Resources for HSS Bolted Connections
HSS connections tend to be heavy on welded applications rather than field bolted options. However, there are many viable options for using bolted connections in place of historically welded connections. How many resources do you have in your arsenal for the use of bolted connections in your HSS designs? In the January 2022 SEU session, […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Engineers Without Borders
In February 2022, SEU welcomed Dave Adams, PE, SE, from BWE, Inc., to present Serviceability of Concrete Slabs. Dave designated Engineers Without Borders (ewb-usa.org) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Dave shared “Engineers Without Borders International provides amazing opportunities for volunteering professionals to help people around the world meet their basic human […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: American Red Cross
In January 2022, SEU welcomed Brad Fletcher, SE from Atlas Tube, to present HSS Bolted Connections. Brad designated the American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Brad shared “With the recent devastation in the southern US from late fall storms and tornadoes, we are reminded how the climate is […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]