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Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Forensic / Renovation / Retrofit / Rehabilitation Structures > $20 Million - STRUCTURE OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER: Climate Pledge Arena
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program October 2023: Day 1
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program October 2023: Day 2
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Case Studies in Professional Ethics
This session will review the engineer’s ethical obligations as applied to a series of real-life case studies, and will emphasize what engineers can do to advance a...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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,...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Elevator 101
This introductory course explores the basic types of elevators, escalators, and miscellaneous lift applications. Additionally, concepts involving structural...
Past Live Events
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Buildings < $30 Million: m.o.r.e. Cabin
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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....
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Steel: Going Deeper with Structural Sustainability
Where exactly is the embodied carbon in fabricated structural steel? And what can you do to manage it? Solutions exist both in your design and in your specification!...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Wood: Maximizing the Sustainable Benefits
Wood construction is often chosen to reduce the carbon footprint of a project. Learn how to maximize the sustainable benefits of wood and mass-timber construction...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Concrete: Reducing Embodied Carbon
How do we reduce the embodied carbon in concrete? Solutions exist both in your design and in your specification and we’re going to dive a little deeper in this series...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Bridges or Transportation Structures: I-74 Bridge over the Mississippi River
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures < $20 Million: Essex Fox Plaza Tower
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
2021 IEBC - Part 2 - The Work Area and Performance Paths
This two-part course will cover, in detail, the structural requirements of the 2021 IEBC. Changes that have been made from the 2018 IEBC will be highlighted. Part 2...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
2021 IEBC - Part 1 - Introduction & Prescriptive Path
This two-part course will cover, in detail, the structural requirements of the 2021 IEBC. Changes that have been made from the 2018 IEBC will be highlighted. Part 1 of...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Recommendations for Performing Structural Engineering Quality Assurance Reviews
Fast schedules, sophisticated modeling software, and young engineers taking on more responsibility earlier in their careers has made greater the need for all...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Buildings $80 Million to $200 Million: Tianfu Agricultural Expo Main Hall
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Load Testing of Existing Structures: Methods, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
This webinar will provide an overview of load testing conducted to evaluate the strength of existing structures when the safety or serviceability of the structure is...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program May 2023: Day 2
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program May 2023: Day 1
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Buildings $30 Million to $80 Million: Idaho Central Credit Union Arena
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Steel Deck Diaphragm Design
This presentation describes the seismic design of concrete-filled steel deck diaphragms based on the latest research. Design equations in the latest (and in some cases...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Reinforced Concrete Ductile Coupled Walls and Seismic Design of Concrete Walls: SEAOC Seismic Design Manual Volume III, Examples 1 & 2
While the greater ductility of coupled wall lateral systems compared to uncoupled wall lateral systems has been recognized in the engineering community for some time,...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Eccentrically Braced Frames
As research of steel lateral-resisting systems has evolved, eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) have emerged as a preferred economical solution to more traditional...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
The Hidden Cost of "Copy & Paste" Engineering
There are many commonalities in design that can be efficiently copied from one project to another to save time and improve output, but we invite trouble into our...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Special Concentrically Braced Frames
Steel concentrically braced frames have been used to resist seismic forces for many decades. Recent research and testing, however have shown that special details are...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Other Structures: SFU Stadium
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Cold Formed Steel Framed Building on Concrete Podium
Many of the questions regarding cold-formed steel framed seismic force-resisting systems regard the which floor framing system should be used, overturning restraint...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Shallow Foundation Design with Liquefiable Soils and Pile Foundations
This presentation will go through Design Example 62 “Shallow Foundation Design with Liquefiable Soils”. The design example is based on an actual project in which an...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Ethics Case Study: Citicorp Center
Completed in 1977, Citicorp Center stands not only as a striking element of the Manhattan skyline, but also as a real-life example of design professional ethics in...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
NCSEA Code Advisory, Wind Committee Updates
The NCSEA Code Advisory Committee surveys practicing structural engineers every 6 years to generate a pulse on the profession with respect to codes and standards. The...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Structural Failures and Forensic Engineering 2008 Fatal NYC Tower Crane Collapse - A Case Study
Following the collapse of an external self-climbing tower crane in New York City, on March 15, 2008, Ove Arup & Partners, PC (Arup) was hired by the New York City...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Cold-Formed Steel - Latest Design Provisions
Cold-formed steel members and connections are commonly used in light-frame construction for framing, lateral force-resisting systems, and steel deck. The AISI...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
New Buildings Over $200 Million: SoFi Stadium
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Structural Engineers, Envelopes, and Energy Codes
Structural engineers who have a basic understanding of thermal envelope performance and energy code compliance can greatly enhance the overall objectives of a building...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Architecturally Expressive Structural Steel and Stainless Steel
When properly executed, the decision to expose structural steel offers a powerful opportunity to express a project’s tectonics and aesthetic goals. The 2016 American...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
AISC Design Guide - Hybrid Steel Frames with Wood Floors
The presentation will introduce this hybrid typology and the key features of the AISC Design Guide. The overview will include typical building systems, benefits,...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Tolerance and Constructability Considerations for Steel Reinforced Concrete Buildings
This presentation provides guidelines to identify tolerance conflicts commonly encountered in the construction of steel reinforced, cast-in-place concrete buildings....
Tue 12:00 PM CST
What is New in TMS 402/602 Masonry Code
The 2022 edition of the TMS 402/602 Building Code and Specification for Masonry Structures has just been released. This session will cover some of the major changes....
