Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
Mark S. Graham, NRCA's vice president, technical services, will provide a basic overview of proper wind design of roof systems and discuss ASCE 7-22's new tornado wind load provisions, which apply over a large region of the U.S. An example will be provided showing how tornado loads can exceed conventional wind loads.
Learning objectives:- Identify and recognize the differences in characteristics of high winds, hurricanes and tornados.
- Explain the importance of proper, code-compliant design for wind loads.
- Assess whether conventional wind loads or tornado loads will govern wind design.
- Determine ways of designing for resistance of wind and tornado loads.
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