Structural Columns
The Newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE
Two New Journals from ASCE and ASME The American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are pleased to present two new journals addressing risk and uncertainties in both the civil and mechanical engineering aspects of engineered systems. The two titles will share one expert editorial board focused on presenting state-of-the-art research and best practices for ensuring a full discussion on risk and uncertainty related issues. Part A will be published by ASCE, and Part B will be published by ASME and focus on mechanical engineering. The format will be online-only with a list cost of $256, and an ASCE membership price of $64. The editor is now inviting submissions to be considered for publication in the new journal. Visit the journal website
at: www.asce-asme-riskjournal.org/ for more information. Accepted topics include, but are not limited to: • Risk quantification based on hazard identification • Scenario development and rate quantification • Consequence assessment • Valuations, perception, and communication • Risk-informed decision-making • Uncertainty analysis and modeling • Other related areas Get Your FREE Trial Email ASCE at ascelibrary@asce.org with the subject line SUBSCRIBE to get your free 2014 subscription to the Journal.
Get Involved In Your Local SEI Chapter North Jersey Chapter
Become Involved in Local Activities
On February 6th, 2014, the North Jersey SEI Chapter met for their annual dinner seminar with a presentation on Cornell University’s Milstein Hall project. The speaker was Alastair C. Elliot, P.E., LEED AP, Chief Operating Officer at the New York City office of Robert Silman Associates, Structural Engineers. The building was designed using sustainable practices by the renowned architect Rem Koolhaas. Read more about this project on the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI in the News section.
Maryland Chapter
Join your local SEI Chapter or Structural Technical Groups (STG) to connect with colleagues, take advantage of local opportunities for lifelong learning, and advance structural engineering in your area. If there is not an SEI Chapter or STG in your area, talk with your ASCE Section/Branch leaders about the simple steps to form an SEI Chapter. Some of the benefits of forming an SEI Chapter include: • Connect with other SEI local groups through quarterly conference calls and annual conference • Use of SEI Chapter logo branding • SEI Chapter announcements published at www.asce.org/SEI and in SEI Update • One free ASCE webinar (to $299 value) sponsored by the SEI Endowment Fund • Funding for one representative to attend the Annual SEI Local Leadership Conference to learn about new SEI initiatives, share best practices, participate in leadership training, and earn PDHs • SEI outreach supplies available upon request Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI for more information on how to connect with your local group or to form a new SEI Chapter.
Download the all-new Civil Engineering Magazine App for Mobile Devices The SEI Maryland Chapter has announced the launch of their new website. The site includes calendars for ASCE-MD events such as the Annual Indoor Golf Tournament and the 100th Anniversary Gala; and also SEI Events such as general meetings, tours, and webinars geared towards structural engineers. The website incorporates many conveniences such as “one-click” event sign up, online payments, and “add to my calendar” options. Visit the chapter’s new website at http://ascemd.org/sei/ and learn more about recent activities. STRUCTURE magazine
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Read Civil Engineering magazine on your smart device. You can read ASCE’s flagship magazine, and access past issues, whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you. Civil Engineering magazine also publishes exclusive news and feature content on the Web every week. Get the latest industry news from the office, home, or anywhere online. Apple users can get the new app via Apple’s iTunes store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/ app/civil-engineering-magazine/id494066575?mt=8. The app for Android users is available through the Android Market at: https://play.google.com/store/apps. April 2014
