2023 PROGRAM

This half-day program is the second Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Symposium to be held in conjunction with a national engineering conference since the 2019 NCSEA Summit. The event welcomes engineers of all levels, business owners, human resource managers, and anyone within the AEC industry who is interested in promoting dialogue on engagement and equity in the structural engineering profession. As part of this program, attendees will participate in five separate sessions focused on various aspects of engagement, retention, diversity and inclusion. They will learn about SE3 initiatives and activities, hear from industry panelists on the state of our profession, and acquire practical strategies and best practices for improving retention within their organizations.

Speakers: Marcus Freeman, Silas Dulan III, Natalie Tse, Yasmeen Ismail, Shani Dellimore Barrax, Shirley Che, Cervente Sudduth, Jordan Jarrett, Jennifer Ridd, Angela Fante, Janiece Williams, Amanda Dean, and Melvalean Mclemore

Check out the full schedule here!

Thank you to our event sponsor, AISC, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!

*There is an additional fee.

Registration fee is $200 (members of NCSEA)/ $300 (nonmember) per person. Summit registration is not required to attend.

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Future Leaders Reception

Previously known as the Young Member/ SE3 Reception, we cordially invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration, mentorship, and connection at the "Future Leaders Reception." This event is dedicated to celebrating the vision and potential of students, early career engineers, and emerging leaders, who represent the promising future of our industry.

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Delegate & SEA Leadership Reception (Invite Only)

We extend a warm invitation to all delegates, and SEA leaders, to join us for an evening of collaboration, camaraderie, and celebration at the "Delegate and SEA Leadership Reception." This event is a testament to the strength and diversity of our organization, where dedicated volunteer individuals from various regions and SEA's come together to foster connections, share ideas, and ignite a passion for leadership.

The Structural Engineers Association of California - SEAOC is hosting a thrilling event that will take you on a California dream. Get ready to hit the bowling alley with the most skilled and vibrant structural engineers from around the country as we celebrate our profession in style. This gathering will offer fantastic entertainment, great food, refreshing drinks, and ample chances to mingle and connect with like-minded individuals. If you're a structural engineer who enjoys having a good time, this event is not to be missed!

*One ticket is included with your Summit Registration. You may also purchase this event ticket separately for you or a guest.

7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Committee Leadership Meeting (Invite Only)

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Code Advisory - Steering Committee Meeting (Invite Only)

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Structural Licensure Committee Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SEER Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Communications Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Existing Buildings Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. General Requirements Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seismic Provisions Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Young Member Support Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Special Inspections/Quality Assurance Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Resilience Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wind Provisions Committee Meeting

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Structural Engineering Licensure Coalition Meeting (Invite Only)

Interested in some casual networking via group runs before the conference offerings begin? Whether you're just looking for a way to get your steps before sitting in conference rooms all day or training for a marathon, pack your shoes and plan on meeting up with the NCSEA Summit Run Club each morning.

Learn more here.

Time: 6:30am
Distance: 3mi+
Pace: TBD based on attendees
Route: loop

Organizer: Angelina Stasulis

Firm leaders, principals, partners, and upper-level executives are invited to a special complimentary breakfast roundtable event Wednesday morning before the Summit’s first keynote. Join your peers to discuss firm management challenges, interesting solutions, and industry-wide opportunities for advancing the profession. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that is sure to elevate your firm management toolkit!

Registration is required, by invitation-only. To request an invitation, please email lbaran@ncsea.com with your name, company, and job title.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Nucor!

The roots of the structural engineering profession were planted in an era when diversity in engineering was nearly nonexistent. The future growth and success of our industry is dependent on creating and maintaining an environment of equity, inclusion, and belonging that attracts, satisfies, and promotes a highly diverse workforce of talented engineers. The keynote will outline the challenges our industry faces given our roots, and the opportunities that can blossom with an intentional and committed approach. John Gavan, the CEO/President of KPFF Consulting Engineers and a Co-Founder of LeaderFlow, will lead a thought-provoking reflection on where the industry has been, and bring other speakers into an exploration of ways we can change our trajectory into the future.

