Overview

Title: The Effect of Construction on the Durability of Fasteners in Mass Timber Webinar
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM PT
Duration: 1 Hour

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Summary

During construction, a site can experience dynamic weather and exposure conditions that range from hot to cold and dry to wet. In the construction environment and post construction, wood materials are in a constant state of moisture change that can affect corrosion and tension of embedded steel screws. The presentation integrates information about the provisions of CSA O86:24 pertaining to steel screws used in mass timber construction, the fundamentals of hydrogen embrittlement, screw installation specifications, and the effects of construction environment as related to mass timber projects.

Credits: Participants will earn one professional development hour (PDH). After completing the post-webinar online quiz, you can earn 0.1 continuing education unit (CEU) as well.

Attendee Prerequisites: Some experience in this field is helpful.

Intended Audience: Structural engineers, specifiers, architects, building officials, residential & commercial contractors, home owners and DIYers.

We'll have a live Q&A at the end.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the effect of the construction environment on mass timber materials.
  • Summarize the provisions of CSA O86:24 related to steel fastener specifications.
  • Understand the fundamentals of hydrogen embrittlement.
  • Describe the importance of installation specification on fastener performance.
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Speakers

Senior Technical Manager, R&D
Simpson Strong-Tie
Director of Engineering and Technology
Industrial Fasteners Institute