“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
In September 2016, Roger LaBoube, P.E., from Missouri University of Science & Technology, gave a talk on Design Aids and Design Examples for Cold-Formed Steel. He chose the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (http://www.lls.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Roger shared his story about why he chose the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: “On June 7, 2003, our daughter […]
Understanding Personality/Behavior Traits for Improved Workplace Communication
Effective communication is a skill that is often undervalued in the workplace. We have years of training and multiple degrees to learn our trade, but how much time along the way has been directed at learning to deal effectively with others? Typically, we focus all our energy on learning concrete design techniques (pun intended), but […]
Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Tools: Download Design Guides and other Technical Documents
Are you interested in finding additional resources for the design of cold-formed steel members? In the September 2016 SE University session, Roger LaBoube, PhD, PE, from Missouri University of Science & Technology, gave a presentation on Design Aids and Design Examples for Cold-Formed Steel. He reviewed the resources available to structural engineers from various organizations […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Foundation
In August 2016, Annie Kao, P.E., from Simpson Strong-Tie, gave a talk on Effective Communication Skills for Workplace Conversations and Meetings. She chose the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) Foundation (http://seaosc.org/page-18108) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Annie chose this organization because it “supports structural engineering research and scholarships to students majoring in structural engineering.” […]
Accuracy in FTAO Wood Shear Wall Design Methods
Are you using the most accurate design method when you utilize Force Transfer Around Openings (FTAO) in your wood shear wall design? In the past, a variety of design techniques have been used to determine a rational analysis for wood shear walls, but recent research sheds some light on which methods are the most accurate […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Purdue University Lyles School of Civil Engineering
In July 2016, Karyn Beebe, P.E., from APA – The Engineered Wood Association, gave a talk on Advancements in Force Transfer Around Openings for Wood Framed Shear Walls. She chose Purdue University Lyles School of Civil Engineering (www.engineering.purdue.edu/CE) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Karyn said the following about this organization, “The Civil Engineering Department at Purdue […]
Helpful Tips to Avoid RFIs in Steel Connection Design
What are some things the engineer of record can do to reduce RFIs on steel connection design and avoid costly changes after bid selection? During the June 2016 SE University Session, Best Practices to Improve Structural Construction Documents, Carol Post, PE, SE, LEED AP, with Thornton Tomasetti, and Cathleen Jacinto, PE, SE, with FORSE Consulting, […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: The Epilepsy Foundation
In June 2016, Carol Post, P.E., S.E., from Thornton Tomasetti gave a talk on Best Practices to Improve Structural Construction Documents for SE University. She chose The Epilepsy Foundation (www.epilepsy.com) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Carol said the following about this charity, “Epilepsy can be a very challenging disease for those […]
Using Coordination Checklists to Improve Structural Bid Documents {Video}
Does your office have a system in place to ensure coordination between disciplines is addressed early and often throughout the design process? Are you frustrated by always having the same RFIs and Change Orders on your projects? The design process is just that – a process. However, many times we are met with the same […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Engineering Ministries International
In an effort to “Pay It Forward,” SE University is happy to announce our “SEU Speaker Inspires” program in which our speakers can designate a charity/organization of their choice for SE University to make a donation to help improve our world. In May 2016, Sam Rubenzer, P.E., S.E., from FORSE Consulting gave a talk on […]