WELCOME to
Learn, Innovate, Excel! Our goal with this newsletter is to provide useful information and tips that will help you save time, be more productive, and also reduce risk. This information complements our SE University program, by introducing you to tips on a wide variety of topics affecting structural engineers.
If you have any tips you would like to share as part of a future
Learn, Innovate, Excel newsletter, please email
Lisa Willard or
Brian Quinn.
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 STEEL DECK DIAPHRAGM CALCULATORS AND RESOURCES
Keeping up with all of the available resources for structural engineers can be a job in itself. But being aware of these resources can save time and headaches during design. Are you familiar with the most recent tools developed for steel deck diaphragm design?
In June 2018, Keith Cullum, PE, from Simpson Strong-Tie gave a presentation on
Steel Deck Diaphragm Attachment. Keith reviewed the function and components of a steel deck diaphragm and compared common attachment methods. He also talked about appropriate standards and building code references, as well as frequent challenges associated with designing steel deck diaphragms. During the session, Keith offered several references which can be useful when designing your steel deck diaphragms.
There are many resources available for free download from the Steel Deck Institute at
www.SDI.org. Look for items with the
Download Now tab for free downloads, which include the ANSI/SDI standards and the recently published Deck on Cold-Formed Steel Framing design manual. The link to download these resources are sent via email after providing your information to SDI.
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RESOURCES FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION ISSUES
How often have you visited a job site for a wood structure you have designed, only to find the contractor has used a different fastener than specified? Or perhaps you noticed a seasoning check on a glulam beam and were unsure whether it could jeopardize the integrity of the beam? With so much flexibility inherent to wood construction, there tends to be many "field fixes" or unapproved fastener patterns which then lead to questions about whether these fixes are structurally sound. Having the resources you need when these situations arise can help avoid these issues and may provide additional information to help avoid callbacks in the future.
In the May 2018 SE University session, Robert Kuserk, PE, from APA - The Engineered Wood Association, presented
Frame for Success - Best Practices for Wood Buildings. Robert offered several resources for use when designing a wood framed structure.
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Resources for Wood Construction - Seasoning Checks |
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SEU SPEAKER INSPIRES ORGANIZATIONS:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COLLIN COUNTY AND
UCSD UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FUND
SE University began the
SEU Speaker Inspires
program in 2015 as a way to "pay it forward," enabling our speakers to designate a charity/organization of their choice for SE University to make a donation to help improve our world. To learn more about the organizations that SE University speakers have chosen, please read our
SEU Speaker Inspires Blog Posts
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Keith Cullum, PE Simpson StrongTie |
In June 2018, SE University welcomed Keith Cullum, PE, with Simpson StrongTie, to present Steel Deck Diaphragm Attachment. He has chosen Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (https://habitatcollincounty.org) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month.
A proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity for more than two decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has been a national sponsor of Habitat for Humanity International since 2007, donating more than $2.5 million in cash and products. The contribution has helped support numerous Habitat houses across North America as well as U.S. and international programs. In addition, Simpson Strong-Tie employees have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours in building homes and training local Habitat affiliates along with joining the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Projects to repair and build homes affected by natural disasters. As Keith works out of the McKinney, TX office of Simpson StrongTie, he has selected Habitat for Humanity of Collin County to impact his local community.
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Dave K. Adams, SE BWE |
In July 2018, SE University welcomed back Dave K. Adams, SE, with BWE, to present
Project Quality and Inspection Requirements. In 2016, he designated the University of California at San Diego Undergraduate Student Scholarships Fund (
https://giveto.ucsd.edu/) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month, and he has chosen to do the same in 2018.
Dave chose UCSD Undergraduate Student Scholarships Fund for his SEU Speaker Inspires donation because he would like to help make it possible for more students to attend UCSD and study structural engineering.
Thank you, Keith and Dave, for helping structural engineers with your SE University session, and for your designations of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County and University of California at San Diego Undergraduate Student Scholarships Fund as our SEU Speaker Inspires Organizations of the Month!
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STATES WITH UPCOMING LICENSE RENEWALS
Summer is here! You may have license renewals coming up, and as always, you can use the upcoming SE University sessions to help you meet your continuing education requirements. If additional hours are needed, please contact
Lisa Willard to discuss how we can help you.