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Repair, Defer, or No Action: Leveraging Structure Movement Monitoring for Efficient Capital Planning and Decision Making
Visual distress symptoms can be alarming to building owners. Many times these symptoms lead to costly and disruptive repairs, however not all distress symptoms are...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Work Smarter Not Harder - Getting the Most out of Frequently Used Software Applications
Structural engineers use a wide range of software and technology to perform design calculations and produce construction documents. This webinar will cover the...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Strength Design of Masonry
Strength Design was introduced in the TMS 402 masonry code in 2002. Most masonry design is still allowable stress design, but strength design offers several...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Fire Resistance Design
Principles of Fire Resistance Design, Protection of Connections, and Special Inspections Changes to the 2021 International Building Code allow for construction of mass...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Shear Wall Design Example
Seismic force resisting systems based on Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) shear walls have garnered considerable attention for use in building structures around the world...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Enlightening Insights into Light Pole Design and Maintenance
Light poles are nearly universal structures that line our streetways, sidewalks, parking lots, athletic fields, and more. While the luminaires that illuminate paths...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
CLT Diaphragm Design: New Code Provisions and Design Examples
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...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Introduction to Mass Timber
This presentation provides an overview of mass timber structural elements that include cross-laminated timber (CLT), structural composite lumber (SCL), glued-laminated...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Shoring and Load Transfer in Renovations of Existing Buildings
It is often a better use of resources to reuse and adapt an existing building rather demolishing and rebuilding new. One interesting aspect of renovations and adaptive...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Pour Strips - Designing for Construction Productivity and Safety
Pour strips are designed to control shrinkage, creep and elastic shortening in post-tensioned and cast-in-place concrete but they add extra costs, construction delays,...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program October 2022: Day 2
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program October 2022: Day 1
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Lessons Learned from North America's Largest Mass Timber Building
North America’s largest mass timber building opened Summer 2021. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the new campus consists of 645,000 sft of commercial office...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Snow Loads in ASCE 7-22 - What's New and Different
The webinar will cover five topics in the Snow Load provisions of ASCE 7-22 . The topics are 1) the new risk targeted ground snow loads , 2) the winter wind parameter...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Bolting Pt. 4: Supplementary Requirements, Rotational Capacity Testing, New Standards and Changes to Existing Standards
This session will provide an understanding of specific supplementary requirements for fasteners. Rotational capacity testing will be explained. A review of new...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Bolting Pt. 3: Ordering, Storing, Installing, and Inspecting
This session will focus on structural fastener installation methods. Recommendations on the best practices to achieve proper fastener tension will be given. The...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Bolting Pt. 2: Organizations, Specifications, and Connections
This session will review responsible organizations and related key specifications. Review of common connection types for bolted steel connections. An explanation will...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
What to Do When a Client asks for a Resilient Building
Because resilience is a buzzword (and so are many erroneous forms of its use), clients are starting to simply request ‘resilient buildings’. We know that buildings...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Bolting Pt. 1: Bolting Background and Basic Concepts
This session will introduce the general terms and functional elements of structural fasteners. This session is intended to equip participants with a conversational...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Brittle Fracture: Another View
It is often said that "steel is an inherently ductile material," and yet this statement fails to explain how steel occasionally behaves in a brittle manner. This...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Ductility: Another View
Structural engineers designing structures to resist earthquake loading rely on ductile behavior to absorb seismically-induced loads, and yet brittle fractures have...
Tue 2:00 PM CDT
Frequently Asked Wind Questions Answered
The NCSEA wind engineering committee has collected the most frequently asked questions of the past five years.
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Cracking Me Up: Petrographers' Insight on Concrete Cracking
Concrete cracks. It's a fact of life. The uncertainty and challenges lay in determining the reason why a concrete structure or element has cracked.
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
An Overview of Steel Non-destructive Testing Techniques
A brief review of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for steels; the presentation will identify both commonly used and some not so common NDT techniques to...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Tornado Load Provisions in ASCE 7-22
Tornado load provisions are a new addition to the ASCE 7-22 design loads standard. This session will present the background behind the provisions and when...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Buildings $80 to $200 Million
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures < $20 Million and New Buildings $30 Million to $80 Million
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
An Adaptation of the Uniform Force Method
The Uniform Force Method (UFM) is a powerful tool to facilitate rational, economical design of gusset plates. As presented in literature, the baseline case for the UFM...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures > $20 Million
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Fire-Resistance Design of Mass Timber and Connections per 2021 IBC
The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) contains new requirements for minimum fire-resistance ratings for mass timber elements used in new construction Types IV-A,...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Bridge/Transportation/Other Structures
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Buildings <$30 Million
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Loving Your Local Mason
Our structural engineering education includes fundamental principles of mechanics of materials and structural analysis that help us to understand and design structural...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
New Buildings Over $200 Million
Join us for this virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar series...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Failure Investigation of South Florida Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
On March 15, 2018, a 175-foot-long post tensioned concrete pedestrian bridge collapsed over US Route 41 in southeastern Florida, resulting in six fatalities and...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Shotcrete in Concrete Codes and Standards
Shotcrete has been used for over 100 years yet has had limited coverage in US-based codes. As shotcrete materials, equipment and placement techniques have significant...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program April 2022: Day 2
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program April 2022: Day 1
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
2021 IBC Significant Structural Changes – Part 2: Foundations and Materials
This webinar covers significant structural changes for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Part 2 of the 2-part series will cover changes to provisions for...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Structural Engineering Considerations for Mid-Rise, Light Wood Frame Buildings
Wood over podium structures have become common in the United States as demand has increased for dense, mixed-use spaces and multi-unit residences. Using the maximum...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Concrete: Seismic Design of Special Shear Walls - Major Changes in ACI 318-19
Concrete shear wall seismic design and the major changes in ACI 318-19: This presentation will highlight the major code changes in ACI 318-19 for seismic design of...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
2021 IBC Significant Structural Changes – Part 1: Loads and Special Inspections
This webinar covers significant structural changes for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Part 1 of the 2-part series will cover changes to provisions for...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Concrete: Seismic Connections for Framing and Foundations
For cast-in-place concrete, the most critical aspects of seismic connection design are related to the behavior of “gravity” framing under earthquake movement,...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Steel: Braced Frame Connections
Properly designed steel braced frames provide lateral strength and stiffness, as well as deformation capacity, such that the structure’s performance is reliable....
