American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

This seminar explores typical truss problems and methods of their remediation. The main focus of the presentation is on the multiple-member heavy trusses (because of difficulty of their replacement), but renovation of lightweight metal-plate-connected trusses is examined as well. The seminar provides an overview of the common truss types, examine their common problems and outlines methods to repair and strengthen them. Among the methods discussed are member replacement and augmentation, epoxy repair, stitching, clamping, and post-tensioning. The problems of bowstring trusses, one of the most troublesome types of wood structures, receive special attention. The participants examine a real-life case study, where both repair and strengthening of a building with multiple-member trusses were needed. The seminar is co-sponsored by ASCE's Structural Engineering Institute and ASCE Continuing Education. This seminar will take place at 12 Noon to 1:30 PM Eastern Time, per the date(s) listed. $299M/$349NM Per Seminar Site.

Earn 1.5 Professional Development Hours (1.5 PDHs)