Speakers: John Gavan, Dani Paxson and Janiece Williams

The Exhibit Hall offers countless opportunities for you to connect with industry partners, engage with their products and services, and learn about the latest and greatest product innovations and software updates, all in a festive and interactive environment. Wednesday and Thursday lunches and breaks, and a Wednesday evening cocktail reception—all of the action happens in the exhibit hall.

Learn more here.

Break in Exhibit Hall

Embodied Carbon 201: A Practical Guide to Carbon Reduction at Each Project Phase
Many firms have committed to SE2050 and are in a discovery phase - determining how, when, and where to invest time and resources to have the most impact. This presentation aims to equip you to take the next step toward incorporating sustainability at every project phase. Each phase must be addressed differently, beginning with proposals, embodied carbon calculations, carbon tracking and material specification during DD and CD phases, and adjusting design quantities with the true as-built condition during construction. This presentation will give you the tools necessary to establish low carbon workflows in your practice and engage in sustainability conversations externally.

Speakers: Dorian Krausz and Elena Good

Examples and Advancements of Mass Timber Design Using the New CLT Diaphragm Design Guide
A presentation on how to apply the CLT diaphragm requirements in the SDPWS 2021 while addressing challenges related to the interaction of SDPWS 2021 and ASCE 7. This presentation will provide an overview of worked examples, design tools, and detailing strategies provided in the freely available CLT Diaphragm Design Guide from WoodWorks.

Speaker: Scott Breneman

The (Un)surprising Performance of Two-Way, Conventionally Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs
What are the critical ACI permissible limits on the design of conventionally reinforced concrete slabs, and why may slabs that meet the minimum design limits perform in a manner that is not expected by owners, contractors, and designers? Common issues with performance of these structural elements will be presented along with methods to avoid common problems in design and construction of slabs and common errors regarding diagnosis of these problems.

Speakers: Gwenyth Searer and Terrence Paret

The Shape-Shifting Standard of Care
In this program, we will present the existing legal standard of care for design professionals, and then examine the means by which that standard can change. We'll show how the standard of care can evolve over time by presenting a case study of the design of the John Hancock Tower (now Hancock Place) in Boston. After the project was constructed, the design team found that the building could possibly collapse, and implemented a solution. They also solved problems associated with the cutting-edge nature of the design, including windows breaking and falling and possible motion sickness problems for tenants. In the words of the Hancock's structural engineer, Bill LeMessurier, "Any time you depart from established practice, make ten times the effort, ten times the investigations." We will also review how the standard of care can change by conduct, contract, and statute.

Speaker: Karen Erger

Lunch in Exhibit Hall, included in registration

50 Years of ATC: Impacts on Tools for Engineering Practice

2023 marks the occasion of ATC’s 50th Anniversary, celebrating 50 years of service to the profession through its implementation of applied research and technology transfer projects since 1973. This session will provide a retrospective of ATC’s 50-year history, highlighting people and projects of significance over the last five decades. It will dive more deeply into past and recent projects resulting in tools that have transformed pre-disaster screening and post-disaster safety inspection and reoccupancy considerations, and highlight the current technical and policy challenges associated with assessment of reoccupancy and functional recovery in a resilience context.

Speakers: Jon Heintz, Bret Lizundia, and Ryan Kersting

A modern day AEC professional's guide to Employee Experience (EX)

The topic of Employee Experience (EX) escalated to the center stage soon after the pandemic started, and the narrative of what EX means has been evolving constantly since. Every day, there's a new article about it, and every week, we hear about another company pulling new tricks out of their sleeves in their attempt to recruit and retain talent. But the conversation has mostly sounded like eager sales pitches by companies. In this session, and backed by the latest data, we will shift the narrative from firm owners’ perspectives to the employees’. We will put you in the driver’s seat.

