A Structural Overview of Mass Timber Products and Code Provisions
Throughout the country, cities and states are early adopting the 2021 International Building Code mass timber provisions which expands the use of wood construction from 6 to 18 stories and demand for mass timber buildings are on the rise. There are over 1000 projects throughout the nation that are using mass timber under previous code provisions or the 2021 IBC provisions. This presentation provides an overview of mass timber structural systems that include cross-laminated timber (CLT), structural composite lumber (SCL), glued-laminated timber (glulam), mechanically laminated decking (aka nail-laminated timber, NLT), and large section sawn timbers. Heavy Timber and Mass Timber structural applications as well as fire protection requirements per the 2018 and 2021 IBC are discussed. Tips for working with a mass timber manufacturer are also discussed as early engagement is key to a successful mass timber project.
Michelle Kam-Biron is a California licensed structural engineer and a Mass Timber Specialist at Structurlam where she works with key decision makers to utilize Structurlam Mass Timber products. Prior to joining Structurlam, she has over 10 years of experience in the wood industry as Vice President of Education for the American Wood Council (AWC) and Senior Technical Director – National Lead Mid-rise/Multi-family Construction at WoodWorks. Ms. Kam-Biron has authored several articles and white papers related to the use of structural wood. Ms. Kam-Biron She also has over 20 years of experience managing and designing a wide range of projects. Ms. Kam-Biron graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Architectural Engineering (ARCE). She is a former Director for SEAOC, Past-President for SEAOSC and is a member of the SEAOC College of Fellow. She currently volunteers her time on the NCSEA Basic Education Committee, the ICC Professional Development Council Education Committee and is Past-Chair of ASCE-SEI Wood Education Committee as well as Past-Chair of the SEAOSC Women in Structural Engineering Committee.
| Description: | DVD with PDF handout Free standard shipping within U.S. Instant Video with PDF handout |
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| Speakers | Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., S.E.C.B. |
| Duration | 131 mins |