The following states have license renewals by July 31
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Indiana
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Wisconsin
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The following states have license renewals on September 30th:
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District of Columbia* (August 31st)
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Louisiana (September 30th - some engineers)
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*These states do not have continuing education requirements.
In addition to the states listed above, there are other states that may require renewal based on your initial date of licensure or other rules for that state. Please check your license information to confirm your renewal dates.
For more information about license renewal, please visit our Continuing Education Requirements by State page, where you can click on states in which you are licensed to see the license renewal date, as well as the continuing education requirements for that state. If you would like a complete summary of all 50 states, a PDF file is available for download below the map. This option can also be selected if you are viewing the page from a mobile device.
We hope that you find this information beneficial. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Willard.
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COMING NEXT TO SE UNIVERSITY:
BEHAVIOR AND DESIGN OF ANCHORS IN CONCRETE
On August 8, we will be welcoming Don Meinheit, PhD, PE, SE, from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, for the first of a two-part series for SE University to present
Behavior and Design of Anchors in Concrete. This session will be held from 12:30 - 2:00 pm EDT.
Handouts and registration emails for this session will be sent to SE University companies on Friday, August 3rd.
CHALLENGES OF PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS FOR MITIGATING THERMAL BRIDGES IN ANSI/ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1
To coincide with a period of public review on a proposed addition to the ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, Energy of Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, we will be welcoming Martha G. VanGeem, PE, from VanGeem Consulting to SE University on August 22 to present
Challenges of Proposed Requirements for Mitigating Thermal Bridges in ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1. This session will be held from 12:30 - 1:30 pm EDT.
NOTE: This session will be one hour.
Handouts and registration emails for this session will be sent to SE University companies on Friday, August 17th.
ANCHORS: DESIGN EXAMPLES AND
PROCUREMENT/INSTALLATION/INSPECTION
On September 12, Don Meinheit, PhD, PE, SE, from Wiss Janney, Elstner Associates, will conclude his series for SE University by presenting
Anchors: Design Examples and Procurement/Installation/Inspection
. This session will be held from 12:30 - 2:00 pm EDT.
Handouts and registration emails for this session will be sent to SE University companies on Friday, September 7th.
To learn more about subscribing to SE University, please contact either Lisa Willard at (805) 482-8436 (
[email protected]) or Brian Quinn at (616) 546-9420 (
[email protected]).
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Thank you for reading our
Learn, Innovate, Excel Newsletter - we hope you found this information useful. If there are any questions we can answer, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.
Additionally, if you would be willing to help other structural engineers by sharing tips that you have, please email your tip to
[email protected]. If we choose your tip to publish, you will have your choice of a $50 Amazon gift card or a $50 donation sent to the Structural Engineering Association of your choice.
Regards,
Your SE University Team
Brian Quinn, P.E. [email protected]
Lisa Willard, P.E.
[email protected]
Jenny Schultz, P.E.
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Cathleen Jacinto, S.E., P.E.
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Linda Benson
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Coming Soon to SE University
ALL SESSIONS 1.5 HOURS (1.5 PDHs) UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
Behavior and Design of Anchors in Concrete
Don Meinheit, PhD, PE, SE
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Challenges of Proposed Requirements for Mitigating Thermal Bridges in ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1
Martha G. VanGeem, PE, LEED AP BD+C, FACI
VanGeem Consulting
NOTE: This session will be one hour.
September 12, 2018
Anchors: Design Examples and Procurement / Installation / Inspection
Don Meinheit, PhD, PE, SE
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
October 10, 2018
Writing Workshop
Janel Miller
University of Wisconsin - Madison
October 24, 2018
SEU BIM Forum: Tips & Tricks in Revit Structure (Topic TBD)
Betsy Werra
E.L.Werra Consulting
This session will be one hour.
November 14, 2018
Updates to ASCE7-16 Wind
Don Scott, SE
PCS Structural Solutions
December 12, 2018
Updates to ASCE7-16 Seismic
John Hooper, SE
Magnusson Klemencic Associates
For updated session descriptions and schedules, visit the SCHEDULE page.
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