SJI Comparison Tool: Composite vs. Non-Composite Joists
Are you aware of the many advantages of using open web steel joists to achieve a high performance floor? In many cases, steel joists are an economical solution to reduce the overall steel weight, reduce floor-to-floor heights, reduce costs, and produce a flatter finished floor with improved vibration characteristics. In the past, engineers have faced […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: ACI Foundation
In October 2025, Kimberly W. Kramer, PhD, PE, SE, from Kansas State University, presented Designing for Openings in Wood Diaphragms. She nominated ACI Foundation (ACI Foundation > Home) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Kimberly shared, “I selected the ACI Foundation because concrete is the most widely used building material in the […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: One More Child
In September 2025, SEU welcomed Josh Canova, PE, from New Millenium, and Victor Esty, from Canam Steel, to present Properly Specifying Steel Deck. Josh and Victor have designated One More Child (https://onemorechild.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Josh shared, “As a husband and father who is not only blessed with a […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Girls Build
In July 2025, SE University welcomed Erica Fisher, PhD, PE, from Oregon State University, to present Hot Topic: The Fire Performance of Mass Timber. Previously in 2021, Erica designated the Girls Build (https://girlsbuild.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month and she has chosen to do the same in 2025. Erica shared “Girls […]