TSA Technical Series: Part 9 Structural Systems (Part 1)

While architects and designers often engage engineers for structural design, having solid foundational knowledge about structural systems can help bridge the gap between concept and coordination, reducing surprises down the line.

Join us and Jake Greenhow of Blackwell for a special two-part lecture series for architectural professionals focusing on the structural systems and limitations of buildings under Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code (Housing and Small Buildings).

For our first session, we’ll dive into everything structural in Part 9, other than lateral systems—which will be covered in Part 2 of this series—including key considerations for:

• Structural loads
• Foundations and underpinning
• Guards
• Masonry
• Chimneys and fireplaces
• Wood frame construction

It will also include a brief introduction to TACBOC standard details.

This lecture will be followed by TSA Technical Series: Part 9 Structural Systems (Part 2), where our speaker will explore best practices regarding the lateral systems of Part 9 structures that help to guard against wind and seismic forces, as well as review the most recent changes to this part of the OBC. 

TSA MEMBERS: This event is free for TSA Members using the discount code found in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard. Not a member yet? Membership is open to everyone and you can join here (student memberships are free!).

OAA MEMBERS: This lecture is eligible for 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour. When registering, please include your full name as registered with the OAA to ensure your certificate of participation is credited properly. Please also include an email address you check frequently to ensure you receive our certificate in a timely manner.

Above photo courtesy of Jake Greenhow.