January 21 – ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

Description

New Reliability-Targeted Snow Loads in 2024 IBC – Learn about the significant changes to the 2024 IBC snow load provisions, as well as how to use the new digital platform and webtool available from ASCE.

This session will highlight the adoption of reliability-targeted ground snow loads (GSLs), including the methodology for developing four new maps for Risk Category I, II, III, and IV. The new ground snow loads replace the 50-year uniform hazard design snow loads that have been adopted by the Codes for decades. This session will also include details on the new winter wind parameter, revisions to the design drift loads, and more. Additional information regarding the new digital platform and webtool available from ASCE will also be presented. This tool was developed to support the full version of ASCE 7-22, easily accessible and free for all users.

This webinar is provided by the Steel Joist Institute. Participants can earn 1.5 PDHs.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the significant updates to the snow provisions in ASCE 7-22, including how the new ground snow maps were developed.
• Understand the ASCE 7-22 provisions adopted by the 2024 IBC.
• Learn how to use the new digital platform and webtool available from ASCE.
• Identify and apply new provisions for thermal factors, snow drift heights, and windward drift widths in accordance with ASCE 7-22.
• Explain the revised rain load calculation methodology in Chapter 8, including the inclusion of ponding head and updated guidance for drainage systems.
• How to specify snow loads for joist and joist girders.

Speaker

Scott Russell
Manager – Innovation Services, Vulcraft

Scott is a licensed professional civil and structural engineer. He has worked for Nucor Corporation for 31 years, 20 of which in metal building systems, and 11 now with Vulcraft and Verco, the country’s leading supplier of open-web steel joists, steel deck, and bar grating. He currently leads a nationwide innovation and market expansion team focused on solutions that address trends in the construction world and how we can build more economically, more efficiently, and more sustainably. Throughout his career, he has been active in several organizations, notably the MBMA, AISI, and the ASCE 7 Standards committees.

Date/Time

Date: January 21, 2026
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 can earn 1.5 PDHs and receive a certificate of completion from SJI.

Registration Fees

Registration is $95 per person for individual and $495 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 individuals you purchased the webinar for so they can receive their unique link.
• Site registration provides one link for login, allowing multiple people to view the webinar.