Seismic Design – Appropriate Implementation of the Overstrength Omega o Factor (12:30pm – 2pm Eastern)
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
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
In March 2022, SEU welcomed Matthew Rechtien, PE, Esq., from Walter P. Moore, to present 2022 Engineering Ethics Update: The Ethics of Competition. In prior
HSS connections tend to be heavy on welded applications rather than field bolted options. However, there are many viable options for using bolted connections in
In February 2022, SEU welcomed Dave Adams, PE, SE, from BWE, Inc., to present Serviceability of Concrete Slabs. Dave designated Engineers Without Borders (ewb-usa.org) for
SE Solutions was pleased to recently present scholarships to two Purdue University Structures students to help defray the cost of their education. Nichole Criner and Benjamin
In January 2022, SEU welcomed Brad Fletcher, SE from Atlas Tube, to present HSS Bolted Connections. Brad designated the American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/) for our
Steel joist bridging plays an important role in the overall strength of a joist system. Bridging provides lateral stability during erection and when chords are
As we start the new year, we’d like to thank our structural engineering community for partnering with us to support various causes to make the
In December 2021, SEU welcomed Don Scott, PE, SE, from PCS Structural Solutions, and Cherylyn Henry, PE, from Zapata, to present ASCE 7-16 Wind (plus
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