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Residential Structural Design. Simplified.

This guided design series is a streamlined course demystifying homebuilding's structural principles. This series is based on the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC 2018), these principles will be applicable to many other code versions as well. Tailored for contractors, budding engineers, and DIY enthusiasts, we transform complex engineering insights into digestible knowledge, empowering you to tackle residential design tasks with confidence. Dive into a more accessible side of structural design with us!

Foundation Design Course

Here we will unearth the mysteries of designing foundations for homes. We will cover:
  • Sizing footings
  • Selecting reinforcement
  • Detailing stem walls
  • Slab-on-grade considerations
  • Pier location best practices
  • And more
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Floor Framing Design Course

In this video, the design of wood floor framing will be made easy. We will cover:
  • Sizing floor joists
    • Sawn lumber (2x)
    • I-joist
    • Wood truss
  • Designing beams & girders
    • Sawn lumber (2x)
    • LVL
    • Glulam
  • And more
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Wall Framing Design Course

The design of wood wall framing will be simplified in this course. We will cover:
  • Sizing wall studs
  • Analyzing columns supporting beams
  • Designing window & door framing
    • Headers
    • Jack studs
    • King studs
  • And more
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Roof Framing Design Course

Lets cap things off with the design of wood roof framing. We will cover:
  • Stick-framed roofs
    • Rafters
    • Ceiling joists
    • Ridge beams
  • Wood truss roofs
  • Ceiling beams
  • Uplift connectors
  • And more
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Lateral Design Course

This course is critical to evaluating a house's overall stability against wind & earthquakes. It impacts the design of all other components. We will cover:
  • Diaphragm design
    • Roof & floor planes
    • Spreads lateral loads to shear walls
  • Shear wall design
    • Takes lateral force into foundations
  • And more
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Deck Design Course

Stack the deck in your favor with this wood-framed deck course. We will cover:
  • Footings
  • Columns/posts
  • Beams
  • Joists
  • Connections
  • And more
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Full Home Design Course

All 6 videos in the series for one discounted price!

The total package! This course includes the entire Structural Design for Homes series. We will cover:
  • Foundation Design
  • Floor Framing Design
  • Wall Framing Design
  • Roof Framing Design
  • Lateral Design
  • Deck Design
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