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“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: GRAACC Support Group for Adolescents and Children with Cancer

In April 2022, SEU welcomed Carine Magalhaes Leys, from Odeh Engineers, to present 2022 Post-Tensioning Design: Finite Element Method-Based Solutions.  Carine has designated GRAACC Support Group for Adolescents and Children with Cancer in Brazil (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/better-chances-of-cure-for-childhood-cancer-in-br/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Carine wished to support children in Brazil where there is an […]

Useful Resources for the Serviceability of Concrete Slabs

Engineers are often more familiar with strength provisions for concrete slabs, but building codes require adequate strength and serviceability.  Excessive cracking and sloping or bouncy floors can be a nuisance and render a building unusable for its intended purpose.  Thus, engineers should be familiar with the available resources providing guidance for serviceability issues above and […]

New Effects of Changes to ASCE 7-16 Wind Provisions

ASCE 7 wind maps have changed!  While the changes to the maps alone are significant, there have been other changes within the provisions which will largely affect most of the country.  Depending on your region of practice, the updates may have significant implications for new building construction.  Are you aware of the most significant changes […]