July 17 | Connecting the Load Path: Diaphragms Are More Than Just Deck and Fasteners

Description

Open web steel joists and joist girders are often used to support the structure for steel deck and concrete floor diaphragms. The joists and joist girders not only provide gravity support but are often categorized as collector elements. After reviewing the methods for determining diaphragm capacity and force distribution, we will review the interaction of the diaphragm with the supporting joist structure to ensure a complete load path for the diaphragm forces.

This webinar is provided by the Steel Joist Institute in partnership with the Steel Deck Institute. Participants can earn 1.5 PDHs.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how shear stiffness analysis can be used in lieu of designing a diaphragm as rigid or flexible.
• Review component capacities and limitations for joists, deck and fasteners.
• Identify online tools that can be used to simplify the design process.
• Coordinate diaphragm design with connecting components and lateral resisting systems.

Speakers

Gerald McKenzie
Hamid Foroughi, Ph.D, P.E.

Date/Time

Date: July 17, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET

Who Should Attend This Webinar?

Structural engineers, fabricators, detailers and connection design firms that are responsible for steel joist and Joist Girder building designs and their connections. Those with very little design experience as well as those with many years of experience will find the course beneficial.

Professional Development Hours

Each participant will earn 1.5 PDHs and receive a certificate of completion from SJI.

Registration Fees

Registration is $75 per person for individual and $300 for site registration.

• Individual registration provides unique links for login for each individual you register.
  • If you order multiple individual registrations, you will need to email webinars@steeljoist.org the names and email addresses of the additional individuals you purchase an individual registration for so they can receive their unique link.
• Site registration provides one link for login, allowing multiple people to view the webinar in one room.
  • Since many companies are working remote please let us know if you need individual links for remote attendance for your site registration.

Forms of Payment

Payments may be made online using a credit card. You may also pay by check, payable to SJI Webinars.