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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE |
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Integrally Colored Concrete |
| Find everything you need to know about coloring concrete with integral (mixed in) colors. Review the wide spectrum of colors that are used, the application process, and the benefits of integral color concrete that give it a long-lasting appeal. |
| DAV03A - Sponsored by Davis Colors |
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DIVISION 4 - MASONRY |
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Light Weight Honeycomb Reinforced Stone Cladding System |
| Review composite wall panels made of thin natural stone veneer reinforced with an aluminum honeycomb backing. The stone veneer can be almost any stone including granite, marble, and limestone. Learn about the many aspects and benefits of a stone panel system. |
| STI04A - Sponsored by Stone Panels, Inc. |
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DIVISION 5 - METALS |
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Access Ladders And Disappearing Stairways: Code Compliant Solutions |
| Identify and understand the different types of access ladders and disappearing stairways. Review the applications for each type, as well as the building codes that should be considered when installing access ladders and disappearing stairways. |
| PLL05A - Sponsored by Precision Ladders, LLC |
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Construction Joints: Head Of Wall Deflection Systems |
| Review the benefits of light gauge steel in the application of a head of wall deflection system. Learn about how head of wall deflection systems are used, the track assemblies, individual components, and how to detail them. |
| DIE05C - Sponsored by Dietrich Metal Framing |
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Design Engineering and Exterior Light-Gauge Steel Framing Basics |
| This course provides a basic overview of exterior light-gauge steel framing, as well as the characteristics and usage of different types of exterior deflection systems. Review how to avoid common mistakes when framing, and the ASTM standards for light-gauge steel framing products. |
| DIE05H - Sponsored by Dietrich Metal Framing |
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Designing With Shear Walls For Low To Midrise Construction |
| Understand how to design with shear walls for low to midrise construction. The components, location, test standards, advantages and disadvantages, as well as what should be considered when specifying shear elements are illustrated in this course. |
| CEM05C - Sponsored by California Expanded Metal Company / CEMCO |
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Dynamic and Static Head-of-Wall Joint Fire Protection |
| Evaluate what a head of wall assembly consists of, as well as the UL standards for approval. Develop an understanding of the rating systems used, the treatment types, and what design professionals should consider when specifying protection of dynamic or static head of wall joints. |
| CEM05A - Sponsored by California Expanded Metal Company / CEMCO |
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Introduction to Expanded Metal and Applications |
| Be able to describe the benefits of expanded metal and how it is installed, including what the current standards are. Learn how to write specifications using industry standard nomenclature on various patterns. |
| EMM05A - Sponsored by EMMA |
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Pedestrian Cable Railings (Guardrails With Cable In-fill) |
| Discuss the unique design requirements for a railing using cable as a railing in-fill. Review the different types of cable construction methods, and explain the proper mounting and tension requirements when installing a pedestrian cable railing. |
| ULT05A - Sponsored by The Cable Connection Inc. |
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Why Build With Steel? Utilizing Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems |
| Learn the advantages of using light-gauge steel in low to mid-rise construction. Review the various types of components and connectors used in floor framing, as well as several other applications for light-gauge steel in today’s construction methods. |
| DIE05G - Sponsored by Dietrich Metal Framing |
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DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS |
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Designing Floor Systems with Engineered Wood Joists |
| There are many factors to consider when designing a floor system with engineered wood joists. Review the design strategies, code requirements, different types of engineered floor components, and their capabilities and limitations. |
| UFP06A - Sponsored by Universal Forest Products, Inc. |
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Designing With Structural Insulated Panels |
| Become familiar with structurally insulated panels (SIP) and their applications, energy strategies and current industry assembly standard. Illustrate SIP design and engineering methods. |
| SIP06C - Sponsored by Structural Insulated Panel Association |
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FR Wood in Today's Buildings |
| Describing the characteristics of fire retardant wood, its manufacturing process, and its many features as well as identifying required codes, where FR wood is used, and possible new design options is the focus of this educational course. |
| AWP06I - Sponsored by Arch Wood Protection |
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Improving Timber Connections through Design |
| Compare traditional mortise and tenon joinery with embedded timber connectors, and become familiar with the parts of a common frame, installation processes, and design for: tension, compression, and shear utilizing steel embedded connectors. This course will help you specify different styles of connectors for wood to wood, wood to concrete, and wood to steel connections. |
| TLX06A - Sponsored by Timberlinx |
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