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Simplified Wall Bracing & APA Wall Bracing Calculator for the 2018 IRC

On-Demand Webinar

In part three of this five-part series, participants put their knowledge from parts one and two into practice by working through real-world plan examples. This webinar also introduces two simplified approaches to wall bracing—the IRC Simplified Wall Bracing method and the APA Simplified Wall Bracing method—along with the APA Wall Bracing Calculator, a practical tool for streamlining the bracing process.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to apply IRC Wall Bracing provisions to example floor plans

  • The differences between the IRC and APA simplified wall bracing methods

  • When and how to use each simplified bracing approach effectively

  • How to input plan information into the APA Wall Bracing Calculator

What you’ll earn

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

  • Participants who complete the quiz qualify for 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.

Wall Bracing Series

IRC Load Path, Lateral Forces and Limitations

Explore horizontal forces, prescriptive wall bracing limits, and braced wall lines. Earn 0.1 ICC CEU.

58 minutes
Meeting the IRC Bracing Provisions for Wind and Seismic

Learn braced wall panel options and how to determine required bracing length for wind and seismic in this on-demand webinar. 0.1 ICC CEU available.

61 minutes
Wall Bracing in High Seismic SDC D0–D2 Regions

Explore 2018 IRC seismic requirements for residential buildings. Earn 0.1 ICC CEU.

92 minutes
Wall Bracing Examples in High Seismic SDC D0–D2 Regions

Learn wall bracing design using the 2018 IRC with fully worked examples. Earn 0.1 ICC CEU.

92 minutes