Architects

We have developed several one-hour AIA-CES presentations. These presentations can be delivered to you in person or via webinar. To request a presentation, please drop us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and include your complete address and telephone number. Scroll down for more information.

Engineers

LU  CU
PDH

We also have several presentations, specially developed for engineers, in which we delve much deeper into the engineering background and current standards that control the design of Cold-Formed Steel trusses. These presentations can also be delivered in person or via webinar. Each participant in these webinars will receive a certificate of completion.

All Building Professionals

The industry-standard reference book, Truss Design Manual, is available to all Building Professionals. This 80-page reference could be considered a "Steel Truss 101" course. Click the icon for more information on this resource.

Introduction to Cold-Formed Steel Truss Systems
(Delivered in-person or via webinar)

Description
An overview of the various types of cold-formed steel (CFS) truss systems, their physical and structural characteristics and applications, and how to specify these systems.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
(1) identify the different types of CFS truss systems,
(2) understand the product abilities and limitations of various CFS truss systems, and
(3) specify a pre- engineered CFS truss system.

HSW; No
Provider : TrusSteel®
Length/Credits:1.5 Hour / 1.5 LU each
Cost: None
Contact: Dave Goodwin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How Taught
The in-person delivered presentation is delivered via using a PowerPoint presentation, industry literature and physical samples. The webinar version is delivered via internet webinar.  In each presentation, the CES facilitator presents information on the nature and types of CFS trusses, including basic terminology and applications.  Physical samples are used to demonstrate truss terminology (in the in-person version only).

A/V Needed
Electrical power and a screen for PowerPoint presentation (CES facilitator will provide a laptop computer, video projector, literature and samples). Not required in webinar version.

Target Audience    
Architects, engineers, specifiers and other design professionals in the building market.  Can be presented to any size audience.

Description
An overview of truss bracing requirements and methodologies.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn why bracing a truss system is important, the categories of bracing, types of bracing, members that require bracing and bracing design responsibilities.

How Taught
Using a PowerPoint presentation and physical samples, the CES facilitator presents information on the bracing of truss systems, including basic terminology and applications.  Physical samples are used to demonstrate
truss terminology.

A/V Needed
Electrical power and a screen for PowerPoint presentation (CES facilitator will provide the laptop computer, video projector and samples).

Target Audience
Architects, engineers, specifiers and other design professionals in the building market.  Can be presented to any size audience.