The Advantages of Diaphragm Design in Post-frame Construction

By Anna Lockhart.  

Learn about the diaphragm design of post-frame buildings and how they compare to other methods in this webinar from the National Frame Building Association.  

The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) is dedicated to providing informational resources and educational opportunities that promote the interests of the post-frame construction industry for their members and the general public to participate in. Their free ongoing educational webinar series, the Post-Frame Advantage Online University, aims to educate participants in the basics of post-frame construction and other industry related subjects.  

Earlier this year, the NFBA hosted a webinar titled, “Diaphragm Design of Post Frame Using DAFI - Engineering Details.” In this educational webinar, led by University of Missouri Professor, Joseph Zulovich, PhD., participants learned the steps of diaphragm design of post-frame buildings using the diaphragm and frame interaction (DAFI) calculator which helps users accurately design buildings that meet the designated load requirements. As diaphragm design adds considerable strength to a structure, this webinar can offer viewers valuable knowledge.  

This recorded webinar highlights the diaphragm design process, and viewers can learn how to conduct 2D design of post-frame systems, how to conduct diaphragm designs of a post-frame system and how the diaphragm design can reduce the structural loads carried by the sidewall posts in a post-frame system. This valuable and informative webinar teaches viewers how to accurately identify the post-frame design resources that are available for architects and engineers and their importance.  

This webinar highlights the value of post-frame construction and applies it in a way that shows architects and building code officials the economic value and versatility of post-frame systems.  

Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about post-frame systems and how to utilize the diaphragm and frame interaction calculator (DAFI)!