Tips for Designing with Post-tensioned Concrete
Have you wanted to jump into the world of PT design, but have hesitated due to a lack of experience on the subject? Typical undergraduate or even graduate engineering course work may offer a brief overview of PT design, but a thorough, in-depth education on this design method is not commonplace in most universities. However, […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Habitat for Humanity – Capital District
In October 2017, Otto Schwarz, PE, SE, from Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis, gave a talk on Post-Tensioned Concrete Analysis and Design. He chose the Habitat for Humanity – Capital District (https://www.habitatcd.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Otto shared why he chose his local Habitat for Humanity: “I have been lucky enough to have the privilege […]
Analysis of Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors Near Abandoned Holes
Using post-installed adhesive anchors is commonplace in concrete construction and especially in renovations of concrete structures. However, field conditions can often dictate changes to the original design, and anchors are often relocated due to unforeseen circumstances. If you have been a design engineer for any length of time, you have undoubtedly encountered the situation where […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund and Red Cross – Hurricane Irma Relief
In September 2017, Kevin Davenport, PE, from Simpson Strong-Tie, gave a talk on Code Provisions for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors into Concrete. He chose both the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund through the Greater Houston Community Foundation (https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/) and the Red Cross – Hurricane Irma Relief Fund (www.redcross.org) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Kevin […]
SE Solutions Provides Scholarships to 3 MSCE Structures Students from Purdue University (2017)
SE Solutions was pleased to recently present scholarships to three Purdue University Structures students to help defray the cost of their education. Máté Opoldusz, William Pollalis, and April Wang were the recipients of the awards. This is the sixth year that SE Solutions has offered the scholarships. Máté Opoldusz received his BS degree in civil […]
Design Resources for Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
Have you considered using Buckling Restrained Braced Frames on your steel design projects, but are unsure of where to find more information on how and where they can be used? If you are looking for guidance on including BRBFs in your next project, or want to learn more about their design process, then we have […]
Buckling Restrained Braced Frames – Schedule and Notes
For the seasoned seismic designer, Buckling Restrained Braced Frames may be a familiar structural system, however, some structural engineers may not be quite as familiar with their use. These prefabricated, or manufactured brace elements consist of a steel core and a buckling-restraining system, and they exhibit robust cyclical performance and have large ductility capacity. Their […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Kentucky Educational Television
In August 2017, Ash Norton, from Ash Norton Engineering Leadership, gave a talk on Digital Presence for Engineers: What are Your Emails Really Saying? She chose the Kentucky Educational Television (https://www.ket.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Ash shared why she chose Kentucky Educational Television: “Some of my earliest memories were of watching Sesame Street and […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Structural Engineers Association of Utah Scholarship Program
In July 2017, Kimberley Robinson, PE, SE, from SunSteel, LLC, gave a talk on Buckling Restrained Braced Frames. She chose the Structural Engineers Association of Utah Scholarship Program (http://www.seau.org/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month. Kim designated the same organization after her December 2016 SE University session, and she shared then why she […]
New Design Approach Recommended for Chevron Braced Frames
Chevron braced frames are popular among steel frame design engineers due to the convenient nature of their flexible geometry which allow for wall openings and movable workpoints along the frame beam. The connections of such configurations are typically left to a contracted connection designer who, in the past, has considered these gusseted bracing connections to […]