Southern California Wood Solutions FairPhotos: (cover) New Genesis, Killefer Flammang Architects, photo KC Kim, GB Construction; (address panel) Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson Apartments,

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Southern California Wood Solutions Fair

DECEMBER 9, 2015ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

800 W Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92802

Free design and engineering support for non-residential and multi-family wood buildings For project assistance, email [email protected]. For resources such as CAD/REVIT details, span tables, design examples and more, visit woodworks.org.

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Who Should Attend?With a full day of seminars and a trade exposition, the Southern California Wood Solutions Fair will pack an informational punch for architects, engineers, developers, code offi cials and anyone else interested in wood’s exciting design possibilities. Register today if you’d like access to wood design experts for one-on-one support, informative seminars, technical information from manufacturers, engineering consultants and industry associations, and exhibits featuring a wide range of structural and fi nishing products.

How to RegisterTo register, visit woodworks.org and look under ”Education” on the home page. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to choose which seminar you plan to attend in each time slot. Once your request has been processed, you will receive an email confi rmation that your registration is complete. To help make your choices, speaker bios are available on the website.

CostThere is no cost to attend and complimentary lunch will be provided.

Education CreditsAttendees can earn up to 6 AIA/CES LUs (HSW) or PDH credits (one per attended seminar). Visit woodworks.org for details and learning objectives. AIA/CES forms and professional development certifi cates will be available on site.

More InformationVisit woodworks.org

Southern California Wood Solutions Fair Schedule

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7:00 am Registration Check-In – Exhibit Expo Opens

ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 3 ROOM 4 ROOM 5

8:00 am – 9:10 am

The Application of Traditional and Modern Heavy Timber Connections

Advancements in Force Transfer around Openings for Wood-Framed Shear Walls

Building Enclosure Fundamentals and Best Practices for Wood-Frame Buildings

Western Red Cedar: Durable, Sustainable, and Beautiful

Mass Timber’s Use in Modern Public Landmarks

9:10 am – 9:45 am Break – Exhibit Expo

9:45 am – 10:45 am

Mid-Rise Shear Wall and Diaphragm Design

Signifi cant Changes to AWC's 2015 National Design Specifi cation®

for Wood Construction

Urban Acoustics Forests and Forest Products

Mass Timber Building Systems: Understanding the Options


11:00 am – Noon

Designing Wood Schools in California: A Perspective from the Division of the State Architect

Detailing for Wood Shrinkage

California Building Code: Heights & Areas

Meeting Fire Codes with Oriented Strand Board

The Triple Bottom Line: How the Quest for Success Led One Architect to the White House

Noon – 1:20 pm Lunch • Wood Design Awards

1:20 pm – 2:20 pm



Building Enclosure Details and Assemblies for Wood-Frame Buildings



2:20 pm – 2:50 pm Break – Exhibit Expo

2:50 pm – 3:50 pm


Signifi cant Changes to AWC's 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic



3:50 pm – 4:00 pm Break

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm



Heights & Areas: Using Software to Ease Building Code Analysis



Photos: (cover) New Genesis, Killefer Flammang Architects, photo KC Kim, GB Construction; (address panel) Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson Apartments, David Baker + Partners, photo Bruce Damonte

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Seminars and Speakers

ROOM 1

MORNING SESSION 8:00 AM • AFTERNOON SESSION 1:20 PM

The Application of Traditional and Modern Heavy Timber ConnectionsR.L. “Ben” Brungraber, PhD, PE, Fire Tower Engineered Timber

The selection of heavy timber connections can be challenging, even for designers experienced with these types of building projects. This presentation will provide a thorough discussion of traditional and modern heavy timber connectors and connections, including their design and application. Topics will include some of the connection types and methods used to repair or reinforce existing heavy timber members, such as wooden pegs, wooden wedges, and fully-threaded screws. Discussion will also include a review of European connectors and their selection for specifi c design applications including cross laminated timber (CLT).


Mid-Rise Shear Wall and Diaphragm DesignDouglas C. Hohbach, SE, Hohbach-Lewin, Inc.

With expanded layout options for mid-rise wood-frame residential buildings, including those with open-front plans, there has also come a variety of methods for analyzing lateral force-resisting systems. While new and modifi ed provisions in the 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) address these changes, they also further affect analysis procedures for shear walls and diaphragms. This presentation will provide a summary of new 2015 SDPWS provisions and their effects on fl exible and rigid diaphragm design assumptions in mid-rise buildings. Current shear wall and diaphragm design practices and code criteria will be covered, as will shear wall deformations, modeling techniques, and three-dimensional multi-story shear wall modeling procedures.


