Enhancing Structural Design with Advanced Techniques
Discover how ForteWEB™ can help optimize structural design, link loads, manage roof slopes, and much more.
Sponsored by Trus Joist® Weyerhaeuser
On July 24th, 2024, Trus Joist® and Fine Homebuilding held a webinar to explore advanced features and techniques in ForteWEB™ that can enhance your design and project efficiency. This information is perfect for both new and experienced users looking to leverage ForteWEB’s powerful capabilities.
In this webinar, we covered:
- Introduction to ForteWEB: A brief overview of ForteWEB for new users.
- Holes, Tapered End Cuts, and Flange Notches: Learned how to accurately model and accommodate these structural modifications.
- Load Linking: Discovered how to effectively link loads across different structural elements for comprehensive load management.
- Roof Slope Fields: Dug into how to input and manage varying roof slopes within your designs.
- Roof Members, Hips, and Valley Beams: Gained insights into designing and specifying these critical roof components.
- Wall Members: Explored advanced options for modeling and detailing wall members within ForteWEB.
- Q&A: Specific questions were answered in real-time by our software experts, ensuring participants left the webinar ready to apply what they learned.
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Jim Johnson is a Weyerhaeuser Technology Specialist. In this role, Jim provides software training and consulting to users of Weyerhaeuser’s ForteWEB™, Javelin®, Stellar® software, and NextPhase® Site Solutions. Jim has 20 years of experience in supporting Weyerhaeuser customers with EWP software and technology tools |
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Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist Territory Manager Steve Rudowsky brings decades of experience to his sales role. Based in greater Philadelphia area, Steve focuses his efforts serving builders using Trus Joist products in residential construction. Prior to his 6 years at Weyerhaeuser, Steve was a third-generation builder who worked alongside his father constructing commercial, residential, and agricultural buildings. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and holds a secondary teaching certificate in vocational agriculture. Steve resides in Pennsylvania with his wife and two teenage sons enjoying all things woodworking and outdoor activities. |