Speakers: Shirley Che and Kyle Ahern

Masonry Veneer Requirement Changes in TMS 402/602-22 - Prescriptive and Engineered Design

This seminar provides an overview of the updated TMS 402/602-22 veneer design requirements for anchored and adhered masonry veneer systems. A new rational design methods for anchored veneer using the Engineered Design Methods - Tributary Area Method and Engineering Analysis Method and updated prescriptive requirements for adhered veneer including unit limitations, mortar material requirements and required system components are discussed during this seminar.

Speaker: Sunup Mathew

Navigating the new 16th Edition AISC Steel Construction Manual

This session will discuss and highlight key changes and updates to the recently released 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual.

The 16th Edition Manual became available in mid-2023. The Manual contains new design criteria along with new design tables and aids for steel building design and construction. This session will provide an overview of the most important updates to the Manual.

Speaker: Margaret Matthew

Break in Exhibit Hall

Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement

Design and construction criteria for concrete reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer reinforcement will be included in the 2024 International Building Code. An understanding of the advantages and limitations is provided so the design professional may determine suitability for specific projects.

Speakers: Steve Szoke and William Gold

Learn from the Experts: Significant Changes to ASCE 7 Chapter 5 - Flood Loads

The last significant change to Chapter 5 of ASCE-7 was in 1998. Since then, there have been dozens of catastrophic flooding events, both in riverine and coastal locations. ASCE anticipates sweeping changes to Chapter 5 as part of the ASCE 7-22 cycle Supplement. This presentation will outline the changes, and the discussions behind the provisions, which include increased flood depths related risk category, changes in flood velocity, updates to wave formulas, augmented debris impact requirements, performance-based design provisions, and more. Additionally, FEMA’s approach to updating the FIRM maps will be explained.

Speakers: Seth Thomas and Brian Caufield

New FEMA Retrofit and Reoccupancy Guides Describe the ABCs of ABR and SWOF Strengthening

This session will provide an overview of two new FEMA guides related to accelerated building reoccupancy (ABR) programs and retrofit of soft, weak, or open-front (SWOF) buildings. Both guides will serve as valuable tools for structural engineers interested in reducing losses from earthquakes and speeding up recovery after they occur.

Speakers: Justin Moresco, David Cocke and Garrett Hagen

2023 Turkiye Earthquake Sequence: Performance of Hospitals

The 2023 Turkiye Earthquakes provide an unprecedented learning opportunity due to the strong earthquake shaking affecting modern engineered buildings. A hospital reconnaissance team, consisting of engineers from USA and Turkiye and a medical doctor from Turkiye, visited many hospitals in the earthquake area. The team collected structural and nonstructural data to identify what conditions allowed hospitals to continue to serve the community and which prevented the continuity of care. Of particular interest was learning the impediments to functional recovery.

Speaker: Ali Sumer

Break in Exhibit Hall with Exhibitor Bingo Raffle Prize Drawing

An Overview of Key Updates to AISC 360-22 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

Published earlier this year, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-22) introduces key updates for the practice of steel design. Substantiative technical changes and their impacts on the end-users of the standard will be discussed.

Speaker: Nathaniel Gonner

Buy Clean and Sustainability Policies - What Every Structural Engineer Needs to Know

This presentation will provide an overview of current local, state, and federal policies relevant to the structural engineer with a focus on affected project types and materials. Examples of policy requirements will include material specification requirements, embodied carbon budgets/reduction targets, and WBLCA reporting. The presentation will also provide guidance to structural engineers on assessing a policy’s impact on a their projects, and on identifying actions required to meet these requirements.

