Historic Timber Roof Truss Investigation and Structural Analysis

Description

Historic timber roof truss construction is varied in layout, truss configuration, and wood species. These variations, along with further complexities in loading, connections, and conditions of the materials, can make it challenging to know where to start in the investigation and structural analysis of historic timber roof trusses. This webinar will present a methodology and useful techniques for undertaking an investigation and structural analysis of historic timber roof trusses. Documentation of the structure, historical research, material and investigative testing, diagnosis of damage and conditions, examination of loads and load path, and structural analysis techniques will be covered. Through case studies, this process will be demonstrated and potential areas of weakness for these types of structures will be identified.

Speaker Info

Elizabeth Manning, PhD, PE (MN)
Structural Project Engineer
HGA
EManning@hga.com
612-758-4251

Speaker Bio

Elizabeth is a Structural Project Engineer at HGA with over 10 years of experience. Her professional experience focuses on condition assessment, analysis, and design of repair, strengthening, renovation or adaptive reuse of existing concrete, masonry, steel, and timber structures. She is also actively involved in professional organizations including as a member of the Steering Committee and Past-President of the Minnesota Structural Engineers Association (MNSEA) and as a Board Member of the Western Great Lakes Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology (APT WGLC).

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