A2) Nonprescriptive and Structural Basics for Residential Plan Review
Presented by: Chris Wong, PE, SE, Structural Engineer, City of Hillsboro
Monday, September 29 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
(In-person / Full Day)
Class Description
This course will provide a general overview on basic structural engineering principles. The structural basics that will be covered include Structural load paths; Loads cases, load combinations and load effects; Structural systems and behaviors; Structural irregularities. With an understanding of the structural basics, we can review how to apply this understanding to the review of nonprescriptive residential structures.
Oregon-specific information will be incorporated into the presentation as appropriate.
Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.
Learning Objectives
• Navigating structural plan review for new ORSC 2023 Nonprescriptive residential design
• Understand basic structural engineering principles
• Understand methods of designing structural components
About our Presenter
Chris Wong, PE, SE, is a licensed civil and structural engineer in Oregon and California. Chris has 20 years of experience in structural design, evaluation, and structural plan review of building structures. He spent the first 10 years of his career specializing in the design of residential and commercial structures in California. He is currently a structural engineer for the City of Hillsboro Community Development Department. He is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Oregon (SEAO), and a member of the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board for BCD.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
ORSC (Oregon Residential Specialty Code)
Target Audience (who should attend)
Plans Examiners
Level of Expertise
Beginner
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