Design Criteria Based on Structural Irregularity
When your structure has a horizontal or vertical irregularity, do you find yourself trying to quickly recall the additional seismic design requirements you need to consider? Two quick examples: Is a 3-D analysis required? Is the irregularity allowed in the seismic design category where the structure is to be built? In December 2016, Kimberley Robinson, […]
Helpful Flowcharts for Permitted Seismic Design Analysis Methods per ASCE7-10
When starting a new project, is it a challenge to determine what design method you can use for the seismic analysis of your structure? Do you find yourself spending a significant amount of time researching associated code provisions? In the December 2016 SE University Session, Structural Irregularities per the ASCE7-10 Seismic Design Requirements, Kimberley Robinson, […]
Specifications for Steel Castings
Have you been involved in a project with extensive architecturally-exposed steel connections or complex geometric constraints? Or, have you ever considered using standardized steel castings to improve seismic resistance in braced frame construction? Structural steel castings can be a benefit in all of these situations, but may not be as familiar to most engineers as […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Structural Engineers Association of Utah Scholarship Program
In December 2016, Kimberley Robinson, PE, SE, from SunSteel LLC, gave a talk on Structural Irregularities per the ASCE7-10 Seismic Design Requirements. She chose the Structural Engineers Association of Utah Scholarship Program (http://www.seau.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Kim shared why she chose the SEAU Scholarship Program: “I think that it is very important to support young and […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: École Lakay Project
In November 2016, Carlos de Oliveira, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., from Cast Connex Corporation, gave a talk on Structural Applications for Steel Castings. He chose the École Lakay Project in Haiti (http://www.cca-acc.com/cca/ecole-lakay/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Carlos chose the École Lakay Project because his company has previously donated to the design and […]
Composite Steel Beams with Slab Openings
Have you recently had a project where an architect insisted on running ductwork through the slab at an inconvenient location for your composite steel beam? Perhaps you have a building that is changing occupancy and you need to determine the absolute maximum composite strength available in an existing beam section with a new slab opening […]
Changes Coming to Minimum Percent Composite Recommendations
One of the most frequently misunderstood statements in the AISC Commentary is about to get a facelift. Perhaps you have been under the impression that the Code requires a minimum of 25% for partial composite action? Or did you believe that the Commentary suggested a minimum of 50% composite action? Because of the confusion around […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: United Services Organization
In November 2016, Scott Nacheman, MSc.Eng., AIA, from DeSimone Consulting Engineers, gave a talk on The Indiana State Fair Collapse Incident. He chose the United Service Organizations (http://www.uso.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Scott shared why he chose the USO: “I am involved with several organizations that support our men and women in uniform and […]
SE Solutions, LLC Becomes an Accredited Provider of IACET CEUs
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded accreditation status to SE Solutions, LLC (Parent company of the SE University program). IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). SE Solutions, LLC completed a rigorous application process, including a review by an IACET site visitor, […]
SE Solutions Provides Scholarships to 3 MSCE Structures Students from Purdue University (2016)
SE Solutions was pleased to recently present scholarships to three Purdue University Structures students to help defray the cost of their education. Goran Milutinovic, Ryan Whelchel, and Alana Wilbee were the recipients of the awards. This is the fifth year that SE Solutions has offered the scholarships. Goran Milutinovic received his BS in Civil Engineering […]