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Timber: The Nuts, Bolts, Nails and Screws of Wood Seismic Connections
The seismic performance of wood structures relies to a significant degree on detailing of seismic load path connections. In fact, in wood light-frame construction...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
The Structural Engineer's Role in Getting to Net Zero
Embodied carbon has become a major topic of conversation within the A/E/C industry. Low-carbon construction is entering our design conversations and building codes...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Steel: Dissipative Column Base Connections for Moment Frames
Designing column base connections to be stronger than the attached column (to induce a plastic hinge in the column) is often expensive and inconvenient. The seminar...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Business Development Moving Forward: Proactive Practices for a Post-COVID World
If the last two years have shown us anything, it's that we can't count on "normal" anymore. Through a series of interviews with expert business developers and industry...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Steel: Moment Frame Connections
Moment connections play a vital role for the intended performance of steel Special or Intermediate Moment Frames in a seismic event. The lessons learned from the 1994...
Wed 12:00 PM CST
Adaptive Resilience
The final session of the 3-part series will shift from a focus on common design hazards to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is shaping the future of resilience...
Wed 12:00 PM CST
The Future of Resilience
Part 2 of the 3-part series will recap the key messages of Part 1 as they relate to the structural engineer’s role in resilience. We will explore resilience as...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
MSE Retaining Walls and Global Stability
Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls are one of the most cost effective and widely used retaining wall systems in the U.S. today; however, most projects do not...
Wed 12:00 PM CST
The Role of the Structural Engineer
Part 1 of the 3-part series will present resilience through the lens of a structural engineer, defining the role of the structural engineer in the process and...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
The Design Approach for Deep Soil Mix (DSM) and Soil Nail Walls
This webinar will use a collaborative and interactive learning approach to help you understand the basic design and construction aspects of DSM earth retention systems...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Retaining Wall Basics
Most structural engineers understand reinforced concrete and masonry retaining walls very well; however, there are many other types of retaining walls that can be used...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
The Design Approach for Unrestrained and Restrained Earth Retention System
This webinar will use a collaborative and interactive learning approach to help you understand the basic design and construction aspects of conventional cantilever and...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
The Engineer's Role in Improving Housing Resilience
Build Change is an award winning non-profit social enterprise that has worked as a systems’ change catalyst in the housing sector in 24 countries, both to mitigate...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program November 2021: Day 2
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program November 2021: Day 1
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls for High Winds
This webinar presents guidance on structural design and detailing Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), especially for high winds. ICFs combine the strength and durability...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Do's and Don'ts in Structural Steel Design
Structural Steel buildings are designed by almost every design firm in North America and in many other countries. For each design, there could be several options that...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Allowable Stress Design vs. Strength Design: A Masonry Cage Fight
The TMS 402, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, has two design methods: allowable stress design (ASD) and strength design (SD). This presentation...
Thu 2:00 PM CDT
Not All Design Topics Are Covered in a Standard
Last year alone the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute's Hotline responded to hundreds of inquiries. These inquires cover the gamut of cold-formed steel...
Wed 2:00 PM CDT
Cold-Formed Steel Member Design Methodology
The North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, AISI S100, prescribes member design considerations. The discussion will focus...
Tue 2:00 PM CDT
North American Standards for Cold-Formed Steel Framing
An overview of the cold-formed steel framing standards will be presented. These Standards are referenced in 2018 IBC. The discussion will focus on design applications...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Timber Engineering for Structural Engineers
With the current popularity of mass timber architecture, many structural engineers are finding themselves in the position of designing timber structures for the first...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Inspectability Design: Bridge Life Cycle Cost Savings
Standard practice during bridge design and construction is to consider the biddability of the construction documents, the constructability of the design, and the...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
The Basics of Façade Access Equipment: Design and Testing
Façade access equipment is found on most mid- and high-rise buildings and is generally required to allow building owners to wash windows, perform minor repairs, and...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
A Common Sense Approach to "Deferred Submittals & Delegated Design"
The IBC specifies requirements for the Structural Engineer of Record (SER) if some of a project design is to be delegated to a specialty structural engineer (SSE)....
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 18th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 4
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 18th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 18th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 3
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 18th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Kansas City Hyatt Walkway Collapse: Reflections after 40 Years
On July 17, 1981, the first and third-level walkways through the lobby of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel collapsed during a tea dance, killing 113. This...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 18th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 2
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 18th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 18th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 1
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 18th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Awards Series: New Buildings $80 to Over $200 Million
Join us for this first-ever virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2020 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Awards Series: New Bridges, Transportation Structures, and Other Structures
Join us for this first-ever virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2020 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Lean Strategies for Increasing Productivity and Streamlining Workflows
Now that you've spent the last decade mastering BIM integration at your firm, it's time to start thinking about the next generation of production workflows. With the...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Awards Series: Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures
Join us for this first-ever virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2020 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Strategy in Action: Day-to-Day Decisions
Great firm strategy will be most successful if it can translate to day-to-day actions for everyone in the firm. This session will describe why strategy cannot always...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Awards Series: New Buildings under $30 Million to $80 Million
Join us for this first-ever virtual event exploring the Outstanding Project winners of NCSEA's 2020 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards in this free webinar...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Strategy in Action: Strategic Choices
Successful strategy requires making choices and trade-offs. This session will describe the strategic choices firms must make and describe tools they can use to help...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Introduction to Structural Thermal Breaks for Concrete and Steel Connections
Structural thermal breaks are increasingly being required by code in cooler climates throughout North America to solve issues resulting from thermal bridging. This...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Strategic Thinking: What it is and How to Do it
Strategic thinking requires knowledge, insight, and the ability to think systemically. This session will focus on building these skills by answering the questions...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Non-destructive Evaluation of Structural Concrete
Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) plays an important role in the assessment of existing structures and quality assurance of new construction and repairs. This webinar...
