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Hurricanes, Earthquakes & Tornados - Design of Wood-frame Structures for Extreme Forces

Publication Date

December, 2013

Video presentation describing wood framing design to withstand extreme forces from severe weather.

Code Compliant Portal Frames Built Right

Author(s)

The Engineered Wood Association

Organization(s)

APA

Webinar explaining the importance of wall bracing to resist loads from wind and earthquakes.

Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

Publication Date

October, 2014

Video presentation providing top-to-bottom overview of wind-resistant construction methods for wood-framed structures using past weather disturbances to illustrate points.

After the Storm: Building for High Wind Resistance

Publication Date

April, 2018

Video presentation describing the importance of a continuous load path and how good design and construction practices can improve storm resistance per APA guidelines.