“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 […]
SE Solutions Provides Scholarships to 2 MSCE Structures Students from Purdue University (2022)
SE Solutions was pleased to recently present scholarships to two Purdue University Structures students to help defray the cost of their education. Nichole Criner and Benjamin Wogen were the recipients of the awards. This is the tenth year that SE Solutions has offered the scholarships. Nichole Criner is from Grove City, OH and she became interested […]
“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 […]
SE Solutions Making a Difference with Year End Charitable Giving
As we start the new year, we’d like to thank our structural engineering community for partnering with us to support various causes to make the most impact. As 2021 concluded, SE Solutions was able to support Brooke’s Place in Indianapolis, Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, Feeding America, Purdue University Civil Engineering, and Purdue University […]
“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 […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Engineers without Borders
In October 2021, SEU welcomed Susan Burmeister, PE, from S2B Structural Consultants, to present Camber – Design and Construction. Susan designated Engineers without Borders (https://www.ewb-usa.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Engineers Without Borders USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. Their […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Utah State University Civil Engineering Department Steel Bridge Team
In November 2021, SEU welcomed Tim Holtermann, PE, SE, from Canam Steel, and Bruce Brothersen, PE, SE, from Vulcraft, on behalf of the Steel Joist Institute, to present Bridging and Steel Joists. Bruce designated Utah State University Civil Engineering Department Steel Bridge Team (https://engineering.usu.edu/cee/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Bruce shared […]
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 […]
“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 […]