SEAoT San Antonio // August 2022 Chapter Meeting

Dear Members:

The next meeting of the SEAoT San Antonio Chapter will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022.  We will be hosting our Chapter meeting via GoToMeeting.  A meeting invite will be sent to registered participants prior to the meeting.

Topic: Mass Timber Structural Design: Engineering Modern Timber Structures

Summary: This presentation will provide a detailed look at the structural design processes associated with a variety of mass timber products, including glued-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and nail-laminated timber (NLT). Applications for the use of these products in gravity force-resisting systems under modern building codes will be discussed. Other technical topics will include mass timber floor panel vibration criteria, connection options and design considerations, and an introduction to lateral systems common in mass timber buildings. Mass timber framing components are often left exposed to act as a finish while taking advantage of their aesthetics. As such, they are often required to provide a fire-resistance rating demonstrating their ability to maintain structural integrity in the event of a fire. This session will also discuss structural design of mass timber elements under fire conditions.

Presenter: Mark Bartlett, PE is the Texas Regional Director for WoodWorks – The Wood Products Council. WoodWorks is a non-profit that provides free assistance to design teams working on commercial and multifamily wood buildings. Mark received his BS in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and has worked as a structural engineer in many capacities. He spent 11 years as a practicing structural engineer, eight years as a field engineer with Simpson Strong-Tie and six years in business development for a structural engineering firm. Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Texas and Oklahoma.

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Cost: Free for current members and UTSA registrants.  $10 for non-members.

Payment (for non-members):

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Please note that after payment, your invoices will still show a balance until payments have been reconciled with PayPal.  This will occur prior to the meeting date.

Registration will be open until Monday, August, 22nd at 12pm (CST).

Sincerely,

SEAoT San Antonio Chapter