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Make your plans to attend the Structures 2013 Congress in Pittsburgh, PA, May 2-4, 2013. The focus of this highly regarded specialty conference is Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession. The ASCE/SEI Structures Congress is your annual opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, sharpen your business skills, deepen your understanding of cutting-edge research, and network with your peers and colleagues. In addition to eleven technical tracks, the congress will offer Pre-conference seminars.
Pre-conference Seminars
disasters; how to recognize and design around thermal bridges; what green infrastructure means, and what resources are available to lower the environmental impact of infrastructure projects. Attendees will participate in interactive exercises designed to support the information that was shared in presentations. By attending the seminar, participants will gain a functional understanding of the tools and strategies presented, and be better prepared to apply this knowledge on their next project. For more information and to see the matrix of Technical Sessions, visit the Congress website: http://content.asce.org/conferences/structures2013.
Design of Bridges for Accelerated Bridge Construction The design of bridges that employ Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) technologies is similar to the design of bridges built using conventional means; however, there are certain differences that bridge design engineers should be aware of. The seminar will include information on the current state of ABC in the United States, including the most common technologies and details that are in use. The focus will be in the design development process as it relates to ABC projects. Discussion will include the design of precast concrete deck panels, modular superstructure elements, substructures, foundations, and full scale bridge installations using Self Propelled Modular Transporters and lateral sliding techniques. The basis of the seminar will be a manual entitled Engineering Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems, that is under development by the Federal Highway Administration. New Essentials for Your Sustainability Tool Kit This interactive seminar will provide attendees with a hands-on overview of the new list of “essentials” that every engineer should have in their Sustainability Tool Kit. The seminar will focus on: how to decipher and use Life Cycle Assessment on a project; exploring how disaster resilience can help you avoid unsustainable rebuilding, both before and after failures caused by natural
Bridges 2013 Calendar $10 each when you buy 2 or more
A must-have for bridge lovers, the ASCE Bridges 2013 calendar continues to delight and inform! Bridges 2013 offers spectacular images of bridges from the United States BRID and around the world. This calendar celGES ebrates the unique blend of technology and art that is the hallmark of great engineering. Each month features a different bridge accompanied by an explanation of its technical or historical significance and an inset highlighting a unique characteristic. With brilliant photographic detail, this collection of distinguished bridges celebrates the form, function, and style central to excellence in civil engineering. To view bridge photos, visit www.asce.org/calendar. Advertise Your Business. Advertise your company name and logo on the Bridges 2013 calendar, printed on upgraded, premium paper stock that displays your message professionally all year long. For more information, visit www.asce.org/calendar. ASCE
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Local Activities Illinois Valley Chapter
SEI and the Central Illinois Section of ASCE welcome the SEI Illinois Valley Chapter, chaired by Mike McLaren mmclaren@Dewberry.com. The affiliation with SEI will enable the SEI Illinois Valley Chapter to extend services and continuing structural-related education to local members. Recent activities include an inaugural kick-off meeting, two $250 scholarships to Bradley University students to attend Structures 2012 Congress, and serving on the review panel for the steel bridge competition. Plans are underway for the upcoming year. Local groups offer a variety of opportunities for professional development, student and community outreach, mentoring, scholarships, networking, and technical tours. To get involved with the events and activities of your local SEI Chapter or Structural Technical Group (STG), visit the SEI Local Activities Division webpage: http://content.seinstitute.org/committees/local.html.
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Nebraska Section Meeting
The Nebraska Section’s Structural Technical Group hosted a joint dinner meeting in association with the Structural Engineers Association of Nebraska (SEAON) and the Annual Structural Conference in Omaha on Thursday, September 13th. After enjoying some great BBQ, the group of over 40 attendees listened to a presentation by Matt Farber, P.E., S.E. (DLR Group, Lincoln NE) and Michael David (Buro Happold, New York NY). Matt and Michael presented on the Structural Engineering Challenges for the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The 32nd Annual Structural Conference was held the following day, on Friday, September 14th at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The conference was well attended again this year, with nearly 240 participants. For the first time in conference history, two $2,500 fellowships were awarded to University of Nebraska students pursuing advanced structural engineer degrees. The Nebraska Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (NEASCE), the Structural Engineers Association of Nebraska (SEAON), the University of Nebraska, and the Peter Kiewit Institute are joint sponsors of the Conference. November 2012
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The Newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE
Structures 2013 Conference Pre-conference Seminars Announced
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