“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Institute of Science Tokyo International Exchange Support Project
In June 2025, Ben Sitler, PE, SE, from Buro Happold, presented Seismic Design with BRBs – Pushing to the Limit. He nominated Institute of Science Tokyo International Exchange Support Project (https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/public-engagement/giving/recognition/study-abroad) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Ben shared, “The International Exchange Support Project fund at Science Tokyo promotes collaboration between Japan […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance
In May 2025, Kyle Jenkins, PE, from Advantage Structural Engineers, presented Tips for the EOR when Delegating Steel Connection Design. He nominated Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA – Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Kyle shared, “CORA builds and maintains natural surface trails in the Cincinnati region, for mountain biking, […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Purple Power Animal Welfare Society
In April 2025, Kimberly W. Kramer, PhD, PE, SE, from Kansas State University, presented Designing for Openings in Wood Diaphragms. She nominated Purple Power Animal Welfare Society (Purple Power Animal Welfare Society Rescuing Homeless Pets) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Kimberly shared, “I selected Purple Power Animal Welfare Society because of […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: SEAOC SE Pathways Program
In March 2025, Emily Guglielmo, PE, SE, from Martin/Martin, presented Refining Wind Load Approaches for Non-building Structures. She nominated SEAOC SE Pathways Program (SE Pathways Intro – Structural Engineers Association of California) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. SEAOC’s SE Pathways to the Profession initiative aims to address the disparity of engagement […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Friends of Perryville Battlefield
In February 2025, SEU welcomed Matthew Rechtien, PE, Esq., from Walter P. Moore, to present Mum’s the Word – 2025 Engineering Ethics Update: Engineers’ Duty of Confidentiality. In prior years, Matt has designated Friends of Perryville Battlefield (https://www.friendsofperryville.org) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month and he has chosen to do the same […]
Wind Loads for Temporary Structures
Temporary structures can be an enigma for structural engineers. ASCE 7 does not directly address temporary structures, so engineers are left to their own judgment to determine the appropriate wind load provisions to use. In the March 2025 SEU session, Emily Guglielmo, PE, SE, from Martin/Martin, presented Refining Wind Load Approaches for Non-building Structures. Emily […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University
In January 2025, SEU welcomed Thomas Heausler, PE, SE, from Heausler Structural Engineers, to present Seismic Design – Appropriate Implementation of the Overstrength (Omega o) Factor. Thomas designated the Annual Fund for the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University (Giving to Tulane – Science and Engineering – Endowed Funds) for our SEU Speaker […]
Advantages to Flush Framed Connections for Vibration of Steel Joists
Structural systems using open-web steel joists are popular due to their cost effectiveness, flexibility, and ease of installation. Because these systems have high strength-to-weight ratios, human-induced vibration often controls the member sizes, especially when traditional seats are used. One significant improvement is to change from traditional seats to flush-framed connections. In the November 2024 SEU […]
Design Efficiencies for Masonry Structures – Confinement Ties
The cost of masonry construction can vary widely, in part due to inefficient designs which can drive up the labor costs on a structural project. There are many strategies which can reduce unnecessary costs in masonry construction, but are you aware of common inefficiencies engineers specify which are responsible for some of these added costs? […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Dr. Tom Nelson Civil Engineering Memorial Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville
In December 2024, SEU welcomed Andrew Walters, PE, from American Engineering Testing, to present Guide to Understanding a Project Geotechnical Report. Andy designated Dr. Tom Nelson Civil Engineering Memorial Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville (Civil engineering scholarship established in memory of Dr. Tom Nelson | UW-Platteville News) for our SEU Speaker Inspires […]