connections. Dr. LaBoube is active in several professional organizations and societies. He served as chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Committee on Framing Standards and is an emeritus member of the AISI Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. He is a registered professional engineer in Missouri.