“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 […]
Concrete Shear Strengthening with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Structural strengthening with externally bonded FRP has grown in popularity in recent years and provides a viable option for strengthening reinforced concrete for seismic applications, remediations or retrofit of existing structures. Many products are available on the market, and design guidance has been included in building codes for a number of years. Are you aware […]
Structural Fire Protection
Are you familiar with the significant changes and common failure modes that occur in a steel framed structure during a fire? For over a century, engineers have been using a prescriptive approach to protect steel structures and their occupants from a fire event. The International Building Code also permits the application of performance-based structural fire […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Forgotten Felines and Fidos
In July 2021, SE University welcomed Mark Jarvinen, PE, from Simpson Strong-Tie, to present Design Methodology and Calculations using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Systems. Mark designated Forgotten Felines and Fidos (http://www.forgottenfelines.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Mark shared “Animals have no voice to advocate for their welfare or express their suffering and neglect. […]
Building Heights for Light Frame Wood Over Concrete Podium Structures
While podium structures have gained in popularity in North America in recent years, engineers should be aware of the limitations set on building height for these wood over podium structures within the code. In the April 2021 SE University session, Ashley Cagle, PE, SE, from WoodWorks, presented Structural Engineering of Light Frame Wood Over Concrete […]
“SEU Speaker Inspires” Organization of the Month: Girls Build
In June 2021, SE University welcomed Erica Fisher, PhD, PE, from Oregon State University, to present Structural Fire Protection. Erica designated the Girls Build (https://girlsbuild.org/) for our SEU Speaker Inspires donation for the month. Erica shared “Girls Build provides access and opportunity for young girls to engage with the building construction industry through hands-on learning […]