Multi-Story Building Systems and Selection Criteria
Learning Objectives:
- Name the three long-span composite floor systems and describe their distinguishing characteristics.
- Specify the best system for a project based on an assessment of that project’s key design criteria.
- Identify the main resources used to guide system selection, including engineering standards, design guidelines, and manufacturers’ tables.
- Explain why early collaboration with suppliers is key to the system selection process and how it impacts a project’s construction efficiency.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course outlines the attributes, functions, benefits, limits, and acoustic qualities of composite deck slabs. It reviews the three primary types of composite systems that represent the full range of long-span composite floor systems and examines the criteria for their selection, design, and engineering. In addition, it provides a comprehensive range of industry standards and resources that a designer could consult to ensure, at a minimum, compliance with all building regulations and industry standards.
Photo courtesy of New Millennium Building Systems
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Alex Therien, is a licensed architect, a member of the AIA, and LEED Accredited Professional that has been practicing for more than 15 years. Alex has taught courses on construction detailing and works with project teams in schematic design on Long-span Composite Floor Systems and Architectural Deck applications in a wide range of building types. He assists throughout the design and construction phases with architects, engineers, contractors and fabricators. |
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