Designing Wood Schools in California: A Perspective from the Division of the State Architect Ron LaPlante, SE, California Division of the State Architect

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has jurisdiction over all public K–12 schools and community colleges in California. This presentation by a DSA supervising engineer will cover code provisions and design considerations that architects and engineers need to be aware of for wood school projects in the state. Also covered will be lessons learned from a decade of DSA construction oversight that can help attendees successfully navigate the design and construction process for California wood schools.

ROOM 2


Advancements in Force Transfer around Openings for Wood-Framed Shear WallsKaryn Beebe, PE, LEED AP, APA

A joint research project of APA, University of British Columbia (UBC), and USDA Forest Products Laboratory was initiated in 2009 to examine the variations of walls with code-allowable openings. Test results from the (8’ x 12’) full-scale wall confi gurations, in conjunction with the analytical results from a computer model developed by UBC, were used to develop and refi ne rational design methodologies in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC). This presentation provides an update of that research with a focus on asymmetric piers and multiple openings. Rational design methodologies in accordance with the IBC and California Building Code (CBC) will be shared.

MORNING SESSION 9:45 AM

Signifi cant Changes to AWC's 2015 National Design Specifi cation® for Wood ConstructionMichelle Kam-Biron, PE, SE, SECB, M. ASCE, American Wood Council (AWC)

AWC’s 2015 National Design Specifi cation® (NDS®) for Wood Construction is referenced in US building codes and used to design wood structures worldwide. The current edition, designated ANSI/AWC NDS-2015, was approved as an ANSI American National Standard in 2014. This presentation will provide an overview of changes in the 2015 NDS relative to previous editions, including those related to the incorporation of CLT.


Detailing for Wood ShrinkageDouglas R. Steimle, PE, Schaefer

For condominiums, apartments, hotels and dormitories, multi-story wood construction is viewed by many as a way to achieve higher density at lower cost, while reducing the project’s carbon footprint. One of the challenges, in designing these taller buildings, is how to calculate and address wood shrinkage, which occurs as the wood dries from its ‘green’ state to its in-service equilibrium state. This session will examine shrinkage associated with wall and fl oor design, and demonstrate how to minimize effects of both shrinkage and dif-ferential movement with proper detailing. The discussion will include solutions to shrinkage-induced construction issues such as drywall cracking, window frame wracking, and compromised plumbing lines.

AFTERNOON SESSION 2:50 PM

Signifi cant Changes to AWC’s 2015 SDPWSMichelle Kam-Biron, PE, SE, SECB, M. ASCE, AWC

AWC’s 2015 SDPWS standard is referenced in US building codes and used to design wood structures worldwide. The current edition, designated ANSI/AWC SDPWS-2015, was approved as an ANSI American National Standard in 2014. This presentation will provide an overview of changes in the 2015 SDPWS relative to previous editions, including those related to shear walls and diaphragms.

ROOM 3


Building Enclosure Fundamentals and Best Practices for Wood-Frame BuildingsColin Shane, MEng, PEng, RDH Building Sciences Inc.

Through a combination of building science fundamentals and current research, this presentation will explore design considerations associ-ated with wood-frame building enclosures. Discussion will focus on best practices for designing durable, energy-effi cient enclosures for mid-rise buildings using traditional light wood-frame construction. Differences in enclosure design associated with taller wood-frame buildings using mass timber products will also be reviewed.


Urban AcousticsSteve Thorburn, PE, LEED AP, CTS-I, CTS-D, Thorburn Associates

As with any issue of building performance, the acoustics of a mixed-use wood-frame structure can be designed to meet or far exceed minimal requirements. It is the responsibility of the design team to determine acoustical expectations for the project and meet them within the available budget. Through the use of case studies, this session will explore how multi-story wood systems can be used to meet acoustical privacy goals. Discussion will focus on the detailing and construction of units, and how consideration of the construction process can help keep acoustical costs down. With the objective of providing implementable solutions, the session will include details and photos showing what has and hasn’t worked in actual buildings.


California Building Code: Heights & AreasAra Sargsyan, CBO, PE, LEED AP, City of Los Angeles

This session is intended for design professionals who want to better understand how to successfully design multi-story wood buildings in compliance with the 2013 CBC. Focusing on allowable heights and areas, it will cover Chapter 5 of the CBC using building examples that differ in terms of their occupancy groups, construction types (Type III, IV and V) and design elements (e.g., yard vs. no yard, mezzanine, etc.). Code sections that are commonly misinterpreted or overlooked will be discussed, as will changes to Chapter 5 of 2015 IBC that will affect the 2016 CBC.


