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February 9, 2023
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 15M
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  • Part of February 9 | Repair, Def...
February 23, 2023
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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....

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  • Part of February 23 | Tolerance ...
March 2, 2023
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of March 2 | Architecturall...
March 16, 2023
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of March 16 | Structural Fa...
March 28, 2023
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 15M
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  • Part of March 28 | Ethics Case S...
April 20, 2023
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of April 20 | The Hidden Co...

Past Live Events

January 24, 2023
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 01.24.2023 | Work Smarte...
January 17, 2023
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 15M
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  • Part of 01.17.2023 | Strength De...
December 20, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of Mass Timber Design: Adop...
December 13, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of Mass Timber Design: Adop...
December 8, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 15M
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  • Part of 12.08.2022 | Enlightenin...
December 6, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of Mass Timber Design: Adop...
November 29, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Mass Timber Design: Adop...
November 22, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of 11.22.2022 | Shoring and...
November 10, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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,...

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  • Part of 11.10.2022 | Pour Strips...
October 20, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of October 2022 | CalOES Sa...
October 19, 2022
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of October 2022 | CalOES Sa...
October 18, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 10.18.2022 | Lessons Lea...
October 6, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 10.06.2022 | Snow Loads ...
September 29, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of Fundamentals of Bolting
September 22, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of Fundamentals of Bolting
September 15, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of Fundamentals of Bolting
September 13, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 8, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of Fundamentals of Bolting
August 31, 2022
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 30, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 23, 2022
Tue 2:00 PM CDT
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Frequently Asked Wind Questions Answered

The NCSEA wind engineering committee has collected the most frequently asked questions of the past five years.

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 08.23.2022 | Frequently ...
August 4, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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.

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  • Part of 08.04.2022 | Cracking Me...
July 28, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 07.28.2022 | An Overview...
July 14, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 07.14.2022 | Tornado Loa...
June 30, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 2nd Annual Structural En...
June 23, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 2nd Annual Structural En...
June 21, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 06.21.2022 | An Adaptati...
June 16, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 2nd Annual Structural En...
June 14, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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,...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 06.14.2022 | Fire-Resist...
June 9, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 2nd Annual Structural En...
June 2, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 2nd Annual Structural En...
May 31, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 05.31.2022 | Loving Your...
May 26, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 2nd Annual Structural En...
May 19, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 05.19.2022 | Failure Inv...
April 21, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 04.21.2022 | Shotcrete i...
April 20, 2022
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of April 2022 | CalOES Safe...
April 19, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of April 2022 | CalOES Safe...
March 10, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 03.10.2022 | 2021 IBC Si...
February 22, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of 02.22.2022| Structural E...
February 10, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Seismic Connection Desig...
February 8, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 02.08.2022 | 2021 IBC Si...
February 3, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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,...

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January 27, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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....

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  • Part of Seismic Connection Desig...
January 20, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Seismic Connection Desig...
January 18, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 01.18.2022 | The Structu...
January 13, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Seismic Connection Desig...
January 11, 2022
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of 01.11.2022 | Business De...
January 6, 2022
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Seismic Connection Desig...
December 15, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Resilience in a Structur...
December 8, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Resilience in a Structur...
December 7, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of 12.07.2021 | MSE Retaini...
December 1, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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  • Part of Resilience in a Structur...
November 18, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of The Excavation Shoring D...
November 16, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.16.2021 | Retaining W...
November 11, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of The Excavation Shoring D...
November 9, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.09.2021 | The Enginee...
November 4, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of November 2021 | CalOES S...
November 3, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of November 2021 | CalOES S...
October 28, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 10.28.2021 | Design of I...
October 7, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 30, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 09.30.2021 | Allowable S...
September 23, 2021
Thu 2:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 22, 2021
Wed 2:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of Cold-Formed Steel Framin...
September 21, 2021
Tue 2:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 16, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 26, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 19, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 5, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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)....

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 08.05.2021 | A Common Se...
July 29, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 22, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 20, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 15, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 18th Annual Bridge Sympo...
July 8, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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  • Part of 18th Annual Bridge Sympo...
June 30, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of Structural Engineering I...
June 23, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of Structural Engineering I...
June 22, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 06.22.2021 | Lean Strate...
June 16, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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June 10, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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June 9, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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June 3, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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June 1, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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May 27, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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May 18, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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May 13, 2021
Thu 1:00 PM CDT
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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...

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May 12, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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May 11, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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May 4, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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April 27, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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April 7, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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April 6, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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March 31, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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March 24, 2021
Wed 3:00 PM CDT
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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...

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March 24, 2021
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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March 23, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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March 16, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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March 9, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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March 4, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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March 2, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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February 18, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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February 16, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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....

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February 11, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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February 9, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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February 4, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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January 28, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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January 26, 2021
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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January 21, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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January 14, 2021
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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December 15, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PST
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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...

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December 10, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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...

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December 3, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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...

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November 19, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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...

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November 18, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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November 12, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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...

