To browse specific subject matter, use the drop-down menu below.
Seismic Design: Examples from SEAOC’s Seismic Design Manual based on IBC 2018/ASCE 7-16
The Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) and NCSEA have teamed up again to deliver a brand new Web-Based Seminar for you on the newly-published...
12.15.2020 | Sustainable Structural Design: Strategies That Can Make a Big Impact
This presentation provides a summary of sustainable design strategies that every structural engineer can readily implement (at minimal to no extra cost) as well as...
12.10.2020 | Retrofitting of Existing Buildings with Steel Joists
This webinar will have three parts. Firstly we will discuss and show examples of joists needing to be retrofitted. Secondly, we will demonstrate methods to evaluate...
12.03.2020 | Structural Planning of Gravity and Lateral Load Resisting Systems
Preliminary design of a building structure involves selection of gravity and lateral load resisting systems. The systems should meet the stability, strength, and...
11.19.2020 | Fundamentals of Structural Planning
Structural planning is part of the schematic design phase where fundamental decisions about the choice of structural systems and materials are made. Site and...
11.12.2020 | Warning Flags For Structural Engineers - Hidden Contractual Risk
Today, owners and other project participants are looking for ways to transfer risks to engineering firms by inserting potentially onerous language in professional...
10.27.2020 | Guide to the Structural Evaluation of Existing Timber Structures, TFEC 3-2019
The Timber Frame Engineering Council in 2019 issued TFEC 3 “Guide to Structural Evaluation of Existing Timber Structures” to provide guidance to engineers and...
10.08.2020 | Anchor Bolt Design in Masonry
Anchor Bolt design in masonry will cover general anchor bolt design in masonry, will provide practical design tips, and show examples of anchor bolt design. Methods...
10.01.2020 | Design of Chevron Connections
Centerline models of braced frames do not capture the local forces that occur due to transfer of forces over the connection length rather than at a point. The...
The Business of Structural Engineering: What You Need to Know to Help You and Your Firm Succeed
The Coalition of American Structural Engineer (CASE) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver a brand new Web-Based Seminar for you to further develop your management and...
09.22.2020 | How to Design for Tsunamis: The ASCE 7-16 Tsunami Provisions and Project Examples
This presentation covers design of structures for tsunamis, specifically the new provisions in ASCE 7-16 being adopted as part of the 2018 IBC. In 2011, ASCE...
09.10.2020 | Gravity Loads and Photovoltaic Panels
Although gravity loads from photovoltaic structures might seem simple, the design process can be quite challenging. This presentation will cover basic gravity load...
17th Annual Bridge Symposium
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
08.18.2020 | Failure Prediction Model for Structural Glass Design
While structural and architectural glass is ubiquitous in modern buildings, its design remains an enigma to many engineers due at least three factors: 1) the lack of a...
08.11.2020 | The 2020 Aluminum Design Manual
The Aluminum Design Manual is published by the Aluminum Association every 5 years. The current edition became available in January, 2020 and contains significant...