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Progressive Collapse Analysis – When is it Required for a Federal Building? {Video}

Do you have a federal building project where you need to determine if a progressive collapse analysis is needed? Are you aware of recent additions to redundancy requirements for federal structures? During our March 2016 session, Implementation of the ISC Physical Security Design Requirements for Federal Buildings, Aldo McKay, PE, from Protection Engineering Consultants, offered […]

Flowchart for Permitted Analysis Procedures – Seismic

Do you have a building project under 160 feet with a horizontal irregularity type 2? What if the same project has a vertical irregularity type 3? Could you quickly remember whether a static or dynamic analysis was needed? Would a flowchart be helpful in making that decision? During the November 2015 SE University session, Clarifying Frequently […]

Determining Seismic Factors for Combined Framing Systems

When you are using a combination of different framing systems in one direction of a building, do you struggle with which factors should be used for seismic design? If you have a braced frame with a shear wall below, should the same R, Cd, and Ωo values be used at each floor? During the November […]

Determining Transfer Forces {Video}

On projects with steel braced frames, do you typically show transfer forces on your drawings (for delegated connection designs)? Would a refresher on how to calculate these forces be helpful for you or your staff? During our October 2015 session, Understanding Load Paths, Carol Drucker, SE, PE, P.Eng, from Drucker Zajdel Structural Engineers, described transfer […]

Tips on Connection Forces/Design for Horizontal Bracing

During the October 2015 SE University Session Understanding Load Paths, Carol Drucker discussed load paths for a variety of framing configurations, including vertical and horizontal bracing connections. Carol mentioned that when considering the load path for horizontal bracing connections, she recommends the article “Horizontal Bracing” written by Bo Dowswell, P.E., which appeared in Modern Steel […]

Choosing the Proper Wind Load Procedure {Video}

Are you familiar with the different wind load methods available in the ASCE 7-10 Code? Would a reference guide be helpful in determining which method should be used on your projects? During the September 2015 SE University session, Clarifying Frequently Misunderstood Wind Load Provisions, Emily Guglielmo, SE, from Martin/Martin Inc., identified which wind load method(s) […]

Design Verification Checklist: Wind Loading {SEU Resource Center}

In the September 2015 SE University session on Clarifying Frequently Misunderstood Wind Provisions, Emily Guglielmo, SE, from Martin/Martin, Inc., provided helpful information on Wind Provisions, including key items to consider during the design process. Some of these items included proper classification of buildings (open, partially enclosed, or enclosed), proper incorporation of uplift into the design, and checks […]

Four Steps to Delivering an Effective Presentation {Video}

“The audience is the most important component of a presentation. And it is the presenter’s job to design and deliver a presentation that engages and energizes audiences.” The above statement by Janel Miller from the University of Wisconsin-Madison forms one of the key messages during our August 2015 session, Designing Slides for Effective Project Presentations. […]

Common RFI #5: Steel Member Inadequate for Connection Reaction Shown

Do you have a shear reaction schedule on your drawings that is about to be issued for Construction? If so, see below for a tip to avoid a common RFI. SE University is compiling examples of Common Requests for Information (RFIs) sent to the Structural Engineer of Record. Following each RFI, we provide some resource […]