Speakers: Jamie Littlefield, Max Puchtel, Torey Brooks, and Jo Ann Offill

Champlain Towers South – WJE Collapse Investigation

In the early morning of June 24, 2021, the eastern half of the 12-story Champlain Towers South Condominium collapsed, killing 98 residents of the 40-year-old building in Surfside, Florida. WJE was retained by attorneys representing the condominium association to determine the cause of the collapse and provide litigation support. WJE’s scope included a review of design and construction records, videos, and photographs taken before, during, and after the collapse; site inspections at the Champlain Towers South collapse site and NIST primary evidence facility; testing of construction materials and subsurface conditions (in coordination with the involved parties); review of relevant codes and standards; and structural analyses. Our investigation found that the flat plate slab supporting the pool deck above an underground garage was underdesigned, with significant structural distress apparent before the collapse. WJE determined that the collapse was initiated by punching shear failures in the pool deck slab. Minutes later, columns at the south face of the L-shaped building, damaged by the pool deck collapse failed, and the eastern half of the building collapsed. The western half of the building survived but was subsequently demolished. This presentation details WJE’s investigation and findings, including our collapse theory.

Speaker: Matthew Fadden

Development & Training Plans: A Crash Course

According to a the Gallup "State of the Global Workplace Report" in 2022, disengaged employees cost the world $7.8 TRILLION in lost productivity. Having a strong training and development plan can greatly increase your employee engagement. Hear tips, tricks, and best practices for developing a working training and development plan in your organization.

Speaker: Jake Ball

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Delegate & SEA Leadership Reception (Invite Only)

We extend a warm invitation to all delegates, and SEA leaders, to join us for an evening of collaboration, camaraderie, and celebration at the "Delegate and SEA Leadership Reception." This event is a testament to the strength and diversity of our organization, where dedicated volunteer individuals from various regions and SEA's come together to foster connections, share ideas, and ignite a passion for leadership

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Past Presidents Reception (Invite Only)

Join us for recognition and celebration as we pay tribute to the remarkable individuals who have steered the course of our organization with unwavering commitment and vision. The "Past Presidents Reception" is an exclusive event that brings together the past, present, and future leaders of our organization to reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today.

Join us as we celebrate the structural engineering profession and our passion for the industry. This must-attend event will feature cocktails, networking, and entertainment - a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections!

Business casual attire is encouraged for attendees.

Thank you to our reception sponsor, Nucor, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!

Cocktails & Exhibits to Support the NCSEA Foundation.

One ticket is included in conference registration fee. You may purchase additional tickets for guests.

Learn more here.

Come for an evening of fun, food and inspiration featuring the Ashraf Allstars live band! Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Dress to impress - sports coat for men, cocktail dress or slacks for women. (Please, no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, or flip flops.) Special prizes including iPads, AirPods, and AirTags! Cash gifts and jewelry, too!

Thank you to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!

*There is an additional fee.

Tickets are $40 per person. All proceeds go towards the NCSEA Foundation. Summit registration is not required to attend.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Academia-Practice Partnerships (APP) Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SE3 Committee Meeting

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sustainable Design Committee Meeting

Interested in some casual networking via group runs before the conference offerings begin? Whether you're just looking for a way to get your steps before sitting in conference rooms all day or training for a marathon, pack your shoes and plan on meeting up with the NCSEA Summit Run Club each morning.

Learn more here.

Time: 6:30am
Distance: 3mi+
Pace: TBD based on attendees
Route: loop

Organizer: Angelina Stasulis

People see you as skilled and competent. Yet you think to yourself “They think I’m smarter than I really am! I feel like a fraud!” It’s Impostor Syndrome: the persistent feeling of not measuring up to your own resume.

This chronic self-doubt hits people in every industry, at every level. But there’s help! You can silence that impostor voice so you can fearlessly move ahead without feeling like a fraud. Be released from the clench of the counterfeit.

By learning the powerful strategies of “The Fraud Free Framework”™ you can recalibrate your thinking, and begin believing that you really are as smart as everyone thinks you are. You’ll enjoy your success, bounce back from failure, and experience less pressure to perform perfectly. You’ll move from self-doubt to self-assurance as you reach for more opportunities and ignite your influence. You won’t have to feel like a fraud anymore. Instead, you’ll feel great about being great!