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October 27, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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October 8, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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October 7, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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October 1, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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September 30, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 23, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 22, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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September 16, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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September 10, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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August 27, 2020
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 20, 2020
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 18, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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August 13, 2020
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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August 11, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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August 6, 2020
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 29, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 23, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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July 22, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 15, 2020
Wed 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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July 8, 2020
Wed 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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July 7, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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June 25, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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June 18, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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May 26, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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,...

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May 14, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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May 12, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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May 5, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 28, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 23, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 21, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 16, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 14, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 7, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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April 2, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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March 24, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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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...

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March 10, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PDT
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Masonry Movement Joints

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

  • Duration 1H 30M
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February 25, 2020
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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February 20, 2020
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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February 4, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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January 30, 2020
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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January 14, 2020
Tue 10:00 AM PST
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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...

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January 9, 2020
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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....

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December 10, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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December 5, 2019
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 12.05.19 | ASCE 7-16 Det...
November 19, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

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November 7, 2019
Thu 10:00 AM PST
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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....

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.07.19 | Permanent Bra...
October 29, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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October 24, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

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October 3, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 10.03.19| Design Respons...
September 24, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.24.19 | Load Testing ...
September 19, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.19.19 | Transitioning...
August 22, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 08.22.19 | How to Be an ...
August 15, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.15.19 | Tilt-Up Pan...
August 6, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.06.19 | CFS Lateral D...
July 25, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 07.25.19 | Engineered De...
July 18, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.18.19 | Leaning Out: ...
July 11, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.11.19 | Strength Desi...
June 18, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 06.18.19 | Post-Tensioni...
June 4, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 06.04.19 | Wind Tunnel T...
May 21, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 05.21.19 | Insidious The...
May 16, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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....

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.16.19 | Session III: ...
May 9, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.09.19 | Session II: B...
May 7, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 05.07.19 | The Future of...
May 2, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 05.02.19 | Session I: Br...
April 18, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 04.18.19 | Masonry Infil...
April 9, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.09.19 | 2018 IEBC - P...
March 26, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 03.26.19 | 2018 IEBC - P...
March 14, 2019
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 03.14.19 | Economical De...
February 26, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 02.26.19 | Code Complian...
February 12, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 02.12.19 | Insurance and...
January 29, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 01.29.19 | Ethics in the...
January 22, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 01.22.19 | Resilient Des...
January 15, 2019
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 01.15.19 | Making Money:...
December 11, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 12.11.18 | Understanding...
December 6, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 12.06.18 | New Solutions...
November 29, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.29.18 | Changes to th...
November 13, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.13.18 | Engineering S...
November 1, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.01.18 | Taking Wood t...
October 11, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 10.11.18 | BIM and Large...
October 4, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 10.04.18 | Retrofit of E...
September 27, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.27.18 | Designing Woo...
September 20, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.20.18 | Overview of C...
September 13, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.13.18 | ICC Storm She...
August 23, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.23.18 | Changes to th...
August 16, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 08.16.18 | Ground Improv...
August 2, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 08.02.18 | Dealing with ...
July 26, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 07.26.18 | Introduction ...
July 19, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.19.18 | Introduction ...
July 10, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 07.10.18 | The Disruptio...
June 21, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 06.21.18 | How to Verify...
June 5, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 06.05.18 | Seismic Behav...
May 22, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.22.18 | 2018 IBC and ...
May 8, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 05.08.18 | How the AISC ...
April 26, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.26.18 | Component and...
April 12, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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,...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.12.18 | Preconstructi...
April 3, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.03.18 | Job Site Obse...
March 29, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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.

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 03.29.18 | Snow Drift Lo...
March 6, 2018
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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.

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 03.06.18 | Welding Probl...
February 15, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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Structural Stability During Construction

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

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 02.15.18 | Structural St...
January 25, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Web

Multi-Family Wood Construction: Engineering Mid-Rise Buildings

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

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 01.25.18 | Multi-Family ...
January 11, 2018
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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Structural Concrete Special Inspections

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

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 01.11.18 | Structural Co...
December 7, 2017
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 12.07.17 | Special Inspe...
November 14, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 11.14.17 | Mass Timber D...
November 9, 2017
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 11.09.17 | Findings from...
October 24, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 10.24.17| Understanding ...
September 12, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.12.17 | ASCE 7-16 Win...
August 10, 2017
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.10.17 | CFS Framed La...
August 3, 2017
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.03.17 | Geometry and ...
July 25, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.25.17 | Nonstructural...
July 20, 2017
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.20.17 | Assessment of...
July 11, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.11.17 | Repair of Con...
June 27, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 06.27.17 | Special Inspe...
June 6, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 06.06.17 | Stamping, Sea...
May 16, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.16.17 | Structural We...
May 2, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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,...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.02.17 | Structural St...
April 18, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.18.17 | Upcoming Chan...
April 4, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.04.17 | Special Inspe...
March 9, 2017
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 03.09.17 | Updated Concr...
February 21, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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. ...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 02.21.17 | Designing for...
February 7, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 02.07.17 | The Most Comm...
January 31, 2017
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 01.31.17 | Design of Con...
December 6, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 12.06.16 | Fire Resistan...
December 1, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CST
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 12.01.16 | So You Want T...
November 15, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CST
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Structural Engineering Ethics - Black & White or 50 Shades of Grey

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

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 11.15.16 | Structural En...
November 3, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 11.03.16 | Deferred Subm...
October 20, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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)....

