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Tracing a Seismic Load Through a Wood-Framed Structure

On-Demand Webinar

This webinar guides participants through the path lateral loads take in wood-frame buildings. Drawing on examples from catastrophic events, this session examines load path continuity, common detailing practices, and real-world examples of both successful and unsuccessful connections. Whether you're looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge or refine your approach to lateral load design, this webinar offers practical insight grounded in engineering experience.

What you’ll learn:

  • How lateral loads travel through a simple wood-frame building

  • The basic components that make up a lateral load resisting system in wood construction

  • The real-world consequences of an incomplete or interrupted load path, illustrated through catastrophic event examples

  • The role various connections play in achieving a complete and effective lateral load path

What you’ll earn

  • A downloadable certificate of completion is available after completing a brief quiz

  • Participants who complete the quiz qualify for 1 AIA HSW/LU and 0.1 ICC CEU

  • CEUs and certificate(s) received upon course completion are transferrable and may be applied towards PDHs or other general CEUs/certifications, such as PE

Offered by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.

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