Thu 1:00 PM CDT
Sustainable Design & Embodied Carbon: What Structural Engineers Need to Know
Attendees will learn: embodied carbon and why it is relevant to the building design and construction community; new groups in the industry such as the NCSEA...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program May 2021: Day 2
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
CalOES Safety Assessment Program May 2021: Day 1
This California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP), presented by NCSEA, is based on ATC-20/45 methodologies and forms. This SAP...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Floor Vibration Design Methods for Timber, Steel and Concrete
This presentation introduces floor vibration design methods for the many structural floor framing materials with an emphasis is on designing for human comfort and...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
8 Tips to Avoid the Traps of Unethical Behavior
Ethics is an often misunderstood but critical part of successfully practicing structural engineering. A solid understanding of ethical principles is as vital to a...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
A Perspective on the Changing Workplace
Consider this a TED Talk from a seasoned structural engineer. Vicki Arbitrio--a pillar in the New York City engineering community. With boots-on-the-ground experience...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
The State of the Art in Existing Masonry Structural Testing
Whether adding stories to an existing structure or removing walls to open up interior space, structural engineers are often asked to modify loads to existing masonry...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Strategies to Enhance Your Employee Performance Review and Assessment Process
It is not uncommon for managers of structural engineering firms to facilitate employee performance reviews. The frequency, format, complexity, and formality of these...
Wed 3:00 PM CDT
How to Build Your Own SE3 Chapter at Your Local SEA
Join us for an interactive conversation on how to bring SE3 initiatives to your local SEA. This will be an opportunity to network and chat with members of established...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3): 2020 Survey Results
In the Spring of 2020, the SE3 Committee conducted its third nationwide survey of structural engineers across the profession. The survey is an ongoing effort to...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Practitioner's Guide to Designing Buildings in Flood Zones
Most structural engineers will at some point in their career design a building or structure in or near a body of water. It's important to understand the requirements...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Designing Aluminum Connections
Aluminum connections can be made by several welding processes or using mechanical connectors including bolts, rivets, screws, and pins. Welding reduces the strength...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Designing Aluminum Members
The Aluminum Design Manual provides methods for designing aluminum members for axial tension, axial compression, flexure, shear, and torsion. While these methods bear...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Overview of Changes and Additions in ACI 318-19
This webinar will discuss technical changes made to design provisions in the 2019 edition of the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and will...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Introduction to Aluminum as a Structural Material
Aluminum comes in many alloys, tempers, and product forms such as sheet, plate, and extrusions, with widely differing strength and ductility. Other properties, such...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Seismic Design Series Part #6 | Wood Hotel Building (On Foundation)
The webinar will be based upon the design example “Four-story Wood Light-frame Structure” in Volume 2 of the SSDM series. This presentation will talk about rigid vs...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Wind Load Effects on Canopy Systems
Wind is one of the most important considerations while designing the structures. This topic tries to explore the wind load on canopy systems and its effect on them....
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Seismic Design Series Part #5 | Buckling Restrained Braced Frame
This presentation will address steel seismic design in accordance with the 2018 IBC. Specifically, it will review the Buckling Restrained Braced Frame design example...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
90 Seismic Ideas in 90 Minutes
This presentation will provide a rapid-fire series of ideas for engineers to consider in the implementation of seismic designs of new steel buildings. The ideas...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Seismic Design Series Part #4 | Steel Special Moment Frames
Structural steel special moment frames (SMF) are typically comprised of wide flange beams, columns, and beam-column connections. Connections are proportioned and...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Seismic Design Series Part #3 | Pile Foundations and Grade Beams
The presentation includes a review of Examples 5 and 6 of Volume 3 of the SSDM. Example 5 pertains to the design of a cast-in-place concrete pile foundation. The...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Special Inspection and Structural Observation
Special inspections and structural observations are components of the overall quality assurance plan. What is the role and responsibilities of the SER and other...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Seismic Design Series Part #2 | Concrete Shear Walls and Diaphragm Design
This presentation will cover Examples 1 and 7 from Volume 3. Example 1 addresses concrete shear walls, focusing on key concepts including: desired behavior of concrete...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Seismic Design Series Part #1 | Introduction to the Seismic Design Manual, Provisions in ASCE 7-16 and 2018 IBC, and Wood Diaphragms
This presentation will cover examples from Volume 1 and 2. Volume 1 of the 2018 SSDM focuses on provisions in ASCE 7-16 and the 2018 IBC. This presentation will go...
Tue 10:00 AM PST
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...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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...
Wed 12:00 PM CST
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers Today: How to Get Involved with Student Outreach
The Students and Educators Subcommittee is passionate about outreach to students and educators across the nation. New challenges have been presented this year in...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Guide to the Structural Evaluation of Existing Timber Structures, TFEC 3-2019
The Timber Frame Engineering Council in 2019 issued the first edition of Guide to Structural Evaluation of Existing Timber Structures to provide guidance to engineers...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Structural Engineering Emergency Response (SEER) – What is it? How can I get involved?