In this program, attendees will:

• Understand what Impostor Syndrome is, and isn’t.

• Learn 3 steps to turn their thoughts from pitiful to powerful.

• Eliminate the “compare & despair” trap when around their peers.

• Begin to match their confidence to their competence and unleash their influence.

Thank you to our sponsor, Hilti, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!

Speaker: Maureen Zappala

The Exhibit Hall offers countless opportunities for you to connect with industry partners, engage with their products and services, and learn about the latest and greatest product innovations and software updates, all in a festive and interactive environment. Wednesday and Thursday lunches and breaks, and a Wednesday evening cocktail reception—all of the action happens in the exhibit hall.

Learn more here.

Break in Exhibit Hall

Advancements in Post-Installed Anchor Testing and Design in Masonry

The Acceptance Criteria for post-installed anchors into masonry base materials have seen significant revisions which will be implemented in 2023 and 2024 impacting the design flow of engineers in their connection design into masonry base materials. This presentation discusses the newly revised testing and design procedures added to both AC01 and AC58 that now mirror the AC318 Concrete Capacity Design Method, making the design procedure consistent with the state of knowledge and practice in the anchor industry and bringing post-installed connection design into masonry base materials into the present.

Speaker: Kenton McBride

Resilient Design for Functional Recovery using FEMA P-58

This presentations covers how resilient design for functional recovery is being used in structural engineering practices, including new FEMA P-58-based assessment methods, how these are being used in practice, and possible next steps in creating prescriptive design requirements for resilient design.

Speaker: Curt Haselton

The Future of Structural Licensure and the SE Exam

This presentation will use multiple presenters to address the future of structural licensure. Each presenter brings a wealth of understanding and knowledge about the various aspects of licensure that make it a popular topic to discuss and debate. The presentation will use graphics and current statistics to provide a complete picture of how structural licensure has changed and continues to change.

Speakers: Chun Lau, Andrea Reynolds, Carl Josephson and Alan Kirkpatrick

Wind Loads on Irregular Buildings

The ASCE 7 Standard provides prescriptive provisions for determining wind loads on regular shaped buildings. Practitioners are tasked with designing a wide variety of building structures, that don't always fit exactly within the provisions of the standard. This session will provide guidance on applying the wind provisions to a variety of building shapes and components by understanding how wind pressures and pressure coefficients relate to wind flow around a building. Additional design guides will be discussed, and examples will be presented. The session will be presented by the NCSEA Wind Committee.

Speakers: John O'Brien and Todd Clapp

Join us for recognition and celebration as we pay tribute to the remarkable individuals who have steered the course of our organization with unwavering commitment and vision. The "Past Presidents Reception" is an exclusive event that brings together the past, present, and future leaders of our organization to reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today.

Lunch in Exhibit Hall, included in conference registration

Design and Detailing of Special Structural Walls in Accordance with ACI 318-19

Presented is a summary of the significantly revised design and detailing requirements for special structural walls in accordance with ACI 318-19. Included is a discussion on the ductile coupled reinforced concrete shear wall system, which is a new system recognized in ASCE/SEI 7-22 and ACI 318-19, and a demonstration of design aids to facilitate the design and detailing process of special structural walls.

Speaker: David Fanella

Overview of ANSI/AWC FDS-2022 Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction

AWC received approval of its new Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS) as an American National Standard (ANS). The new standard, ANSI/AWC FDS-2022, brings together provisions for fire design of wood members, assemblies, and connections to meet code requirements. This presentation will discuss existing wood design provisions currently in codes, wood design standards, and numerous design aids that have been incorporated into the new standard. It will also provide information on new calculation procedures that have been developed to address added fire resistance and thermal benefits of protection provided by use of wood cover, gypsum panel products, and insulation.

