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04.04.2024 | Changes in ASCE 7-22 Wind Load Provisions for Components and Cladding
The C&C wind load provisions adopted for ASCE 7-16 introduced several changes that increased the C&C wind pressures in some roof zones of flat, gable, and hip roofs....
03.26.2024 | FRP Collector Strengthening in a California Hospital
Seton Medical Center is hospital south of San Francisco, CA, that had fallen behind in meeting state-mandated seismic performance milestones and was under a tight...
03.12.2024 | The Circular Economy in Construction - an introduction to the topic and the Boulder Community Hospital case study
Understand the role of the Circular Economy in the construction industry Explain the existing barriers to deconstruction and the structural reuse of materials. Learn...
02.27.2024 | Seismic Design of Diaphragms - Latest Updates
Designers using the 2022 Edition of the ASCE/SEI standard Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7-22) will notice...
SEAOC/NCSEA Webinar Series: Seismic Design of Nonstructural Components and Systems
The Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver a brand new Web-Based Seminar Series for you on the seismic design of...
01.25.2024 | Boston University Data Science Center
The Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences is a dynamic vertical campus building that leverages shifting free-floating volumes to organized research...
12.14.2023 | An Introduction to the New ASCE Solar PV Structures Manual of Practice
At this time the U.S. solar industry is operating without solar specific structural consensus standards or codes to provide engineers, owners, manufacturers,...
11.16.2023 | Mastering Seismic Design: Answers to the Top 20 Frequently Asked Questions
In this highly informative session, we have curated a comprehensive compilation of frequently asked seismic questions. Our primary focus will be on shedding light on...
10.19.2023 | Use of the Multi-Period Response Spectrum in ASCE 7-22
ASCE 7-22 introduces a new method for calculating seismic demand parameters on buildings which uses a multi-period design response spectrum. This presentation will...
10.03.2023 | Cross-Laminated Timber Diaphragm Design for Wind and Seismic Resistance
The use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as structural floor and roof panels has seen incredible growth in the US over the past decade. However, its use as part of a...
09.19.2023 | Managing Risks in Adjacent Demolition, Excavation, and Construction
Construction in dense urban environments and other zero-setback conditions has the potential to impact adjacent and adjoining properties. With effective planning and...
09.12.2023 | What Happens in Vegas...
As an engineer working for a Building Department in Las Vegas for 30 years, there has been a number of interesting projects that shaped my career in public service....
08.24.2023 | Identifying, Evaluating, and Correcting Punching Shear Deficiencies in Flat Plate Construction
The 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, FL has emphasized the importance of identifying, evaluating, and correcting punching shear deficiencies in...
08.01.2023 | Optimizing Steel Design: A Guide for Collaboration between Engineers and Steel Fabricators/Erectors
This presentation provides valuable insights for structural engineers collaborating with steel fabricators and erectors. It focuses on optimizing building designs for...
07.18.2023 | Structural Building Condition Reviews: Beyond Distress
This presentation explores the question - "What is the appropriate level of investigation when conducting a structural building condition review?" The protocol for a...