Structural Engineer Emergency Response (SEER), originating from the engineering community response to 9/11, has a mission to assist communities impacted by disasters...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Business of Structural Engineering: Day 3
Day 3 will begin with contract language basics--what's good, what's bad, what to avoid at all costs. And will go on to discuss how to properly scope a project so not...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Business of Structural Engineering: Day 2
Day 2 will discuss various structural engineering career paths. The presentation will cover the types of opportunities and employers to seek at each stage of your...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Business of Structural Engineering: Day 1
The first day of the seminar will cover why structural engineers should be more focused on marketing, and the influence they can have on their firm’s brand. It also...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 17th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 4
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 17th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 3
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 17th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 2
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
SEAOI/NCSEA 17th Annual Bridge Symposium: Day 1
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Welded Connections Series Part #4 | Welded Connections for Seismic Service
Based on AWS D1.8, AISC 341 and AISC 358, the welding-related issues associated with seismic applications are summarized, and a general overview of the AISC...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
2018 National Design Specification (NDS) Updates
This presentation will provide an overview of the significant changes for wood design per AWC's National Design Specification® (NDS) for Wood Construction. The 2018...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Welded Connections Series Part #3 | Special Welding Applications and Problems and Fixes
This two part presentation first deals with unusual welding applications with practical advice as to how to address unique situations not encountered every day. The...
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
Welded Connections Series Part #2 | Principles of Welded Connection Design
Twelve principles that apply to the design of effective welded connections are presented, explained and illustrated. When these principles are incorporated into...
Wed 10:00 AM PDT
Welded Connections Series Part #1 | Welding Processes and Welding Details
This two-part session overviews the major welding and thermal cutting processes used to fabricate and erect structural steel, with a focus on providing the engineer...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Existing Buildings and the "10% Rule" - Are We in Agreement?
Additions, alterations, and voluntary seismic improvements to existing buildings can be challenging to implement. This presentation provides a brief history of the...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
Seismic Assessment and Intervention for Historic Structures: An Exemplary Case Study
Seismic assessment and improvement of historic buildings present multiple challenges that do not exist on more routine design projects. Historic projects require a...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
Frequently Misunderstood Seismic Provisions
This webinar will focus on ASCE 7/ IBC seismic provisions that are often misunderstood or incorrectly applied by the practicing structural engineer. Key topics will...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Resilience and What it Means to the Structural Engineer
Resilience is a buzzword that is being erroneously applied to buildings. The public understands recovery from natural hazards is dependent on robust infrastructure,...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
Resiliency of Reinforced Hollow Structural Clay Unit Masonry Construction
Learn about how Structural Clay Units (SCU) are produced, the physical properties that are generated in the process, and the use of structural brick to design...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Wind Design Series Part #6 | Solar PV: Seismic and Gravity Load Considerations and Solar Carport
This DE14 presentation will review the seismic requirements for design of a low-profile, unattached solar PV system on a low-slope roof. The session will also...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Wind Design Series Part #5 | Solar PV: Wind Load Considerations
This presentation will cover Wind Design Manual Examples 10 through 13. The examples address low-profile tilted panels on flat roofs (Examples 10 and 11) and...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Wind Design Series Part #4 | Wind Loads on Buildings: Envelope Procedure and Directional Procedure
This session will start with a focus on wind loads on a building using the Envelope Procedure of Chapter 28. This problem will be solved using both Part 1 and Part 2...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
Rain Loads - The Forgotten Hazard
The webinar will begin with a review of structural damage information from a nationally recognized insurance company. This loss information suggests that structural...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Wind Design Series Part #3 | Wind Loads on Buildings: Directional Procedure
This session will focus on a full building design example, using the directional procedure of Chapter 27. The example will include generation of Main Wind Force...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
Structural Design and Embodied Carbon
Meeting the goals of the UN Paris Agreement requires reductions in carbon emissions of at least 50% by 2030. Embodied carbon - the emissions from the production and...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Wind Design Series Part #2 | Exposure Category, Surface Roughness and Gust Factor
This presentation will start with a review of exposure categories and how exposure affects wind speeds at a building site. It will then demonstrate how a site...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Wind Design Series Part #1 | Introduction to the Wind Design Manual, Enclosure Classification, and Topographic Effects
Introduction to the Wind Design Manual includes a summary of each of the problems and the authors. It will follow with a deep dive into Design Example 1, which...
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
What Your Fabricator Wishes You Knew About HSS
There is a common misconception that structures using hollow structural sections (HSS) are more expensive than those comprised primarily of open sections. This...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Lintels for Masonry Walls
Masonry lintel design is a critical part of an efficient structural masonry solution. The design of masonry lintels can add significant capacity to the structural...
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
Masonry Movement Joints
This presentation addresses the movement characteristics of masonry wall systems, and compares the differences between architectural veneer and structural reinforced...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
ASCE 7 - 16 Wind Load Provisions - Changes Affecting the Current Design Practice
The ASCE 7-16 Wind Load Provisions have multiple changes which effect the determination and application of design wind pressures on buildings. This presentation will...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Basics of Strut and Tie Modeling
This webinar will provide a general overview of strut and tie modeling based on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. It will...
Tue 10:00 AM PST
SpeedCore: Rainier Square - A Project Case Study
This webinar will review the design and construction aspects of the first high-rise in a seismically active zone in the U.S. to utilize a concrete-filled composite...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Efficient Design of Long-Span Composite Steel Deck-Slabs
Long-span composite steel deck-slabs are a special type of composite slabs, which allows for the design of buildings with large open spaces and requires special design...
Tue 10:00 AM PST
The Use of Geotechnical Reports by the Structural Engineer
Structural Engineers are concerned that the recommendations of the geotechnical engineer be incorporated in the construction documents and followed during...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
Serviceability Design for the Practicing Engineer
This session will provide practical information and design examples to evaluate the serviceability performance of buildings against requirements of the IBC and ASCE 7....
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Mass Timber Structural Floor & Roof Design
This presentation is intended for designers of building systems seeking to familiarize themselves with the category of products known as mass timber, including cross...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
ASCE 7-16 Determining Component and Cladding Wind Pressures for Roofs
This presentation will describe the component and cladding (C&C) roof pressure coefficient changes in ASCE 7-16 and how those changes affect wind pressure...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Ground Improvement for Structural Engineers
Ground Improvement techniques have been in use for well over half a century. However in the last 5 - 10 years they have become more recognized for an economical...
