Continuing Education for the Practical Structural Engineer: |
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Masonry Design:
Something to Grout About
WEBINAR SERIES OF 3 PRESENTATION TOPICS
MARCH 11, 18 & 25 | 11 a.m. - Noon (ET)
3.0 SEAMASS PDHs or 3.0 NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDHs
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Seize this opportunity to learn masonry design techniques, specifications, and solutions from experts who will share their experiences and insights. |
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EVENT TIMING & REGISTRATION |
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WHEN: Thursdays, March 11, 18, & 25 | 11:00 a.m. - Noon (ET)
WHERE: Online via Zoom Webinar; Registrants will receive access link prior to event
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INVESTMENT:
SEAMASS-Certified PDHs:
$25 per webinar (1.0 PDH) OR $60 for ALL 3 Webinars (3.0 PDHs)
NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDHs:
$30 per webinar (1.0 PDH) OR $75 for ALL 3 Webinars (3.0 PDHs)
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Click above to register for the full series OR individual events
Can't make the LIVE presentation? Register to receive the webinar recordings.
Only "live" attendees receive PDH credits.
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3 PRESENTATION TOPICS & OVERVIEWS |
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MARCH 11:
When the Numbers Don’t Work:
Structural Evaluation of Historic Masonry Facades
Presenters:
Edward Gerns, Senior Principal | Wiss Janney Elstner, Inc.
Emma Cardini, PE, Associate Principal | Wiss Janney Elstner, Inc.
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
Do the structural provisions in modern building codes dictate methods of evaluation that are inappropriate for historic structures? Various structural components and systems in many older buildings do not meet current structural code requirements and yet the vast majority have been in service for decades in the United States and centuries throughout the rest of the world.
This presentation provides an overview of some of the common components and systems in historic buildings that do not comply with current code requirements. Included representative examples will range from smaller detailing elements, to wall systems to entire structural systems. These case studies are intended to illustrate that ‘engineering judgment’ plays an important role in redevelopment of historic buildings.
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MARCH 18:
Concrete Masonry Storm Shelters
Presenter:
Darrell McMillian, PE, SECB, Technical Director | Masonry Institute of St. Louis
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
Due to its inherent strength and aesthetic potential, concrete masonry is a prime system of choice for meeting the International Building Code (IBC) storm shelter requirement.
This presentation discusses reinforced concrete masonry tornado storm shelter design including storm shelter loading, potential wall widths and heights, expected reinforcement and anchorage levels, and tips for collaborating with mason contractors during design development through the use of 3D modeling and preliminary budgeting.
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MARCH 25:
Understanding Masonry Specifications
Presenter:
Phil Ledent PE, SE, Executive Director | Masonry Institute of Michigan
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
Masonry Specifications can be difficult to fully comprehend, from products to proper field execution. This presentation will go through Division 04 20 00 MasterSpec and explaining the nuances of each provision to help engineers understand what they are specifying, and why, as well as the impacts of the specification.
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Edward Gerns, Senior Principal
Wiss Janney Elstner, Inc.
Ed Gerns is Senior Principal with the Chicago office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. and more than 30 years of experience related to the investigation and repair of historic masonry buildings. He has performed evaluations of historic masonry facades and overseen preparation of documents and construction period services for the repair of numerous masonry clad buildings throughout the United States.
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Emma Cardini, PE, Associate Principal
Wiss Janney Elstner, Inc.
Ms. Cardini has experience in facade investigations, historic preservation, and structural condition assessments. She has been involved in field investigations and condition surveys to investigate deterioration, leakage, and structural problems in existing building enclosure systems. She has developed repairs for numerous building facades and overseen construction phase services for a variety of repair projects that utilize materials including stone, terra cotta, brick masonry, concrete, cast stone, glass, and coatings and sealants. She has also participated in the assessment and repair of several historic structures.
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Darrell W. McMillian, PE, SECB, Technical Director
Masonry Institute of St. Louis
Darrell is a registered PE with the state of Missouri and maintains certification through the Structural Engineering Certification Board. He is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Kansas and Missouri and is a past St. Louis Chapter President. He co-chairs the Structural Design Task Group for the Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards and holds memberships with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Engineering Institute, American Society of Testing & Materials (Masonry Committees C12 & C15). He is the Immediate Past President of The Masonry Society (TMS) and a voting member of the TMS 402/602 Design and Seismic Subcommittees and TMS 402/602 Main Committee. He has served as Technical Director for the Masonry Institute since 2001.
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Phil Ledent PE, SE, Executive Director
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Philippe J. Ledent, PE, SE is the Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of Michigan and an adjunct professor at the University of Toledo where he teaches Advanced Structural Design. He is the current chairman of the BIM committee through The Masonry Society (TMS) and is a voting member on the Structural Members and Design subcommittees for the current TMS 402/602 code cycle. Philippe is an at-large representative for the Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards, and he is a voting member on ASTM Committees C12 (mortars and grouts for unit masonry) and C15 (manufactured masonry units).
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** OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS **
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for current details on these upcoming events
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NECSEA 2021 Virtual Conference
April 7 & 8, 2021
4 Presentation Topics:
Changes to the Concrete Design Standard
Presenter: Matt Senecal, P.E., Director Engineering, ACI
Structural Roof Design for Rain and Ponding Loads
Presenter: Aaron Lewis, Senior Principal, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Design of Temporary Structures
Presenter: William Gorlin, PE, SE, SECB, Vice President – Entertainment Division
Proposed Changes to Snow Loads in ASCE 7-22
Presenter: John Duntemann, PE, SE, Senior Principal, WJE, Inc.
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