Concrete Shear Strengthening with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Structural strengthening with externally bonded FRP has grown in popularity in recent years and provides a viable option for strengthening reinforced concrete for seismic applications, remediations or retrofit of existing structures. Many products are available on the market, and design guidance has been included in building codes for a number of years. Are you aware […]
Structural Fire Protection
Are you familiar with the significant changes and common failure modes that occur in a steel framed structure during a fire? For over a century, engineers have been using a prescriptive approach to protect steel structures and their occupants from a fire event. The International Building Code also permits the application of performance-based structural fire […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Forgotten Felines and Fidos
In July 2021, SE University welcomed Mark Jarvinen, PE, from Simpson Strong-Tie, to present Design Methodology and Calculations using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Systems. Mark designated Forgotten Felines and Fidos (http://www.forgottenfelines.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Mark shared “Animals have no voice to advocate for their welfare or express their suffering and neglect. […]
Building Heights for Light Frame Wood Over Concrete Podium Structures
While podium structures have gained in popularity in North America in recent years, engineers should be aware of the limitations set on building height for these wood over podium structures within the code. In the April 2021 SE University session, Ashley Cagle, PE, SE, from WoodWorks, presented Structural Engineering of Light Frame Wood Over Concrete […]
Mean Recurrence Intervals for Wind Serviceability
When considering drift limits, how conservative are you when selecting your Mean Recurrence Interval wind load? Do you typically use the nominal wind speeds from the maps provided in ASCE 7 and consider those to be conservative for serviceability? Engineers can use their judgment to best decide which MRI is appropriate for any given project, […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Girls Build
In June 2021, SE University welcomed Erica Fisher, PhD, PE, from Oregon State University, to present Structural Fire Protection. Erica designated the Girls Build (https://girlsbuild.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Erica shared “Girls Build provides access and opportunity for young girls to engage with the building construction industry through hands-on learning […]
Floor-Wall Intersections in Type III Construction
For building designers looking to maximize building height in light-frame wood over concrete podium structures, Type IIIA construction can be an appropriate choice. This type of construction requires exterior walls to be non-combustible or fire retardant-treated wood (FRT), and the question of how to properly detail floor-to-wall intersections often arises. In the April 2021 SE University […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: SEAONC DEI Endowment Fund
In May 2021, SE University welcomed Emily Guglielmo, SE, from Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, to present Serviceability for the Practicing Engineer. Emily designated the SEAONC DEI Endowment Fund (https://www.seaonc.org/page/SEAONCDEI) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Emily selected the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) DEI Endowment as it’s a new and innovative […]
SE Solutions Provides Scholarships to 3 MSCE Structures Students from Purdue University (2021)
SE Solutions was pleased to recently present scholarships to three Purdue University Structures students to help defray the cost of their education. Mriganabh Boruah, Sarah Bowlin, and Heyi Feng were the recipients of the awards. This is the ninth year that SE Solutions has offered the scholarships. Mriganabh Boruah is from Assam, India. He received […]
Design Resources for Blast-Resistant Buildings
Does your engineering firm find itself needing to know more about the design of buildings for blast-resistance? Are you aware of the many available resources developed by a variety of public or government agencies which provide guidance on assessing risk level and threats for commercial or government buildings or determining required blast loads for design? […]