“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: ALS Association
In October 2026, SEU welcomed Derek Gilbert, PE, from Simpson Strong-Tie, to present Navigating the Cracked Masonry Design Requirements for Post-Installed Anchors. Derek designated the ALS Association (Dedicated to Finding a Cure for ALS | The ALS Association) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Derek shared “I selected the ALS Association because […]
Elevated Building Wind Pressures
After each code cycle, NCSEA develops and distributes surveys for practicing engineers across the country to measure their opinions on various topics within the building code standard. The results of these surveys influence the development and changes to the provisions used throughout the country. After the last code cycle, NCSEA recommended several useful changes and […]
SJI Joist and Joist Girder Reinforcement Tool
Structural engineers are often tasked with making modifications to existing floor or roof structures to accommodate new equipment or changes in use loads that were not considered in the original structural design. Many options exist to alter steel joists and joist girders to increase their load carrying capacity, however the alterations can be complex. Are […]