Solutions: Community Storm Shelters with Code Updates
Full webinar title: Precast Concrete Solutions: Community Storm Shelters with Code Updates. We will Introduce FEMA 361 Storm Shelters with updated code requirements. Present Precast Concrete as a material and a system as used in the design of FEMA 361 Storm Shelters. Practical applications of Precast Concrete FEMA 361 buildings will be presented. These will be used to demonstrate various examples of Precast Concrete products and systems resolving the spatial needs of the project while providing a safe and secure structure in a serious storm event.
Thursday, Apr 14, 2022, 12PM Central
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Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW LU (only available to day-of attendees)
Learning Objectives:
- Introduce the principles of tornado loading and updated code requirements specific to FEMA 361 Storm Shelter design.
- Identify the components and attributes of a Precast Concrete Storm Shelter with focus on precast concrete details.
- Discuss the benefit of combining aesthetic and structure: from cost, available FEMA funding, and sustainable perspectives.
- Discuss using a Precast Concrete system for a new project, with consideration for integration into existing structures and aesthetics, or as a stand-alone project.
Presenter: Dave Robertson - Vice President of Sales, Prestressed Casting Co.
Dave began his career with and has worked for Prestressed Casting Co. for the past 33 years. That time has been spent working both in the design side of the company as a Project Coordinator and Drafting Manager and then in the project development side as a Technical Advisor, Estimator, and is currently serving as Vice President of Sales.
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