Module: Introducing bracing
Product Description
Forces from wind and earthquakes place demands on a building. These demands are calculated for a particular building so that the building can be designed with enough bracing capacity to resist the demand and perform structurally.
Topics covered in this self-paced module:
- Wind bracing
- Earthquake bracing
- Library
Gain 100% in the test at the end of the module, and you'll receive a record of your completion that can be submitted as part of your CPD activity log.
| Publication date | 29 May 2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | eLearning module |
| Availability | Available |
| Product code | EL003 |
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