Newsletter of the
Structural Engineers Association of Washington
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State Leadership
President
Mike Visser (SE)
Vice President
Daniel Sumerfield (SC)
Treasurer
Matt Leslie (SC)
Secretary
Shalini Prochazka (SE)
Past President
Jim Farley (SW)
Trustees
Mike Visser (SE)
Shalini Prochazka (SE)
Tyler Winkley (SE)
Matt Leslie (SC)
Brian Parsons (SP)
Vacant (SW)
In this Issue:
- Seattle Chapter October Virtual Meeting: "Volumetric Modular Selection–A Synopsis of Similar Systems"
- Summary of SEAW September Virtual Meeting Presentation
- Join the SEAW YMG Board
- SEAW Wind Engineering Committee Report
- Washington Sports Venues Then & Now: Evolutions in Design
- Call for Papers
- Calendar of Events
- Membership Postings
- Employment Opportunities
- Ads
- Message from the Chair
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SEAW October Virtual Meeting
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"Volumetric Modular Selection–A Synopsis of Similar Systems"
Join your fellow SEAW members for this webinar!
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM PST
Location: GoToWebinar
Cost:
SEAW Members and Students-FREE! Non-Members-$15
PDH: 1 Hour PDH certificates will be emailed to attendees after the webinar.
Register to Attend:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Presentation:
This presentation presents a breakdown of the various volumetric modular systems and when to use them. Volumetric modular construction integrates multiple building systems (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) into an off-site fabrication process to minimize construction time, improve quality, and maintain a skilled labor force. This presentation will examine advantages and disadvantages for various systems currently in use to recommend a preferred application; as well as educate on the limitations of each system to avoid encountering pitfalls when considering a modular construction technique.
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Presenter:
Aaron Miller, PE
Aaron Miller is a Senior Project Manager with DCI Engineers and has more than a decade of experience designing and managing multistory wood modular projects, including a brief period as an Authority Having Jurisdiction overseeing portable modular offices at a DOE site. His experience with multistory wood modular design has provided cost effective and innovative structural solutions for a growing industry since 2008. Additionally, Aaron has provided quality engineering design for a variety of materials in residential, mixed-use, light industrial, and commercial projects during this time. Aaron believes modular construction is a necessary component to address the housing issues facing many cities and jurisdictions today.
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Summary of SEAW September Virtual Meeting Presentation |
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In September, SEAW was pleased to hear from Siamak Sattar of the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), who presented “Improving the Built Environment for Post-Earthquake Reoccupancy and Functional Recovery Time.” Pertaining to the design of structures for large seismic events, current codes and standards are centered around safety-based objectives. NIST recommends a shift to recovery-based objectives. While safety-based objectives protect the lives of building occupants, they do not consider the ability of structures to regain their function after code level seismic events. The goal of recovery-based objectives is to allow faster recovery times, preventing societal disruptions when buildings are deemed uninhabitable. Recovery-based objectives would be applicable to new construction as well as the retrofit of existing structures. The image below depicts the “Possible Post-Earthquake States” proposed with recovery-based objectives. |
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As a part of NIST research, structural experts from around the country in the private and public sectors were asked about improving post-earthquake recovery. These workshops revealed an agreement among experts that recovery time, defined in future standards, shall correlate to the various functions of structures as shown in the table to the right.
As research and collaboration with organizations across the structural engineering industry continues, NIST is hopeful for recovery-based engineering reflected in code updates in the near future.
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Are you interested in networking, a leadership opportunity and getting involved in the SEAW community?
The SEAW YMG board has openings for the following positions.
- Outreach Chair
- Student Liaison #1
- Student Liaison #2
The time commitment is flexible, and continuous guidance is available to help you in your role. SEAW is committed to helping young structural engineers advance their careers by providing positive networking and social opportunities. Check out the SEAW YMG roadmap and learn more at the SEAW YMG site.
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SEAW Wind Engineering Committee (WEC) Report |
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The Wind Engineering Committee (WEC) presents the following as its report for October:
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Washington/Oregon Special Wind Regions (SWR) Study – The study has been started by CPP. It will quantify specific wind speeds and boundaries for the special wind regions along the Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Coast, and Columbia River Basin. The results of CPP’s study will be reviewed by the SEAW WEC, then will be submitted for adoption by the Washington State Building Code Council as well as eventual inclusion in ASCE 7 and the UBC.
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WDM Design Example 3A – A final draft of a revision to Design Example 3A of the SEAOC Wind Design Manual is close to completion and will be forwarded to the SEAOC for inclusion in the next revision of the SEAOC Wind Design Manual.
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Participation - All SEAW members, whatever their experience, are encouraged to participate in WEC meetings. Please contact the WEC chair, Scott Douglas sdouglasscott@gmail.com, to join the SEAW WEC and receive additional information and announcements on Committee activities and actions.
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Next Meeting - Thursday November 18 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Meeting will be virtual via the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83286674423?pwd=aGNoT2hqYTlUbklKdVpOUTNBcWNYQT09
Meeting ID: 832 8667 4423
Passcode: 456546
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Washington Sports Venues Then & Now: Evolutions in Design |
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By Angela Gottula Twining & Dick Hemmen |
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SEFW is pleased announce details for the 11th Annual Fall Forum, “Washington Sports Venues Then & Now: Evolutions in Design.” The free presentation will focus on state sports venues that have evolved to keep up with modern athletic, architectural, and engineering standards, and have been renovated and modernized instead of being demolished and replaced.