Thu 10:00 AM PST
Permanent Bracing for Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
This webinar discusses the important information provided on truss design drawings, including the requirements for bracing the top chord, bottom chord and web members....
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
How to Read the Copyright Clause in Your Contract
Trying to understand the copyright clause in a design professional's contract is often an exercise in frustration. What should be at the most two or three sentences...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Fundamentals of Fire Resistance
Around the turn of the last century, the United States experience a rash of fires in cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and Spokane, that spread extensively within these...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Design Responsibilities & the Role of the Specialty Engineer (From the Wood Truss Industry's Perspective)
This webinar discusses the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the specification, design, construction and application of MPCW trusses and...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Load Testing of Existing Structures
Full scale structural load testing is typically performed to verify the capacity of a structure, test a repair, or at the direction of a building official. Various...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Transitioning Project Managers to Firm Leaders
A fundamental element of an engineering firm is its project management system. This system enables firms to complete projects successfully and hence solve their...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
How to Be an Effective Project Manager
Why did you become an engineer? This is a fundamental question many engineers can readily answer. Typically, they say they became engineers because they were...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Tilt-Up Panels: Stressed-Out, But Rock-Steady: A Review of the Stresses Experienced by Tilt-Up Panels
Based on the ACI 551 Tilt-Up Design Guide and standard construction industry practice, this webinar will explore how design professionals can capitalize on the...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
CFS Lateral Design Using New AISI S240 and S400
There are a number of research findings, design guides, standards, software, and other resources available today for the design of cold-formed steel (CFS) light-frame...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Engineered Design of Masonry Veneers
One of the most common uses of masonry is as non-structural cladding for buildings. While historically these anchored veneers and their attachment to the exterior wall...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Leaning Out: A Documentary Screening and Q and A with the SE Behind the Twin Towers
A perspective no one on earth can claim. The lead structural engineer of the World Trade Center oversees the construction of the world’s tallest towers, later haunted...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Strength Design of Masonry Walls - The Code & Beyond
The design of masonry walls for in-plane and out-of-plane loads using the strength design provisions of TMS 402-16 will be discussed. Rules of thumb for initial...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Post-Tensioning Concepts, Repair, Modifications & Evaluation of Existing PT Structures
The use of post tensioning systems in concrete structures started in the mid 1950’s, which provided many engineering and cost-saving advantages. Typical prestressing...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Wind Tunnel Testing for Structural Engineers
This webinar will cover the basics of boundary layer wind tunnel testing and how it is used to aid structural design. The different testing approaches used for a range...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Insidious Thermal Forces in Steel Structures: What You Need to Know
Expand the attendee’s knowledge of how changes in temperatures and poor detailing of structural members and systems adversely affect individual members and entire...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Session III: Bridge Design – Seismic Design of Bridges
This third session will be geared to assist not only exam takers but also practicing bridge engineers that must deal with bridge design in their day-to-day activities....
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Session II: Bridge Design – Approximate Methods in the Design of Bridges
This second session is intended to go in more depth in the approach to design of bridges. It will explain approximate methods for calculating demand on bridges due to...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
The Future of Wood Construction-Upcoming Code Changes for 2021 IBC Related to Tall Wood Construction
In early 2016, the ICC Board of Directors approved the creation of an ad hoc committee of various stakeholders from across the country, to explore the building science...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Session I: Bridge Design – Introduction to AASHTO
This session is geared towards structural engineers that are not familiar with AASHTO and are interested in learning more for several reasons, including preparing for...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Masonry Infill Design
Masonry infilled frames are common throughout the world and provide two distinct advantages – 1) they are easy and economical to construct, and 2) they provide a...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
2018 IEBC - Part 2: Work Area Compliance Method
As many states and local jurisdictions go to the 2015 or 2018 International Building Code (IBC), the structural engineer can no longer rely on the existing building...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
2018 IEBC - Part 1: Prescriptive & Performance Methods
As many states and local jurisdictions go to the 2015 or 2018 International Building Code (IBC), the structural engineer can no longer rely on the existing building...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Economical Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls (ICFs)
This webinar presents information and tools structural engineers can use to select and design Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). ICFs combine the strength and...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Code Compliance & Existing Structures
Building codes and code enforcement have for a century provided a sound framework for design of new structures. But as sustainability of the built environment has...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Insurance and Indemnification: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
Even though a design agreement may otherwise be well-drafted, the indemnification clause will often be confusing, with unnecessary wording. In agreements drafted by...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Ethics in the Practice of Engineering
What would lead you to describe someone as "a good engineer"? Technical competence is part of the answer, but not the whole. For the rest, we will consider the...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Resilient Design & Risk Assessment Using the Quantitative & Building-Specific FEMA P-58 Analysis Method
This course will cover how the FEMA P-58 analysis method is now being used in practice for both resilient design of new buildings and risk assessment of existing...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Making Money: Design Services, Budgeting & Scope Management
The preparation of design budgets and the monitoring of costs are major activities for design firm project managers. Although they are often performed separately, both...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Understanding the AISC Direct Analysis Method of Design
The Direct Analysis Method of Design was first introduced in the 2005 AISC Specification. This approach to the design of steel frames is the primary method presented...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
New Solutions in the New Design Guide 21 on Welding
The second edition of the AISC Design Guide on Welding was recently issued. Discussed in this webinar will be some of the new content of the publication. From the...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Changes to the 2016 TMS 402/602 Building Code for Masonry Structures
The 2016 TMS 402 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures contains two major technical changes. One is the addition of shear friction provisions and the other...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Engineering Structural Glass, an Introduction to the Engineering Structural Glass Design Guide
This webinar is an introduction to the new NCSEA Engineering Structural Glass Design Guide which provides the Engineering Professional with sufficient background...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Taking Wood to the Next Level – Application and Design of NLT and CLT
Innovations in wood construction are making it more feasible for wood construction to be designed and built to larger heights and areas than what the current code...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
BIM and Large Scale Multi-Family Wood Frame Structures - When is it a Fit?
