“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Friends of Blue Mound State Park
In March 2017, Pat Conway, AIA, from the International Masonry Institute, presented Masonry Movement Joints from a Structural and Architectural Perspective. He nominated Friends of Blue Mound State Park (http://fwspbluemound.blogspot.com/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Friends of Blue Mound State Park is a group of volunteers working together to benefit the park by enhancing […]
Useful Resources for Masonry Joint Design
To access the articles from the July 2017 Learn, Innovate Excel Newsletter, please use the links below: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? OMF VS IMF VS SMF NEW DESIGN APPROACH RECOMMENDED FOR CHEVRON BRACED FRAMES Are you aware of the many resources that are available for free to assist structural engineers in the design and detailing of […]
Horizontal and Vertical Masonry Movement Joints
When designing with structural masonry and/or architectural brick veneer, are you certain you are following the best practices in regards to control or expansion joint placement in your design? Are you appropriately noting these movement joints on drawings and explaining in the specification to ensure the mason will follow your directions to prevent unnecessary cracks […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Humane Society of Loudoun County
In April 2017, Lori Koch, PE, from the American Wood Council, presented 2015 National Design Specification for Wood Construction – Significant Changes including Cross-laminated Timber. She nominated the Humane Society of Loudoun County (http://www.humaneloudoun.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Lori shared why she chose the Humane Society: “I have always loved animals, and have gained […]
Welding Myths Debunked – Steel Backing {Video}
How much consideration have you given to the use of steel backing for welds in seismic applications on your recent structural design jobs? Do you consider it more of a contractor’s means and methods, or do you investigate each application to be sure it meets the requirements of AWS D1.1? In the February 2017 SEU […]
Welding Myths Debunked – Maximum Fillet Weld Thickness
How many fillet welds do you specify on any given job? Are you confident that you have a complete and thorough understanding of the intent behind the code provisions as they apply to the maximum size fillet weld allowed? The use of fillet welds can get so repetitive and instinctive that we often specify them […]
SEU Speaker Inspires Organization of the Month: Bridges to Prosperity
In October 2016, Susan Burmeister, PE, from S2B Consulting Engineers, PLLC, presented Advanced Topics in Composite Steel Beam Design. She nominated Bridges to Prosperity (http://www.bridgestoprosperity.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. According to their website, “Bridges to Prosperity envisions a world where poverty caused by rural isolation no longer exists. Our programs provide access to […]
Structural Engineers Helping High School Students
SE Solutions recently helped organize a week long course called “Explore Engineering” at a Michigan High School. The course gave students an opportunity to get an insight into various disciplines of engineering, including Civil and Structural Engineering. Several structural engineers gave presentations to the students with an opportunity for “hands on” demonstrations also, including: AnnMarie […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: The City Mission – Cleveland
In February 2017, Duane Miller, PE, from the Lincoln Electric Company, presented Welding Myths that Structural Engineers Need to Know About. He nominated The City Mission in Cleveland (https://www.thecitymission.org) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Duane shared why he chose The City Mission: “An icon in the welding world, Mr. Omer W. Blodgett passed […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: David and Maxine Fowler Endowed Excellence Fund at the University of Texas at Austin
In January 2017, Matthew Rechtien, PE, Esq., a member of the law firm of Bodman PLC, presented A Case Study, and Legal Perspectives, on Engineering Ethics: The Kansas City Hyatt. He nominated the David and Maxine Fowler Endowed Excellence Fund at the University of Texas at Austin(http://endowments.giving.utexas.edu/page/fowler-david-maxine-exc-fnd-caee/4886/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Matthew shared why he chose the […]