Heavy Timber Construction
Heavy timber construction is one of the oldest types of building styles used in the development of this country. Its superior performance has been demonstrated in thousands of buildings during the past hundred and fifty years, many of which are still in satisfactory use. As originally conceived, the heavy timber building was a multi-story structure, designed and used primarily for industrial and storage purposes. Today, its use has been expanded to include many other purposes. It is commonly used for assembly and mercantile buildings, such as schools, churches, auditoriums, gymnasiums, supermarkets, and for various other structures.
This course defines the minimum requirements for heavy timber construction and provides illustrations of good construction details. It includes drawing details illustrating typical construction methods and provides an overview of building and fire codes associated with heavy timber construction.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Heavy timber construction standards
- Code requirement related to fire protection
- Safely and responsibly incorporate heavy timber into designs and plans of non-residential buildings
- Presentation of construction drawings and details to facilitate an understanding of heavy timber construction
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