In this course we will discuss our 12 years of experience’s in the implementation of BIM in to our wood frame business and the positive impact it has had in improving...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Retrofit of Existing Structures for Protective Applications
When evaluating existing structures for blast loads and DC, it is important that engineers identify the critical deficiencies and maximize the contribution of the...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Designing Wood-Frame Structures for High Winds
Wood framing is conducive to meeting the challenges of wind-resistive design. Among its characteristics, wood can carry substantially greater maximum loads for short...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Overview of Changes & Additions in ACI 318-14
This webinar will provide a general overview of the reorganization of the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary for the 2014...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
ICC Storm Shelter Design: Code Criteria & Project Challenges
Beginning in 2015, the International Building Code started requiring storm shelters for educational buildings. While newly required in education projects, storm...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Changes to the 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction
This presentation will provide an overview of the significant changes for wood design per AWC's National Design Specification® (NDS) for Wood Construction. The 2018...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Ground Improvement for Structural Engineers: Benefits, Limitations, and Considerations
The proper utilization of ground improvement techniques on sites with poor soil conditions allows structural engineers to design shallow foundations with high bearing...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Dealing with Floor Vibration in a Modern Structural Consulting Firm—Lessons from the Field
Open office space layouts and the desire for maximum leasable space with minimal intrusion by columns tend to produce structures with a greater tendency to exhibit...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Introduction to Seismic Design – High Seismic
Calculations, Flowcharts and Checklist A simple multi-story building, located in a region of high seismic risk, will be presented with the procedures for defining...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Introduction to Seismic Design – Low Seismic
Calculations, Flowcharts and Checklist A simple one-story building, located in a region of low seismic risk, will be presented with the procedures for defining...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
The Disruption of Structural Fire Protection Practice in the U.S.
The emerging proliferation of structural fire engineering in the U.S. will disrupt the century-long norms in structural fire protection. Traditionally, fire protection...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
How to Verify SE Software
Structural Engineers are relying more and more on structural engineering software for analysis and design. Understanding the different options available for modeling...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Seismic Behavior of Helical Piles in Dense Sands
Helical piles are being used in seismic regions of the U.S. and other countries, yet there remains much confusion regarding the state of practice and building codes...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
2018 IBC and IEBC Significant Structural Changes
The 2018 Significant Structural Changes webinar discusses changes to the International Building Code (IBC) and International Existing Building Code (IEBC) structural...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
How the AISC 360-16 Chapter K Changes Affect HSS Design
Chapter K underwent a significant change in the 2016 Specification. This webinar will provide the background for the changes to AISC 360-16 Chapter K, an overview of...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Component and Cladding Wind Design
This webinar will describe the new requirements in ASCE 7-16 for Component and Cladding design including the revised higher roof pressure coefficients for gable and...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Preconstruction Estimating: Foundations & Structures
This webinar will discuss cost-estimating for the 10 major building systems and the 4 design phases of a project. Pre-construction estimating uses historical data,...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Job Site Observations by Structural Engineers for New & Existing Buildings, Including Job Site Safety
Structural Engineers are usually required, as part of their Contract for Professional Services, to conduct on-site observations of the construction of a project. The...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Snow-Load Drifting - Current Provisions & Future Directions
This LIVE webinar will provide a detailed review the current ASCE 7 provisions for snow drift loading as well as expected future improvements.
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Welding Problems and Practical Solutions
This webinar will describe welding-related problems that may be encountered and offer practical solutions that will resolve the problems.
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Structural Stability During Construction
This webinar will discuss issues of stability during construction, and identify poor construction practices.
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Multi-Family Wood Construction: Engineering Mid-Rise Buildings
This webinar will cover design considerations for 4-6 story buildings.
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Structural Concrete Special Inspections
This webinar will discuss special inspection requirements for concrete construction per IBC Ch. 17.
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Special Inspection for Wood Construction - An overview for Engineers and Inspectors
Up until the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), the code requirements for special inspection of wood light framed construction were limited solely to high load...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Mass Timber Design: Engineering the Next Generation of Wood Construction
Mass timber structural framing systems have high strength-to-weight ratios, are dimensionally stable, and are quickly becoming systems of choice for sustainably-minded...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Findings from the SEAONC Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) 2016 Study
In early 2016, the SE3 Committee administered a nationwide survey of employee engagement and gender equity in the structural engineering profession, for which they...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Understanding and Interpreting Geotechnical Reports
The goal of this webinar is to help structural engineers better understand geotechnical reports, focusing on recommendations that can be misunderstood. Areas covered...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
ASCE 7-16 Wind: How It Affects the Practicing Engineer
ASCE 7-16 will include several significant changes to the wind loading provisions which will impact the practicing engineer. This session will provide an in-depth...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
CFS Framed Lateral Design
CFS frame lateral force resisting systems code requirements were first introduced into the 1997 UBC and served as the basis for their inclusion into the AISI Lateral...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Geometry and the Design of Truss Structures
Geometry is arguably the single most important parameter in the design of efficient truss structures. The lecture will explore how the theoretical innovations of...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Nonstructural Components
Nonstructural damage has historically accounted for 25-50% of the damage observed in recent earthquakes in the United States. The requirements for seismic restraint of...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Assessment of First Generation Performance-Based Seismic Design Methods for New Steel Buildings
A few years ago, NIST started a research program to compare the standards for designing new code buildings (with ASCE-7) and assessing existing buildings (with...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Repair of Construction Defects – Every Project Has Them
There are construction defects on almost every job, unless it is a very small job or unless the owner is extremely fortunate. The list of likely defects includes...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Special Inspections of Existing Buildings
When dealing with existing buildings design professionals are allowed to either show that the building complies with the International Building Code (IBC) or follow...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Stamping, Sealing and Signing: Satisfying Statutes and the Standard of Care.
