THURSDAY, September 24th, 2026 at Amenities Hall, 3700 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77042, Tel: (713)-266-6900
11:30 am – Social
11:45 am – Lunch
12:00 pm – Presentation Program
1:00 pm – Event Ends
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- Members $30
- Non-Members $35
- Students $5
Abstract:
This presentation will provide a detailed look at the structural design processes associated with a variety of mass timber products, including glued-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and nail-laminated timber (NLT). Applications for the use of these products in gravity force-resisting systems under modern building codes will be discussed. Other technical topics will include and an introduction to lateral systems common in mass timber buildings, mass timber floor vibration criteria, and connection options. Mass timber framing components are often left exposed to act as a finish while taking advantage of their aesthetics. As such, they are often required to provide a fire-resistance rating demonstrating their ability to maintain structural integrity in the event of a fire. This session will also discuss structural design of mass timber elements under fire conditions.
Presenters:
Mark Bartlett, P.E.
Bio:
Mark Bartlett, P.E. is the WoodWorks Senior Regional Director for Texas, a non-profit organization that provides free project support for commercial and multi-family wood buildings, a robust nationwide education program, and a wide range of published resources. Before joining WoodWorks in 2017, Mark spent 11 years as a practicing structural engineer, eight years as a field engineer with Simpson Strong-Tie, and six years in engineering business development. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas and Oklahoma. Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structures from Lehigh University.
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