“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering: Structural Engineering Scholarship Fund
In May 2026, SEU welcomed back Dave Adams, PE, SE, from BWE, Inc., to present Evaluating Sustainable Materials and Structures. Dave designated UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering: Structural Engineering Scholarship Fund (https://se.ucsd.edu/giving) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Dave shared “I fully support efforts to help engineering students pay their expenses without […]
Anchor Rods and Shear Lugs
Shear lugs can be necessary when large shear forces are being transferred at a baseplate attachment, however, the interaction between the shear lug, base plate, and anchor rods can be muddled depending on the way the connection is detailed. Should the anchors carry a portion of the shear force or not? In the July 2026 […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: The Citadel Foundation
In June 2026, SEU welcomed back Thomas Sputo, PhD, PE, SE, from Sputo and Lammert Engineering, to present SDI Tech Notes Live. Tom designated The Citadel Foundation (The Citadel Foundation – Home Page) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Tom Shared, “The education and training that I received during my 4-years as […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
In August 2026, SEU welcomed back Bruce Brothersen, PE, SE, from Vulcraft, and Walter Worthley, PE, SE, from SEQ Engineers, to present Evaluation, Modification, Retrofit: Steel Joists, Roof, and Floors. In 2019, Bruce and Walt designated St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/) for one of the SEU Speaker Inspires donations for this month, and they […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Structural Engineers Association of Utah Scholarship Fund
In July 2026, SEU welcomed Barry Arnold, PE, SE, retired from ARW Engineers, to present Shear Lugs: Myths, Mysteries, and Misunderstandings when Dealing with Concrete Connections. In 2022 and 2024, Barry designated Structural Engineers Association of Utah Scholarship Fund (Structural Engineers Association of Utah – Scholarships (seau.org)) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Engineers without Borders
In February 2026, SEU welcomed Scott Russell, PE, from Nucor, to present ASCE 7-22 Snow & Rain Loading with Suggestions on Joist Specification. Scott designated Engineers without Borders (Engineers Without Borders) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Engineers without Borders USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Tau Beta Pi
In January 2026, SEU welcomed back Thomas Heausler, PE, SE, from Heausler Structural Engineers, to present Seismic Design for Low Seismic Risk Locations – Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C. Thomas designated Tau Beta Pi (Tau Beta Pi – The Engineering Honor Society) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Thomas shared […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: SEAONC Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship
In April 2026, SEU welcomed back Kevin S. Moore, PE, SE, from Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, to present Using the 2024 International Existing Building Code for Buildings in Seismically Active Regions Kevin has previously designated SEAONC Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship (SEAONC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Restricted Fund Endowment – Structural Engineers Association of Northern California) […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Foundation
In March 2026, Matthew Mester, PE, SE, from MiTek, Inc., presented Changes to Steel: AISC 360 & 341 Code Updates. In 2017 and 2023, he nominated the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Foundation (http://www.seaosc.org) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month, and he has chosen to do the same in 2026. The […]
TnA Bolts a New Option in AISC 360-22
A new option for a high strength fastener has been included in AISC 360 and engineers may be interested in the benefits of using this new system. With the possibility of saving on material and labor costs, the new TnA bolt could be a solution on your next project. In the March 2026 SEU session, […]