For engineers, there is no more significant (or even sacred) act than the use of their professional seal and stamp. In reality, some take that act too lightly, while...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Structural Welding: Special Inspection with the IBC and AISC
The International Building Code references the AISC Specification and the AISC Seismic Provisions for special inspection. This change took place starting with the 2012...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Structural Steel and Bolting: Special Inspection with the IBC and AISC
The International Building Code references the AISC Specification and the AISC Seismic Provisions for special inspection. This change took place with the 2012 IBC,...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Upcoming Changes to AISC 341 – Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) document 360-10 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, is the basic reference for the design, fabrication and...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Special Inspections for Masonry
Masonry Inspection requirements can be traced back as far as the 1943 Uniform Building Code, but were not well defined until recently. Specification for Masonry...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Updated Concrete Repair Code and Companion Guide
In 2013 ACI published the “Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings and Commentary” as a standard for the repair of existing...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Designing for Hot-Dip Galvanizing
Hot-dip galvanizing is used throughout various markets to provide steel with superior protection from the ravages of corrosion, and its use is constantly evolving. ...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
The Most Common Errors in Seismic Design & How to Avoid Them
The presentation will identify the most common errors that structural engineers make when performing seismic design and calculations. The presentation will then...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Design of Connections for Wood Members using the NDS and TR12
This course will feature techniques for designing connections for wood members utilizing AWC's 2015 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction and...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Fire Resistance Design for Wood Construction-a Primer for Structural Engineers
Determining proper code applications for designing for fire-resistance in wood-frame construction can be challenging. This presentation is a primer for Structural...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
So You Want To Delegate Steel Connection Design? Do It the Right Way
The American Institute of Steel Construction, lobbied by some structural engineering groups, adopted delegation of structural steel connection design by structural...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Structural Engineering Ethics
This webinar will focus on the relationship between structural engineers and ethical practice and the cannons of ethics produced by licensing boards, professional...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Deferred Submittals - Who is Responsible and When?
Deferred Submittals are engineered designs (and documents) involving more than one professional engineer; engineer in responsible charge (EOR) and specialty engineer...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Design of Advanced Composite Rehabilitation Systems – Avoiding Pitfalls & Confidently Detailing Designs
In the late 1990s, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) established the ACI 440 Committee to develop relevant design standards for fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP)....
Thu 2:00 PM CDT
Tsunami Design in ASCE 7-16: An Overview of the New Provisions
This webinar will feature a presentation on tsunami design, specifically the upcoming provisions in ASCE 7-16 (IBC-2018). Over the last decade the world has seen four...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Evaluation & Instrumentation of Existing Buildings
Messrs. Larosche, Fasl, and Foster will present three separate case studies highlighting evaluation and instrumentation of existing buildings: Lee County Courthouse,...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Assessment of Seismic Performance of Reinforced Masonry Wall Structures
Shear walls are the main seismic load resisting elements in reinforced masonry (RM) structures. Compared to RC shear walls, RM shear walls have their unit features and...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Multi-Hazard Design of Blast-Resistant Facades
This webinar will provide architects and engineers with a general overview of key factors to consider when coordinating blast with gravity, wind, and seismic design...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Communication Between the Structural Engineer & Masonry Contractor
Designers are frequently frustrated by the contractor’s work on a construction project. Often, this is due to the manner in which contractors perceive the project...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Design Considerations for Mid-rise Structures
Research, full scale testing and code requirements continue to evolve on mid-rise construction. This presentation will focus on some important engineering...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Rehabilitation of Timber Structures
Rehabilitating timber members is required when existing members are subjected to increased loading requirements such as occurs with changes to the building codes....
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Introduction to Structural Fire Engineering
Structural fire engineering both internationally and within the U.S. is still a relatively small, specialty field that lies somewhere between the structural...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Construction of Post-Tensioned Structures
This is the second presentation in the series and continues the discussion on the construction of post-tensioned structures. This session will focus on the...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Designing with Post-Tensioned Concrete
Post-tensioning is a highly efficient structural system that has been used in the design of buildings and parking structures for over 50 years. The efficiency stems...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Introduction to Building Structural Dynamics for Seismic Design Structural Engineers
This presentation will be a general overview on the use of structural dynamics in seismic design of buildings. Considerations for implementation of dynamic analysis in...
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Fire Damage and Post-Fire Assessment of Structural Wood Members
Depending on the severity, fire damage can compromise the structural integrity of wood structures such as buildings or residences. In such instances, engineering...
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
IBC Chapter 17: Special Inspections & Testing
This webinar will cover the main "Special Inspection & Testing" requirements of IBC Chapter 17. The goal is to help the design professional understand the "Who? What?...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Welded Connections: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What makes for a “good welded connection”? According to the presenter, there are twelve principles that make for good welded connections. These concepts will be...
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Steel Curtain Walls
The webinar presents newly developed steel curtain wall systems being used for special applications, providing larger spans and larger lites than conventional aluminum...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Code Applications for Nail-Laminated and Cross-Laminated Timber – Mass Timber Construction
This presentation will focus on Nail-laminated Timber (NLT) and Cross-laminated Timber (CLT) wood structural framing members. NLT has been adopted in the IBC and...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Vibrations of Reinforced Concrete Floor Systems
This presentation will assist the design professional in choosing an appropriate reinforced concrete floor system for situations where the effects from vibration must...
Tue 12:00 PM CST
2015 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction
AWC's National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2015 is referenced in US building codes and used to design wood structures worldwide. Participants will...