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...

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...

It is not uncommon for managers of structural engineering firms to facilitate employee performance reviews. The frequency, format, complexity, and formality of these...

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...

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...

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...

Aluminum connections can be made by several welding processes or using mechanical connectors including bolts, rivets, screws, and pins. Welding reduces the strength...

The Aluminum Design Manual provides methods for designing aluminum members for axial tension, axial compression, flexure, shear, and torsion. While these methods bear...

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...

Aluminum comes in many alloys, tempers, and product forms such as sheet, plate, and extrusions, with widely differing strength and ductility. Other properties, such...

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...

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....

This presentation will address steel seismic design in accordance with the 2018 IBC. Specifically, it will review the Buckling Restrained Braced Frame design example...

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...

Structural steel special moment frames (SMF) are typically comprised of wide flange beams, columns, and beam-column connections. Connections are proportioned and...

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...

Special inspections and structural observations are components of the overall quality assurance plan. What is the role and responsibilities of the SER and other...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Preliminary design of a building structure involves selection of gravity and lateral load resisting systems. The systems should meet the stability, strength, and...

Structural planning is part of the schematic design phase where fundamental decisions about the choice of structural systems and materials are made. Site and...

The Students and Educators Subcommittee is passionate about outreach to students and educators across the nation. New challenges have been presented this year in...

Today, owners and other project participants are looking for ways to transfer risks to engineering firms by inserting potentially onerous language in professional...

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...

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...

Structural Engineer Emergency Response (SEER), originating from the engineering community response to 9/11, has a mission to assist communities impacted by disasters...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Although gravity loads from photovoltaic structures might seem simple, the design process can be quite challenging. This presentation will cover basic gravity load...

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...

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...

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...

The Aluminum Design Manual is published by the Aluminum Association every 5 years. The current edition became available in January, 2020 and contains significant...

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) and NCSEA have teamed up to deliver the 17th Annual Bridge Symposium virtually. This Bonanza of Bridge...

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...

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...

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...

Twelve principles that apply to the design of effective welded connections are presented, explained and illustrated. When these principles are incorporated into...

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...

Additions, alterations, and voluntary seismic improvements to existing buildings can be challenging to implement. This presentation provides a brief history of the...

Seismic assessment and improvement of historic buildings present multiple challenges that do not exist on more routine design projects. Historic projects require a...

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...

Resilience is a buzzword that is being erroneously applied to buildings. The public understands recovery from natural hazards is dependent on robust infrastructure,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The webinar will begin with a review of structural damage information from a nationally recognized insurance company. This loss information suggests that structural...

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...

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...

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...

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...

There is a common misconception that structures using hollow structural sections (HSS) are more expensive than those comprised primarily of open sections. This...

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...

This presentation addresses the movement characteristics of masonry wall systems, and compares the differences between architectural veneer and structural reinforced...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Structural Engineers are concerned that the recommendations of the geotechnical engineer be incorporated in the construction documents and followed during...

This session will provide practical information and design examples to evaluate the serviceability performance of buildings against requirements of the IBC and ASCE 7....

This presentation is intended for designers of building systems seeking to familiarize themselves with the category of products known as mass timber, including cross...

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...

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...

This webinar discusses the important information provided on truss design drawings, including the requirements for bracing the top chord, bottom chord and web members....

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...

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...

This webinar discusses the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the specification, design, construction and application of MPCW trusses and...

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...

A fundamental element of an engineering firm is its project management system. This system enables firms to complete projects successfully and hence solve their...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Expand the attendee’s knowledge of how changes in temperatures and poor detailing of structural members and systems adversely affect individual members and entire...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This webinar presents information and tools structural engineers can use to select and design Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). ICFs combine the strength and...

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...

Even though a design agreement may otherwise be well-drafted, the indemnification clause will often be confusing, with unnecessary wording. In agreements drafted by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This webinar is an introduction to the new NCSEA Engineering Structural Glass Design Guide which provides the Engineering Professional with sufficient background...

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...

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...