The Forum will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Town Hall Seattle and will feature local journalist/historian/editor Knute “Mossback” Berger and three structural engineers with major sports venue experience. After Knute shares a waggish perspective on how sports and sports venues have improved over the years, our panel of experienced structural engineers will share how they met the structural challenges created by athletic developments, code improvements, and fan and owner expectations. The expert panel will be:
- Steve Hofmeister of Thornton Tomasetti (ClimatePledge Arena),
- Jon Magnusson of Magnusson Klemencic Associates (Husky Stadium and Hec Edmundson Pavilion at University of Washington)
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Mark Aden of DCI Engineers in Spokane (Martin Stadium at Washington State University).
The free event will be available at Town Hall Seattle and as a livestreamed online event for those not able to attend in-person. Local health and safety mandates in effect on November 17 will be followed; at this time we anticipate that masks will be required indoors and attendees will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. More details will be forthcoming as the date approaches.
Partnership invitations have been sent to corporations, outlining benefits at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship levels. Individuals are invited to become “Friends of the Foundation” with a $100 gift. All Partners and Friends will be recognized at the event.
The Forum is free but registration is requested; this will allow both planning of the in-person event and facilitate access to the streaming link once it is finalized.
- “Washington Sports Venues Then & Now: Evolutions in Design”
- November 17, 2021, 6:00 PM, complimentary admission
- Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue
- For more information and to register, visit: www.sefw.org
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The Call for Papers for the 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (12NCEE) is now open! Special session proposals were due September 10, and papers are due November 5 (note, the deadline has been extended!). There will be no preliminary abstract submission and review for papers—the first and only submission will be a 4-page paper manuscript.
NCEE is a milestone conference hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) every four years. 12NCEE will convene from June 27-July 1 2022 in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference will bring together professionals from a broad range of earthquake-relevant disciplines, providing an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to share the latest knowledge and techniques to better understand and mitigate the damaging effects of earthquakes and tsunamis. Timely and relevant lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic are also expected.
A limited number of registration grants will be available for students, early-career academics, and early-career professionals. For more information, visit https://12ncee.org.
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SEAW Virtual Meeting – Oct. 26
SEFW Fall Forum – Nov. 17
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In accordance with SEAW bylaws, membership applications are vetted by the executive director, granted probationary status by the chapter board, and posted for membership comment. Membership is considered accepted 30 days after posting if current year dues are paid and no member objections have been received. Read More
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New Members:
- Levi Arnold
- Benneth John Sison
- Ted Bernards
- Chad Druffel
- Raj Sam
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Are you currently seeking employment as a structural engineer, senior manager, or a senior engineer technician? Check out our job board for current employment opportunities. Learn More
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LSB Consulting Engineers is a well-established, Spokane-based structural consulting firm with a history of delivering exceptional project solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest on a wide range of commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Our team members are empowered and inspired to produce high-quality work, with an unwavering dedication to our clients.
We currently have an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our team of talented professionals. Minimum requirements include the following:
- 4 years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in a consulting office
- Professional Engineering License, Civil or Structural
- Demonstrated design capabilities using steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
- Working knowledge of IBC and ASCE7 Code Requirements for Structural Design
- Relevant experience with analysis software such as Enercalc and RISA-3D
- Proficient AutoCAD skills and familiarity with Revit BIM software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Open to new ideas and willing to share knowledge with others
LSB Consulting Engineers enjoys strong, ongoing relationships with Architectural, Industrial, and Municipal clients, providing diverse and challenging design opportunities for our staff. We offer a positive and collaborative work environment with significant growth potential, competitive salary, and a robust benefits package.
All applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and current resume to contact@lsbengineers.com.
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Structural Staff Engineer / Project Engineer
What’s missing from Swenson Say Fagét? You! SSF has immediate openings in our Seattle and Tacoma offices for talented Structural Engineers with at least 2 years of wood engineering experience. PE licensure preferred. Responsibilities include being smart, having common sense, playing well with others, and tackling challenges like a dog with a bone.
We approach project design with open minds and technical chops to find solutions to some real head-scratchers. Our loyal clients provide staff at all levels opportunities to directly collaborate with architects, owners, contractors, developers, artists, and public and private entities on projects of all types and sizes. Our office culture is informal. Besides being flexible, hardworking, and technically savvy, did we mention we’re also really nice people and like to have a ton of fun?
You know there’s a perfect job for you out there. We’ve been in business for 26 years and remain committed to creating a place where people want to spend their time and energy. Pay is dependent on experience and benefits are great. Check us out at www.ssfengineers.com. If you like what you see, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume to info@ssfengineers.com.
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By Darrell Staaleson
As SEAW Brand Ambassador to NCSEA, I met with my counterparts for a discussion about how to conduct our marketing campaign on social media and how to present our profession in a manner that reflects our values. We are going to be presenting stories from practicing Engineers from every sector in a nationwide social media campaign with We #SEEAboveAndBeyond. Stories from SEAW will be submitted through PIC. In the coming months be thinking about your experiences and how your work highlights our profession. We look forward to hearing what you have to say!
Please consider joining the Public Information Committee.
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