Building Enclosure Details and Assemblies for Wood-Frame BuildingsColin Shane, MEng, PEng, RDH Building Sciences Inc.

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at a variety of wood-frame building enclosure assemblies and details. Beginning with a review of building enclosure design fundamentals and considerations, it will then focus on best practices with references from technical guidelines, details and case studies. Finally, the critical detail interfaces between different enclosure assemblies (i.e., walls, roofs, balconies, windows, foundations) will be reviewed with a focus on continuity of critical barriers.


Heights & Areas: Using Software to Ease Building Code Analysis Ara Sargsyan, CBO, PE, LEED AP, City of Los Angeles

This session will focus on the Check Height and Area software that reviews and analyzes building height and area compliance with the 2012 IBC, for buildings up to six stories, with up to four occupancy groups at each level. This user-friendly application is created for design professionals and building offi cials to ease building code analysis. Step-by-step instructions will be provided and common issues related to height and area limitations will be illustrated with examples of actual mixed occupancy group, multi-story buildings.

ROOM 4


Western Red Cedar: Durable, Sustainable, and BeautifulPaul Mackie, Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Western Red Cedar is a material of choice for many building designers due to its natural durability and aesthetic appeal. This presentation will review Western Red Cedar building products and discuss appropriate applications in sustainable building design. As Western Red Cedar can be used as both structure and fi nish material, a review of structural properties, lumber grades, appearance options, installation and fi nishing will be included. Recent case study projects will be featured throughout the presentation in order to highlight the versatility of Western Red Cedar both in terms of its use and capabilities.


Forests and Forest ProductsKathryn Fernholz, Dovetail Partners, Inc.

This presentation will answer many questions about forests and forest products, such as: Where do our trees and forests grow? How have forests changed over time? What is the relationship between people and forests–now and in the past? How are forests managed—and are they being managed responsibly? Are our forests and forest products sustainable? Why is wood an environmentally-friendly choice?


Meeting Fire Codes with Oriented Strand BoardBob Palardy, LP Building Products

Building code requirements related to fi re and life safety can be challenging for designers, particularly when it comes to proving fi re resistance and maintaining structural performance. As such, understanding the applicability of available products can be helpful for designers. This presentation will provide an overview of fi re-rated cementitious-coated oriented strand board (FRCC OSB) sheathing for wall and roof sheathing applications. Topics will include its structural and fi re performance, available wall assemblies, and contribution to enhancing the sustainable built environment.

ROOM 5


Mass Timber’s Use in Modern Public LandmarksDavid Moses, PhD, PEng, PE, LEED AP,

Moses Structural Engineers Inc.

In the last few years, North America has seen advances in applications of timber in the built environment that are literally changing the way we design and fabricate. An engineering perspective on the complex geometries now achievable with timber systems will be explored through Canadian examples of public landmarks such as the Wayne Gretzky Sports Arena, Art Gallery of Ontario, Waterfront Wavedecks and new Lansdowne Stadium in Ottawa. Discussion will also focus on how innovative products such as CLT and composite concrete-wood systems, as well as growth in the mid-rise market, are creating even more opportunities to advance design in urban environments.


Mass Timber Building Systems: Understanding the OptionsIan Boyle; PEng, Struct.Eng., PE, SE, Fast + Epp

Mass timber represents a rapidly advancing technology that can be utilized as an alternative to steel and concrete to frame a variety of mid- and high-rise building types. This presentation provides an overview of available mass timber systems, with an emphasis on their advantages and unique design considerations. Topics will include connections and fasteners, which differ from those used in light-frame wood construction, including available options and code requirements. Practical design considerations with regard to project location, climate, material sourcing, weather and fi re protection, as well as detailing for dimensional variability, will also be reviewed. Cost estimating will be discussed, as successful mass timber projects require a complete understanding of both the system itself and impact on trades.


The Triple Bottom Line: How the Quest for Success Led One Architect to the White HouseMichael F. Malinowski, AIA, Applied Architecture, Inc.

For most architects, multidimensional success is both a passion and necessity. In addition to balancing diverse objectives from multiple stakeholders, architects play an essential role in shaping a sustainable built environment. Using a variety of project type examples, this session covers the impact of material choice on achieving ‘triple bottom line’ success. With his entertaining delivery style, the presenter shares experiences from one particular quest to meet the social, environmental and economic goals that come with every building project. As with most projects, he began gathering stories, patterns and data he could use to shape the design path; unlike most projects, this led to an unusual invitation to appear in Washington, DC.









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Documents

Southern California Wood Solutions FairPhotos: (cover) New Genesis, Killefer Flammang Architects, photo KC Kim, GB Construction; (address panel) Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson Apartments,