When evaluating existing structures for blast loads and DC, it is important that engineers identify the critical deficiencies and maximize the contribution of the...

Wood framing is conducive to meeting the challenges of wind-resistive design. Among its characteristics, wood can carry substantially greater maximum loads for short...

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...

Beginning in 2015, the International Building Code started requiring storm shelters for educational buildings. While newly required in education projects, storm...

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...

The proper utilization of ground improvement techniques on sites with poor soil conditions allows structural engineers to design shallow foundations with high bearing...

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...

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...

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...

The emerging proliferation of structural fire engineering in the U.S. will disrupt the century-long norms in structural fire protection. Traditionally, fire protection...

Structural Engineers are relying more and more on structural engineering software for analysis and design. Understanding the different options available for modeling...

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...

The 2018 Significant Structural Changes webinar discusses changes to the International Building Code (IBC) and International Existing Building Code (IEBC) structural...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

This LIVE webinar will provide a detailed review the current ASCE 7 provisions for snow drift loading as well as expected future improvements.

This webinar will describe welding-related problems that may be encountered and offer practical solutions that will resolve the problems.

This webinar will discuss issues of stability during construction, and identify poor construction practices.

This webinar will cover design considerations for 4-6 story buildings.

This webinar will discuss special inspection requirements for concrete construction per IBC Ch. 17.

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...

Mass timber structural framing systems have high strength-to-weight ratios, are dimensionally stable, and are quickly becoming systems of choice for sustainably-minded...

In early 2016, the SE3 Committee administered a nationwide survey of employee engagement and gender equity in the structural engineering profession, for which they...

The goal of this webinar is to help structural engineers better understand geotechnical reports, focusing on recommendations that can be misunderstood. Areas covered...

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...

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...

Geometry is arguably the single most important parameter in the design of efficient truss structures. The lecture will explore how the theoretical innovations of...

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...

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...

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...

When dealing with existing buildings design professionals are allowed to either show that the building complies with the International Building Code (IBC) or follow...

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...

The International Building Code references the AISC Specification and the AISC Seismic Provisions for special inspection. This change took place starting with the 2012...

The International Building Code references the AISC Specification and the AISC Seismic Provisions for special inspection. This change took place with the 2012 IBC,...

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) document 360-10 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, is the basic reference for the design, fabrication and...

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...

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...

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. ...

The presentation will identify the most common errors that structural engineers make when performing seismic design and calculations. The presentation will then...

This course will feature techniques for designing connections for wood members utilizing AWC's 2015 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction and...

Determining proper code applications for designing for fire-resistance in wood-frame construction can be challenging. This presentation is a primer for Structural...

The American Institute of Steel Construction, lobbied by some structural engineering groups, adopted delegation of structural steel connection design by structural...

This webinar will focus on the relationship between structural engineers and ethical practice and the cannons of ethics produced by licensing boards, professional...

Deferred Submittals are engineered designs (and documents) involving more than one professional engineer; engineer in responsible charge (EOR) and specialty engineer...

In the late 1990s, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) established the ACI 440 Committee to develop relevant design standards for fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP)....

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...

Messrs. Larosche, Fasl, and Foster will present three separate case studies highlighting evaluation and instrumentation of existing buildings: Lee County Courthouse,...

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...

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...

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...

Research, full scale testing and code requirements continue to evolve on mid-rise construction. This presentation will focus on some important engineering...

Rehabilitating timber members is required when existing members are subjected to increased loading requirements such as occurs with changes to the building codes....

Structural fire engineering both internationally and within the U.S. is still a relatively small, specialty field that lies somewhere between the structural...

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...

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...

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...

Depending on the severity, fire damage can compromise the structural integrity of wood structures such as buildings or residences. In such instances, engineering...

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?...

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...

The webinar presents newly developed steel curtain wall systems being used for special applications, providing larger spans and larger lites than conventional aluminum...

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...

This presentation will assist the design professional in choosing an appropriate reinforced concrete floor system for situations where the effects from vibration must...

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...