The Post Frame Advantage Online University is a new and FREE educational opportunity for design professionals and structural engineers to learn about the benefits of using post-frame construction in commercial projects. Each session will provide key learning objectives that are useful at the planning table, as well as in the field. And best of all, the sessions you take will earn you AIA credits for your continuing education (1.0 CEU per session).
The sessions are based on a six-hour, six-part educational module for designers and engineers, developed by NFBA Technical and Research Advisor Harvey Manbeck, PE, PhD, who is Professor Emeritus at Penn State University, Unviersity Park, PA.
SESSION #1: Introduction to Post-Frame Building Systems
Key Learning Objectives
- Identifying the structural features that make post-frame systems unique as well as useful design resources
- Review of the two basic design approaches for post-frame systems identifying key performance characteristics
- Provide an introduction to post-frame building systems in preparation for the detailed design procedures that will be covered in future sessions
SESSION #2: Post-Frame Design: 2-Dimensional Frame Method & Post Foundation Design
Key Learning Objectives
- Basic procedures for 2-dimensional post-frame building design
- Learn design procedures and calculations for sizing wall posts and detailing the post foundations
- Understanding the key post-frame elements that are essential to embarking on 3-dimensional post-frame design for buildings with diaphragm action
SESSION #3: Diaphragm Design of Post-Frame Building Systems: Theoretical Basis and Sway/Shear Modifier Method
SESSION #4: Diaphragm Design of Post-Frame Building Systems: Rigid Frame and DAFI Methods
SESSION #5: Diaphragm Design of Post-Frame Building Systems: Comprehensive Design Example (Part I)
SESSION #6: Diaphragm Design of Post-Frame Building Systems: Comprehensive Design Example (Part II)
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