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Steel Joist Bridging FAQs Answered

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 not fully braced during the application of loads. However, conflicts are common when locating bridging on drawings, in the field, and during retrofits. How should engineers address or avoid these […]

SE Solutions Making a Difference with Year End Charitable Giving

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 most impact.  As 2021 concluded, SE Solutions was able to support Brooke’s Place in Indianapolis, Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, Feeding America, Purdue University Civil Engineering, and Purdue University […]

“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: SEI Futures Fund

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 Updates).  Don and Cherylyn designated the SEI Futures Fund (https://www.asce.org/communities/institutes-and-technical-groups/structural-engineering-institute/futures-fund) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Cherylyn shared “The SEI Futures Fund has provided an invaluable opportunity […]

“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Engineers without Borders

In October 2021, SEU welcomed Susan Burmeister, PE, from S2B Structural Consultants, to present Camber – Design and Construction.  Susan designated Engineers without Borders (https://www.ewb-usa.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Engineers Without Borders USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. Their […]

“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Utah State University Civil Engineering Department Steel Bridge Team

In November 2021, SEU welcomed Tim Holtermann, PE, SE, from Canam Steel, and Bruce Brothersen, PE, SE, from Vulcraft, on behalf of the Steel Joist Institute, to present Bridging and Steel Joists.  Bruce designated Utah State University Civil Engineering Department Steel Bridge Team (https://engineering.usu.edu/cee/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Bruce shared […]

Punching Shear Review for Concrete Flat Plates

Punching shear checks are vital when using concrete flat plates due to the brittle nature of this failure mode.  Punching shear failure can be avoided by increasing the slab depth or incorporating other shear enhancement techniques, but are these enhancements necessary or does the flat plate have enough capacity on its own? In the September […]

Horizontal Reinforcement Options for Minimizing Control Joints

Are you stuck in an empirical rut when it comes to locating control joints in your structural masonry walls?  Control joints at 25 feet on center with standard joint reinforcement is typical for many engineering projects, however, some buildings warrant a closer look at minimizing the use of control joints in order to achieve a […]

“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Grace to You

In September 2021, SE University welcomed Michael E. Sheridan, PE, SE, SECB, from Allen & Hoshall, to present Concrete Flat Plate Design.  Mike designated Grace to You (https://www.gty.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Mike shared “My life has changed so dramatically in the last 30 years, when Jesus Christ intervened into […]

References for Masonry Movement Joint Design

Whose responsibility is it to locate control joints within a masonry structure?  When is it appropriate to eliminate vertical control joints in structural masonry walls?  Movement joints often are overlooked for their importance to the integrity of masonry structures, and many times are inadequately addressed in typical notes or specifications rather than physically identified on […]

“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Fellowship of Christian Athletes

In August 2021, SE University welcomed Sam Rubenzer, PE, SE, from FORSE Consulting, to present Movement Joints for Masonry: Structural Edition.  Sam designated Fellowship of Christian Athletes (https://www.fca.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Sam shared “Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a good organization to provide support for students mind body and […]