The 2005 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC 2005) introduces very substantial technical changes and to reconcile the new NBCC requirements, CSA issued S16S1-05, Supplement #1 to CAN/CSA-S16-01 (CSA S16). All of these changes necessitate a fresh look at the underlying framing decisions to be taken by designers.
Not only do the changes affect the load assessment and design of the building structure, but designers should not rely solely on past experience in the search for the most economical solution. In response, CISC is offering a one-day course intended to provide understanding on design theory and the rationale behind code provisions as well as the application of specific Code formulae and requirements.
For a more comprehensive treatment of Commercial Building Design and Seismic Design, the 2 one day courses are being offered again in some regions.
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STEEL FRAMED COMMERCIAL BUILDING DESIGN (with SEISMIC)
This course will be offered in selected centres across Canada and will focus on practical and economical solutions for framing a six-storey building. Practical steel framing concepts and integration with architectural and mechanical features will be discussed. The course notes will include design solutions for the wind resisting system as well as typical members and components of the gravity frame. Seismic effects are evaluated for a region of low seismicity and less than ideal site conditions using the static method.
The course is being offered on the following dates in 2007:
| Winnipeg |
March 28 |
Greenwood Inn |
| Saskatoon |
March 29 |
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel |
| St. John's |
May 3 |
St. John's Convention Centre |
An interactive online registration form is provided below for the English language presentations.