Central Chapter Dinner Meeting: 

An Overview of Mass Timber Connection Design Basics

Mass timber is gaining popularity in the United States due to changes in recent editions of the IBC. Proper design and detailing of connections are imperative for the performance of any structure, and timber design is no different. This presentation will address some of the important elements for mass timber connection design, including structural design provisions, fire-resistant connection design, and details to consider when using pre-engineered solutions such as beam hangers. A discussion of the influence of connector placement on brittle failure in wood elements, seismic drift performance, and fire performance will be included.

Speaker:

Lori Koch, P.E.

Senior Product Engineer

MTC Solutions

Lori Koch, P.E., is a Senior Product Engineer with MTC Solutions, where her work focuses on helping engineers design efficient mass timber connections. She previously worked for the American Wood Council for over 10 years, and has been an advocate and educator for timber products for nearly her entire career. She has been privileged to speak to timber design professionals from across the country and internationally on wood structural design and code topics, and hasn't gotten tired of talking about it yet! She is a member of the NCSEA Education Committee, a board member for SEAVA, and a licensed PE in Virginia.

Please join us!