Speaker: Paul Armstrong

Behind the Curtain: Steel Design Tips from the Mill

Let’s pull back the steel curtain and take a deep dive into steel construction from the perspective of a few structural engineers who now work for steel producers. Their experience working from a different perspective in the supply chain offers some lessons learned that may result in additional efficiencies for inclusion in your steel framed projects. This presentation will cover a potpourri of topics. From understanding the supply chain for various products to price tiers and rolling schedules, and 19 gage deck to #3 rebar – these tips and tricks are good to know to make your designs even more effective and efficient from the material perspective.

Speaker: Kim Olson

Defeating the Self-doubt of Impostor Syndrome: What's Next?

Now you know what impostor syndrome is, and how to start overcoming it. Next would be a deeper dive into the specifics. This session is based on “Rethinking Impostor Syndrome ™”. the research-based solution developed by Valerie Young, the creator of the Impostor Syndrome Institute. People who don’t feel like impostors are no more intelligent, capable, or competent than those of us who do. They just think different thoughts . This is not a pep-talk. Simply telling yourself or others, “You’ve got this.” “You can do this!” Or “You deserve to be here!” (all of which are true) won’t move the needle in any lasting way.

That’s because people who are genuinely humble but have never had impostor feelings (we call them Humble Realists™), think differently about these three things:

• Definition of competence

• Having a healthy response to failure, mistakes, and constructive “criticism”

• Commitment to keep going regardless of the certainty of self-doubt and fear.

This session is ideal for individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing impostor syndrome and want to explore the external factors that contribute to it. It is also relevant for managers, mentors, and diversity and inclusion practitioners who want to learn how to create supportive environments that address the root causes of impostor syndrome.

Speaker: Maureen Zappala

Break in Exhibit Hall

3D Rebar Modelling and Inspection Tools for Complex Geometries

Architects and engineers have been pushing the limits of concrete construction through complex geometric forms. Structural engineers need to be able to design, document, and inspect the reinforcing steel required to create these complex geometries. This presentation will use project case studies show how to leverage 3D modelling to design, document, and inspect rebar utilizing commercially available software. This presentation will also discuss the benefits to projects when the structural engineer is engaged to perform value-add scope such as advanced 3D rebar documentation and special inspections.

Speakers: Michelle Roelofs and Charys Clay

Carbon Reduction: Tales from the Trenches

It’s not enough to simply realize the importance of lowering the amount of embodied carbon in our structures - we need to develop practical and effective strategies we can use on our projects. Then as we attempt to implement these strategies, we must learn to overcome the resistance that we may encounter - obstacles to changing the status-quo of conventional construction. In this presentation an experienced practitioner shares several brief stories of successes and failures in attempts to reduce the embodied carbon of structural building projects.

Speaker: James D'Aloisio

It's OK to Struggle - Mental Health in Structural Engineering (Panel)

Architects/Engineers rank 5th for suicide by career, double the national average. This is a higher rate than law enforcement and fire fighters. The structural engineering profession is challenging and full of stress associated with deadlines, life-safety, and budgetary concerns. Too often professionals are told they just need to work harder. Mental health in structural engineering should be addressed the same as continuing education. We make efforts to make sure we are on top of new codes and technical content, while ignoring mental health. The purpose of this panel is to let people at all levels it is ok not to be ok. Others are struggling with the stresses of our professional and it is ok to normalized discussions of mental health..

Speakers: Chad Mitchell, Amanda Dean, Cambria Flowers, Jordan Jarrett and Toni Aswegan

Oregon State University Marine Studies Initiative Building

This presentation will go through the design of the new Oregon State University Marine Studies Initiative Building in Newport Oregon. This state of the art facility is the first of its kind in the united states to be designed as a vertical evacuation refuge for tsunamis and a been designed for a above code performance based design resilient design criteria. The project sits on a low lying peninsula in Yaquina Bay which has a significant seismic and tsunami hazard. Additionally the project faced challenges with above code seismic and tsunami criteria, complicated site soil conditions, a complicated peer review process, significant public interest/concern and substantial budget constraints.

