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.
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 STRUCTURAL/ARCHITECTURAL COORDINATION CHECKLIST - EXTERIOR WALL DESIGN - COMPLIMENTARY COPY TO THE
FIRST 25 PEOPLE TO EMAIL US!
Do you often hear the following question from architects: "What information do you need from us?"
To assist in organizing the large information exchange between architects and structural engineers, SE University has compiled a Structural/Architectural Coordination Checklist. Items on this Checklist are intended to be questions to pose to architects and key points to consider when reviewing architectural drawings or models during the schematic and design phases of a project.
The first part of the checklist focuses on Exterior Wall Design, and is now available to SE University subscribers through their SEU Resource Center Account in the Innovation Hub. ...read the full article on the SE University Blog
The first 25 people to email [email protected] will receive a copy of the Structural/Architectural Coordination Checklist - Exterior Wall Design at no charge!
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USING THE VISUAL SHEAR TRANSFER METHOD TO DETERMINE SHEAR DISTRIBUTION IN A SIMPLE DIAPHRAGM {VIDEO}
When analyzing a diaphragm, is there an easy way to see  how the forces are being transferred into and out of the diaphragm?
One method of analyzing diaphragms, particularly with offsets and openings, is called the Visual Shear Transfer Method. This method is based on assigning 1 foot by 1 foot pieces of sheathing referred to as "sheathing element symbols" onto the diaphragm plan. The directions of the shears applied at each edge of the sheathing elements indicate whether the shears are ...read more |
DIGITAL LIBRARY PART III NOW AVAILABLE IN
SEU RESOURCE CENTER
SE University is happy to announce that the final part (Part III) of a new Digital Library is available as an addition to our growing online SEU Resource Center, which is included in every SE University subscription.
This Library contains links to published technical documents including Codes, Manuals, Articles, and Design Aids to serve as a resource for structural engineers. Our goal is to provide rapid access to commonly used technical documents.
The topics in this final section include:
Steel
Wind
Wood
SE University is continually adding to our Resource Center, and we hope you are finding our newly added resources ...read the full article on the SE University Blog
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COMING NEXT MONTH TO SE UNIVERSITY -
LOAD TRANSFER THROUGH SHEAR WALLS
On February 11th, we will be welcoming back Terry Malone, PE, SE, from Woodworks, for an SE University session on Load Transfer Through Shear Walls. This session will be held from 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST.
The method of distributing lateral forces through simple structures has been generally understood for decades. However, with the increase in the complexity of plan layouts, understanding how to distribute loads into and out of shear walls is becoming increasingly difficult. Topics will include how to maintain continuous load paths to shear walls, force distribution through shear walls with openings, and in-plane and out-of-plane offset shear walls. Case studies using wood systems will be presented.
Handouts and registration emails for this session will be sent to SE University companies on Friday, February 6th.
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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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.
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Lisa Willard, 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
February 11, 2015
Load Transfer Through Shear Walls
Terry Malone, PE, SE
Woodworks
February 25, 2015
Increasing Your Efficiency With Revit Structure
Betsy Werra
Werra Consulting
This session will be one hour
March 11, 2015
Concrete Slabs on Grade: Analysis, Design, and Detailing
Otto Schwarz, PE, SE
Ryan Biggs | Clark Davis
April 8, 2015
Checklists for Construction Administration
Cathleen Jacinto, PE, SE
April 22, 2015
Increasing Your Efficiency With Revit Structure
Betsy Werra
Werra Consulting
This session will be one hour
For updated session descriptions and schedules, visit the SCHEDULE page.
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