Tower Cranes in Construction &

Improving Wood-Framed Structure Performance in Tornadoes 

Total (2.0 PDH)

This presentation will provide an overview of tower cranes as used in construction with a focus on the why, when, how and what of tower cranes as they relate to the structural engineer:

Improving the Performance of Wood-Framed Structures in a Tornado (1.0 PDH)

Shortly after tornadoes struck Joplin, Missouri and Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2011, research teams began investigating and documenting the damage. Their observations, conclusions, and recommendations are summarized in FEMA P-908. This document identifies key structural elements that failed during these extreme wind events and suggests changes to the building codes and construction practices to strengthen them. This presentation will review these weak elements and present details and methods to mitigate damage.

Schedule 

      5:30pm – Greeting & sign-in
      5:45pm – Presentation
      6:45pm – Dinner Break
      7:30pm – Presentation
      8:30pm – End of Meeting

      Please Register by 6:00PM Wed Mar 16, 2016
      Earlier reservations are appreciated.
      Credit card on-line only, cash or check at door.

Questions on any Cleveland events, please contact Jason Hoover or Tim Gilbert at:
[email protected]

Tickets

$15.00 SEAoO Member

$25.00 Non-Member

$0.00 Student (free)