A New Path for Mass Timber Construction: Code Provisions & Design Steps

We are at an exciting confluence in timber construction. The need for sustainable, urban construction has never been higher. Concurrently, mass timber products such as cross-laminated timber have opened the door to many new opportunities for construction, one of which is tall wood. In January 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved a set of proposals to allow tall wood buildings of up to 18 stories as part of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). This presentation will introduce the new tall wood code provisions in depth. Starting with a review of the technical research and testing that supported their adoption, it will then take a detailed look at the new code provisions and methods of addressing the new requirements. Topics will include fire-resistance ratings and allowances for exposed timber, penetrations, sprinklers, connections, exterior walls and much more. Designers can expect to take away the knowledge they need to start exploring tall wood designs on their projects.

After the presentation, join us for a tour of Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University. Learn more about this project on the WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN).

Host: Shannon Williams, PE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 2.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 2.0 PDH credits or 0.2 ICC credits for the seminar + 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credits or 0.1 ICC credits for the tour

Agenda:

10:00am – 12:15pm: Presentation

12:15pm – 1:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm: Tour

Location:

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University

66 Million Mosasaur Way

Mantua, NJ 08080

Map & Directions

Event Parking On-site

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | bGVlYW5uICEgY2hhcnBlbnRpZXIgfCB3b29kd29ya3MgISBvcmc= | (301) 633-0330

Image: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University / Courtesy of Edelman Fossil Park & Musesum of Rowan University / Western Archrib / Ennead ARchitects