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The structural community specifies roof and floor deck connections as traditional spot puddle welds, screw fasteners or mechanical fasteners. This course will identify the limitations of deck connection types and will bring awareness to the most consistent and reliable fastening approach.

Modern roof deck connection design can include calculations and optimization beyond referencing a manufacturer’s shear tables. After a brief overview of deck diaphragm connection types, this course will dive into the model codes and required steps of roof deck diaphragm design. A series of design examples are included using a variety of design resources.

This course will inform the structural community on elements of reinforced concrete design using post-installed adhesive anchor systems. The ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements", otherwise known as AC308, includes provisions to assess adhesive systems for use with the development and splice provisions of ACI 318-19 Chapter 25 (non-seismic) and Chapter 18 (seismic). This course is accredited through NCSEA Diamond Review for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit.

Evolving energy codes have increased the minimum performance of buildings and their facades. There are many methods to meet these new requirements, including the use of Rainscreen Façades. This session will cover a brief overview of code requirements, the benefits of a Rainscreen Façade compared to other methods, as well as the components involved in Rainscreen construction.