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And now for your
SEAOI Tuesday Update
Weekly digest of news & events!
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Read.Watch.Listen
February 2024 Issue
Harnessing AI to advance diversity in engineering
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2024 Excellence in Structural
Engineering Awards
February 27, 2024 - 11:30 am to March 29, 2024 - 7:15 pm
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Submission Information
DEADLINE March 29, 2024
1. SEAOI Membership
A member of the design team or a principal of the firm submitting the entry must be a current SEAOI member in good standing, or a neighboring state SEA member for entries in the Best Neighboring State category. Submitting a Membership Application at the time of entry will satisfy this requirement.
2. Eligibility
Projects completed since January 1, 2021 are eligible, and projects must be completed or under construction as of January 1, 2024 to be considered. Incomplete projects must be sufficiently complete to clearly show the basic design of the structural system.
3. Required Materials
Entries are required to include the following materials:
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Completed online entry. The online entry form is hosted by Google, and a Google account is required to upload files. If you do not have (or wish to use) a Google account, please contact staff@seaoi.org for alternate submission arrangements.
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If you would like to compile necessary submission information prior to submitting your entry online, a worksheet is available here.
- A concise description of the project, outlining its significant attributes as they relate to the judging criteria (500-word maximum)
- Up to five photos, plans or sketches - uploaded to the online form
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Entry fee of $450 (waived for Lavicka Award) submitted through 2024 EISE Registration on the right sidebar.
Project finalists will present the project at the SEAOI Finalists Present dinner meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and provide the following:
- 5-8 minute PowerPoint presentation (dependent on the number of finalists presenting)
- Digital photos representing the project (300 dpi minimum).
- Unconditional release of photos for publication purposes. Credits should be properly noted.
View the complete Call for Entries for more information.
4. Deadline for Entries
- Complete entries must be received by Friday, March 29, 2024.
The awards will be announced during the Awards Celebration in June 2024 (details coming soon!).
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Masonry Course BUNDLE
March 12, 2024 - 12:00 pm to September 17, 2024 - 1:00 pm
REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR COURSES AND SAVE!
BUNDLE Registration Rates -- All four courses for one discounted price
Members/SEA Members/AIA Members: $75
Non-members: $120
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Sam Rubenzer
Owner & Structural Engineer
FORSE Consulting
Sam Rubenzer has over 20 years of experience in structural engineering. He started FORSE Consulting in January of 2010 and continues to assist other structural engineers with designs on a variety of projects, including steel, masonry, and concrete.
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John Jaglinski, SE
FORSE Consulting
John Jaglinski joined FORSE in January 2024 and brings with him 9 years of structural engineering experience. He has worked on a range of projects including industrial, hospitality, retail, residential, and institutional. He has experience with steel, wood, masonry, concrete, and precast.
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FORSE Consulting is brought to you through the support of the Illinois Structural Masonry Coalition | |
Thanks to our Presenting Partner! | |
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Masonry Notes, Details, and Prototypes
March 12, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Get an in-depth analysis of the various components of a structural masonry wall system. Learn the “how” and “why” specific to each element of structural masonry. We’ll walk you through examples that show how to specify block strength, mortar type, and grout strength. You’ll also explore various types of wall design and flexible masonry corridor walls. Finally, review typical 2D and 3D structural masonry details including practical usage, limitations, and common errors.
Learning Objectives
- Explore structural masonry wall system components.
- Analyze general notes and common errors in documenting structural masonry in contract documents.
- Discuss the use of partition wall design, common masonry walls, and masonry corridor walls.
- Illustrate how and when to apply masonry details in the contract documents.
This is a virtual event on Zoom. Attendees will be required to have a free Zoom account to access the presentation.
Registration
Members/SEA Members/AIA Members: $25
Nonmembers: $40
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Join us for a comprehensive one-hour live webinar tailored specifically for structural engineers practicing in Illinois. The Illinois Structural Engineering Practice Act serves as the cornerstone of regulation within the state, outlining crucial guidelines and requirements for professionals in the field. In this session, we'll delve into the intricacies of this act, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate your practice effectively and ethically.
This is a virtual event on Zoom. Attendees are required to have a free Zoom account in order to access the presentation.
Registration
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $25
Notes: Registrants may submit their questions about the SE Practice Act on the registration form, and/or during the live presentation.
This presentation will be recorded and all registered attendees will receive a copy of the recording.
This course fulfills the 1 hour of state statutes/rules requirement for
structural engineering.
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Jan I. Blok, S.E., P.E.
President, The Structural Group, Ltd.
Jan Blok is a founder and President of The Structural Group, Ltd. As a practicing structural engineering for over 25 years, his experience includes analysis and design of a wide range of low mid- and high-rise commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-unit residential and specialty structures.
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Kyle Lazell
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Kyle Lazell is the Design Licensing Manager with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. He has over 20 years of experience in the design and construction world.
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Christine Freisinger
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Christine Freisinger is an Associate Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in the Chicago office where she has worked as a structural engineer since 2004, primarily focusing on the investigation, evaluation, and repair of existing structures.