Speaker: Seth Thomas

Break in Exhibit Hall with Exhibitor Bingo Raffle Prize Drawing

An Early Look at Hurricane Ian Assessments and How it Could Influence the Building Codes

Following Hurricane Ian FEMA deployed a Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) to evaluate the performance of buildings and related infrastructure in response to the effects of the Hurricane. The MAT focused on a wide range of building occupancy and risk categories, documenting common damage as well as successful measures that made buildings more resistant. This presentation will provide a summary of building performance related observations and lessons learned from the FEMA Hurricane Ian MAT with an emphasis on flood related damage as well as share potential changes to flood resistant design and construction requirements.

Speakers: Brian O’Connor, Brian Caufield, Christopher Cerino and Pataya Scott

NCSEA Design Guide - Basic Seismic Design Workflow with Examples for Low Seismicity

This presentation will present a new Design Guide.

It is intended that when an engineer is at work creating calculations for a large complex building, they may simultaneously reference the Workflow of Chapter 1, and then follow along an example in a subsequent chapter of a simple building of similar system and material. Following this approach should result in consistent and error free calculations from project to project.

The Guide is intended to benefit engineers at the beginning of their career, engineers designing in low seismic regions, and confirm knowledge and understanding for experienced engineers designing in high seismic regions.

Speaker: Thomas Heausler

Updated Standard for Blast Protection of Buildings

ASCE/SEI developed and recently revised a consensus standard for blast effects analysis and design, which has become an important consideration for many types of clients and projects. This presentation will review its contents, including the most significant changes in the new version, thereby providing a useful roadmap for practicing structural engineers interested in providing such services.

Speaker: Jon Schmidt

The TSX Broadway Renovation and the Raising of the Palace

Times Square in New York is known for many things, including its Broadway Theaters, luxurious hotels, trendy retail, great entertainment venues and flashy billboards. With TSX Broadway, the project contains all these items in one building. But, what makes TSX Broadway exceptional is not just that it contains all the elements of Times Square in one location, but it is the way in which existing elements were shifted and juxtaposed with new elements, that makes this Entertainment complex and hotel tower a unique structural engineering feat, culminating in the raising of the raising of the existing historic Palace Theater.

Speakers: J. Benjamin Alper and Cawsie Jijina

SE Pathways is coordinating a 45-minute Young Members' Speed Mentoring Session. All younger member attendees are encouraged to participate.

A group of 10-15 mid- to senior- professionals will be invited to participate as mentors. This session will provide early career professionals an opportunity to meet with more experienced professionals, encouraging open and honest dialogue in a low-pressure environment, helping individuals to define their career goals, identify or discuss roadblocks, and take ownership of their own growth and development. This will allow current and future leaders an opportunity to share practical insights and to improve their leadership proficiency. Mentees will rotate between mentors every 10 minutes for a total of about 3 rotations.

Each year, the NCSEA Awards Celebration spotlights the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation of the structural engineering world. Held on Thursday evening at this year’s Summit, the celebration will profile the winners of NCSEA's annual Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards as well as the Special Awards.

These prestigious awards celebrate the best in structural engineering by honoring engineering projects from across the world, as well as several individuals who have provided outstanding service and commitment to the association and to the field. The evening includes a reception, awards presentation, and after-party with food, drinks, and entertainment, along with opportunities to network with award winners and attendees. It is sure to be a memorable evening!

Thank you to our event sponsor, Atlas Tube, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!

*Additional fee applies.

Tickets are $250 per person. Summit registration is not required to attend.

Learn more here.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Northeast Coalition Committee Meeting

Interested in some casual networking via group runs before the conference offerings begin? Whether you're just looking for a way to get your steps before sitting in conference rooms all day or training for a marathon, pack your shoes and plan on meeting up with the NCSEA Summit Run Club each morning.

