Evaluating Sustainable Materials and Structures (12:30pm – 2:00pm Eastern)
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
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
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
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
Condition assessments after a fire often involve determining the load capacity of the remaining structural elements. Are you familiar with the equations used to determine
Are you aware of the many advantages of using flush-frame connections for open web steel joists? Not only are flush-frame connections an excellent solution to
Delegated connection design can be a beneficial way for the EOR to provide a superior product, but only if done correctly. Delegating connections allows the
Which section of ASCE 7 do you typically use to determine design wind loads for rooftop screenwalls? Would they be considered roof top equipment? Or
Engineers may often be confronted with competing duties of confidentiality, especially between clients or other engineering professionals. How can you establish which confidentiality rules apply
In June 2025, Ben Sitler, PE, SE, from Buro Happold, presented Seismic Design with BRBs – Pushing to the Limit. He nominated Institute of Science