eCourses. eCourses (Online Courses) These courses are free to explore and learn. Many courses do, however, require a basic understanding of engineering principles. To start an available course, click on an icon representing the format you prefer next to the course number (the course numbering does not imply prerequisites). Click on the Flash symbol under the course number for a free voice-over presentation. Use onscreen controls to pace the course to your liking, view the script, etc.
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Course Listing Design Standards for Wood Structures 1. 2. Recorded Webinar 1. 5. 1. 1. ACI - American Concrete Institute. American Wood Council. WoodWorks: For Non-residential Construction. Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) One of the advantages of CLT is its thermal performance, which is determined by its U-value, or coefficient of heat transfer, which relates to panel thickness. Thicker panels have lower U-values; they are better insulators and therefore require less insulation. Since CLT panels can be manufactured using CNC equipment to precise tolerances, panel joints also fit tighter, which results in better energy efficiency for the structure. Because the panels are solid, there is little potential for airflow through the system. As a result, interior temperatures of a finished CLT structure can be maintained with just one-third the normally required heating or cooling energy.1 Manufactured using wood from sustainably managed forests, CLT provides a number of environmental benefits in addition to energy efficiency.
Wood is the only major building material that grows naturally and is renewable. In terms of resource efficiency, the distinction between light-frame and ‘heavy’ construction is important. APA - The Engineered Wood Association. APA Builder Tips. Welcome to the APA Designers Circle website :: APA Designers Circle :: APA - The Engineered Wood Association. Designers Circle > Designers Circle Home Designers Circle is an APA technical program geared toward providing building and design professionals with timely technical information and recommendations.
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