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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.

APA Building for High Wind Resistance in Light-Frame Wood Construction

Author(s)

APA - The Engineered Wood Association

Organization(s)

American Plywood Association,

APA

Publication Date

August, 2019

A publication highlighting recommendations that contribute to improved overall performance in the structural shell and focus on good connection details to tie together exterior walls, roofs and floors.

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.

Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

Publication Date

January, 2015

Video presentation covering seismic and wind design for wood-framed structures on the topics of load path continuity, building codes, and shear wall design alternatives.

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.