Intended Audience: primarily for civil, construction,and architectural engineers. However this course may apply to other disciplines as well.
The Permanent Wood Foundation (PWF) is an innovative building system that saves builders time and creates comfortable, warm living areas that enhance a home's saleability. Just what exactly is a Permanent Wood Foundation?
It's a load-bearing lumber-framed foundation wall sheathed with plywood. All lumber and plywood components in the wood foundation are pressure-treated with preservatives to withstand decay from moisture and insect damage.
The PWF is an engineered foundation construction system. The engineering design analysis was developed jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, the American Forest & Paper Association(AF&PA), and the American Wood Preservers Institute(AWPI), with field evaluations by the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation, Inc.
Topics: • Introduction to Permanent Wood Foundations (PWF) • Site Considerations • Elements of the PWF System • PWF Installation Procedures • PWF Applications • Uses with Crawl Space Foundations • Uses with Basement Foundations • Other PWF Applications • Related Systems • Various related Details and Sectional Drawings
Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years
Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.
