Determining Transfer Forces {Video}
On projects with steel braced frames, do you typically show transfer forces on your drawings (for delegated connection designs)? Would a refresher on how to calculate these forces be helpful for you or your staff? During our October 2015 session, Understanding Load Paths, Carol Drucker, SE, PE, P.Eng, from Drucker Zajdel Structural Engineers, described transfer […]
Tips on Connection Forces/Design for Horizontal Bracing
During the October 2015 SE University Session Understanding Load Paths, Carol Drucker discussed load paths for a variety of framing configurations, including vertical and horizontal bracing connections. Carol mentioned that when considering the load path for horizontal bracing connections, she recommends the article “Horizontal Bracing” written by Bo Dowswell, P.E., which appeared in Modern Steel […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Structural Engineers Foundation
In an effort to “Pay It Forward,” SE University is happy to announce our “SEU Speaker Inspires” program in which our speakers can designate a charity/organization of their choice for SE University to make a donation to help improve our world. In October 2015, Carol Drucker, SE, PE from Drucker Zajdel Structural Engineers gave a talk on […]