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 10.20.16 | Design of Adv...
October 6, 2016
Thu 2:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 10.06.16 | Tsunami Desig...
September 27, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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,...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 09.27.16 | Evaluation & ...
August 25, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.25.16 | Assessment of...
August 9, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 08.09.16 | Multi-Hazard ...
July 28, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.28.16 | Communication...
July 19, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.19.16 | Design Consi...
July 12, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
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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....

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 07.12.16 | Rehabilitatio...
June 21, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 06.21.16 | Introduction ...
June 7, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 06.07.16 | Construction ...
May 24, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.24.16 | Designing wit...
May 10, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 05.10.16 | Introduction ...
April 28, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 04.28.16 | Fire Damage a...
March 22, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CDT
Web

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?...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 3.22.16 | IBC Chapter 17...
February 23, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 2.23.16 | Welded Connect...
February 11, 2016
Thu 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 02.11.16 | Steel Curtain...
January 26, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 01.26.16 | Code Applicat...
January 19, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
  • Closed
  • Part of 01.19.16 | Vibrations of...
January 12, 2016
Tue 12:00 PM CST
Web

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...

  • Duration 1H 30M
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  • Part of 01.12.16 | 2015 NATIONAL...

On Demand Events

2019 Structural Engineering Summit - Anaheim, CA

Please enjoy the digital recordings of the 2019 NCSEA Summit from Anaheim, CA!

  • Nov 13th – 15th, 2019
  • 37

Basics of Shear Wall Design

This session will help to tackle shear wall design including Wood Shear, CMU/Masonry, and Concrete/Tilt Up, addressing multiple materials and the coinciding codes with...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Keynote: Shaking Up DC - The Insider’s Story

​Audio Only. In 2011, the Washington Monument and the Washington National Cathedral were subjected to ground shaking from the Magnitude 5.8 Mineral, Virginia...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

SEAOC Wind Design Manual - An Overview

The Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) Wind Design Manual is scheduled for release in late 2017. This session will focus on a general overview of...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Seismic Design of Diaphragms by the Provisions of ASCE 7-16

This presentation explains two significant new provisions in ASCE 7-16, an alternative diaphragm design force level that is different from the design force level of...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions

This session will cover important changes in the 2015 NEHRP Provisions and corresponding seismic chapters in ASCE/SEI 7-16 and IBC-2018, as well as a preview of future...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Solar Photovoltaic Systems in ASCE 7-16

The 2016 edition of ASCE 7 will be the first to include solar-specific provisions. The author will introduce common types of solar mounting systems, and will discuss...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Deferred Submittals – The Buck Stops Here!

IBC-2015 has specific requirements of the Engineer-of-Record regarding delegated design and deferred submittals. Many engineers misunderstand and misapply those...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Cracking Within Existing Concrete Masonry Walls: When are Calculations Required?

This session will cover analysis methods for evaluating concrete masonry walls affected by cracking. The presentation will discuss when calculations are required to...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

Tall Wood Buildings in the U.S. – A Codes and Standards Update

The recent introduction of CLT in the 2015 National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®) and the 2015 International Building Code has opened an exciting...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

State of the Practice: Blast Design of Building Facades and Structural Systems

This presentation will summarize the state of the practice of blast design of facades and structural systems. It will focus on identifying criteria, standards,...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Structures for Mitigation of Progressive Collapse

Government buildings have special design requirements intended to minimize the potential for Progressive Collapse. These additional design requirements can be easily...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

Applied Business Mechanics: Understanding Your Accounting & Financial Systems

Many sources address how to help your organization succeed by instilling the appropriate personnel goals and controls. Seldom do we find information about how the...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

Shhh...It's No Secret! Ideas to Grow Your Firm's Clientele and Advance Your Career

Relationships are everything in our business - people want to work with people they like, it's that simple. Are you effective in balancing time spent on billable work...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

The Structural Innovations of the New Mercedes Benz Stadium

The new Mercedes Benz Stadium, home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United will feature a host of structural engineering innovations in its pioneering...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

Wind Design Considerations for Joist/ Joist Girder Structures

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has recently rewritten Technical Digest No 6 “Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Uplift Loads”. This session highlights key points...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Contract Negotiation as a Tool for Managing Project Risk

This presentation will look at some of the provisions in a design agreement that an engineer should review carefully to avoid taking on unreasonable risk.

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

Networking Strategies: Even Introverted Engineers can Network Effectively

Whether you're a veteran engineer, firm owner, or a newbie right out of college, networking is an important aspect of growing your career. This session will help you...

  • October 13th, 2017
  • 1

ASCE Panel on How to Improve ASCE 7

ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures has been criticized for the increases in volume and complexity following...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1

Assessment of Performance-Based Seismic Design Methods in ASCE 41 for New Steel Buildings

This session will highlight results of a study investigating the correlation between the seismic performance of an ASCE 7 code-compliant steel building and its...

  • October 12th, 2017
  • 1
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