Learn more here.

Time: 6:30am
Distance: 3mi+
Pace: TBD based on attendees
Route: loop

Organizer: Angelina Stasulis

But That’s How We’ve Always Done It! Embracing Change & Managing Resistance

Let’s face it, change is hard. Whether it is learning new software or implementing new workflows, there is always disruption when changing the way we’ve historically done something. In this interactive session, we discuss change management strategies, evaluation tools, and how IMEG successfully navigates change due to growth and technology.

Speakers: Heather Heidenreich, Michael Kilkelly, and Michael Edwards

Dual Banded Tendon Layout for Two-Way Post-Tensioned Slabs – A History and The Future

After 40 years, it is time for the next evolution in tendon layouts for two-way, post-tensioned concrete building slabs. This presentation explores the history and projects the future of two-way, PT slabs for various building applications.

Speakers: Tim Christle, Asit Baxi, and Jonathan Hirsch

Designing Better Buildings with Performance-Based Wind Design – Case Study and Future Directions
With Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD), engineers develop an in-depth understanding of the behavior of a structure subject to wind loads, permitting a more optimal use of structural materials and allowing for novel structural approaches. This results in a reduction in embodied carbon, lower cost, and faster construction. This session will feature current and future topics in PBWD, including a case study of 321 W 6th Street in Austin, TX, the first project to be designed using the PBWD methodology, and ongoing development efforts related to material testing, wind tunnel testing, and storm characteristics.

Speakers: Kevin Aswegan and Roy Denoon

Break

ASCE-7 Chapter 32 – FEMA / NIST Design Guide for New Tornado Load Requirements in ASCE 7-22

The most recent edition of ASCE 7 introduced Chapter 32, Tornado Loads. As part of the response to the December 2022 Tornado outbreak in Kentucky, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a design guide that focuses on tornado loads for buildings and other structures located in tornado-prone areas. This presentation will outline the reasoning behind the inclusion of tornado loads into ASCE 7, review of where tornado loads apply, and the design approach to develop tornado loads. 

Speakers: Brian O’Connor and Pataya Scott

SE 2050’s Piece of the Embodied Carbon Puzzle

Building owners, architects, and legislators throughout the United States have begun to prioritize the measurement, reduction, and disclosure of the embodied carbon intensities for materials and buildings. The Structural Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Structural Engineering (SE) 2050 Commitment Program helps structural engineers learn, measure, and reduce embodied carbon on the structural system. This presentation will highlight the factors promoting embodied carbon, how the SE 2050 Program helps engineers become knowledgeable on embodied carbon, and provide program updates.

Speakers: Chris Jeseritz and Annabel Shephard

Structural Engineering Reconnaissance of the 2023 Turkey Earthquake

The presentation will summarize these findings with some case studies, which will illustrate the seismic performance of building systems and individual components such as floor slabs, beams, column, shear walls and foundations. The reconnaissance team included the following: Rupa Garai, Bora Gencturk, Morgan Griffith, Parth Gudhka, Mike Mieler, and Halil Sezen.

Speakers: Parth Gudhka and Halil Sezen

Break

This session will feature all things codes and standards with insider access to experts in the industry. It will open with sharing the state-of-the-profession by unveiling the results of the NCSEA 2022 Code Survey, including key issues like designing for climate adaptation, wind loads on irregular buildings, simplified seismic design, conditions assessment resources, and performance-based design. Brief updates will be provided from the Seismic, Wind, Existing Buildings, Special Inspections/ Quality Assurance, and General Requirements Subcommittees, including free distribution of flowcharts, resources, and example problems for attendees. This session will conclude with answers to your frequently asked questions and an opportunity for audience participation.

Speakers: Emily Guglielmo, John O’Brien, Emily Dunham, Seth Thomas, Lauren Posey, