SEAoNY Programs Committee Presents:
Mass Timber Connections
DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
TIME: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Mass timber construction offers a unique combination of sustainability, adaptable design, and aesthetics that have given rise to dozens of elegant structures across the globe. With the recent code changes in the US, it is easier than ever for designers to use mass timber in bigger, taller buildings. These mass timber elements are capable of supporting large loads, and accordingly, the connections in these structures must be equally capable of safely transferring the structural demands.
Proper design and detailing of connections are imperative for the performance of any structure, and timber design is no different. This presentation will address some of the important elements for mass timber connection design, including structural design provisions, fire-resistant connection design, and details to consider when using pre-engineered solutions such as beam hangers. A discussion of the influence of connector placement on brittle failure in wood elements, seismic drift performance, and fire performance will be included.
1 PDH Available
Registration Fees:
SEAoNY Student Members* - Free
SEAoNY Members* - $10
Non-Members - $25
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Sustaining Members & Corporate Sponsors interested in using their free event registration should email admin@seaony.org for the registration code.
Registration ends Monday, September 15, 2025.
Lori Koch, P.E. is a Senior Product Engineer with MTC Solutions, where her work focuses on creating material to help engineers design efficient mass timber connections. She has worked as an advocate and educator for timber products for over a decade, and has had the privilege of speaking to timber design professionals across the country in that time. She has degrees in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and Clemson University, and a degree in Wood Science and Forest Products from Virginia Tech. She is a member of the NCSEA Education Committee, a board member for SEAVa, and a licensed PE in Virginia.
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