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Attention Structural Superstars! | |
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Ready to engineer the future? Join our Continuing Education or Young Engineers Committee and shape the next generation of brilliance! Let's build minds as strong as our structures. Your expertise + our passion = unstoppable progress. Volunteer today, and let's raise the bar together! Email staff@SEAOI.org for more details. | | | |
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Identifying, Evaluating, and Correcting Punching Shear Deficiencies in Flat Plate Construction
April 4, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
The 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, FL has emphasized the importance of identifying, evaluating, and correcting punching shear deficiencies in flat plate construction. In practice, punching shear related cracking can be challenging to identify as cracking is usually concealed. Current and previous code equations are of limited use for evaluating the punching shear capacity of slabs with excessive top cover and low reinforcement ratios.
This is a virtual presentation on Zoom. Attendees will be required to have a free Zoom account in order to access the presentation.
Registration
Members: $45
Nonmembers: $70
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Matthew Fadden, PhD, PE
Associate Principal – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
(South Florida)
Matthew Fadden joined WJE in 2018 and is an Associate Principal in their South Florida Office. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007), and MS and PhD from the University of Michigan (2008, 2013).
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Andrea Shear, PE
Associate Principal – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (New York)
Andrea Shear, PE, is an Associate Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in New York City. Since starting at WJE in 2003, she has performed field investigations and evaluations involving a broad range of construction materials, with a primary focus on renovation and repair of existing steel and concrete structures.
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April 23, 2024 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Join us for the 21st Annual SEAOI Bridge Symposium on
Tuesday, April 23, 2023
This event will be held IN-PERSON!
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The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Bridge Symposium, which provides a forum for engineers to share analysis, design, and construction information from recent projects with unique and/or distinguishing characteristics. Attendance typically represents a diverse cross-section of all aspects of the profession, including design, construction management, material suppliers, academia, general contracting, and owners’ representatives.
Location
The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60607
Registration
Early Bird - register before 3/22/24 to receive discounted pricing!
$325 - Member
$450 - Nonmember
Regular Registration Rates effective 3/23/24 12 am:
$400 - Member
$525 - Nonmember
Students:
$150
Group Registration:
Companies with 5+ attendees will receive $50 off each registration fee. Complete list of attendees' names and addresses must be submitted to office@SEAOI.org to qualify and for registration.
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Exhibitor Opportunities -- $1,000 | |
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Lanyard Sponsor - $2,000 (SOLD OUT)
Lunch Sponsor- $2,000 (1 available)
Program Sponsor - $1,750 (1 available)
Platinum - $1,500 (2 available)
Breakfast Sponsor- $1,000 (SOLD OUT)
Afternoon Break Sponsor- $1,000 (1 available)
A/V Sponsor- $1,000 (1 available)
Gold - $900
Silver - $700
Bronze - $400
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Thanks To Our Exhibitors! | |
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Volunteers needed
NCEES is in the process of assembling panels of licensed structural engineers and licensed professional engineers to participate in a series of two-day meetings to determine the cut score, or establish the pass point, for the 2024 Principles and Practice of Structural Engineering exam. This process requires a cross-section of engineers from various employment positions and technical specialties. NCEES asks that you consider volunteering to assist with this important work. We hope you'll be able to help!
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2023-2024 SE Exam Refresher Course
September 18, 2023 - 11:45 am to March 27, 2024 - 8:00 pm
LIVE INSTRUCTION: September 18th 2023 - March 27th 2024
Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM Central* via Zoom
*Bridge sessions - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3/4/24 - 3/27/24
ONE YEAR OF ACCESS TO RECORDED PRESENTATIONS/HANDOUTS
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Why Choose SEAOI's SE Exam Refresher Course?
- The SEAOI SE Exam Refresher Course is the longest-running, most comprehensive review of structural engineering principles and applications to prepare candidates for the NCEES SE Exam.
- 46 sessions in 7 content areas, over 80 hours of instruction time
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Highly experienced instructors with backgrounds in practice and academia
- Welcome to our new instructors!
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Cathleen Jacinto - Masonry instructor
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Brandon Chavel - Bridge instructor
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David Fanella - Concrete instructor
- NEW! 20 dedicated instructor office hours - Students will be able to discuss course material with instructors LIVE
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Content areas are structured in alignment with the NCEES SE Exam specifications.
- Recorded sessions and all course materials will be available for one year from the date of purchase
- Licensed engineers can also register for one or more content areas and receive continuing education credits for each hour of class.
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Lateral only sessions available -- see schedule for details
Cost:
FULL COURSE:
$1450 - Members
$1800 Non-members
LATERAL ONLY SESSIONS FOR ALL SECTIONS: $750 for members; $1000 for non-members (not available for individual section purchase)
Live instruction begins on September 18, 2023, and runs through
March 27, 2024.
Class sessions are held on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Central Time via ZOOM.
Live streaming classes will be accessible as soon as they begin on
September 18th 2023.
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Are you in the job market? Visit our Job Listings page for currently open positions posted by area companies and take the next step in your career!
This week's featured job:
Structural Team Lead
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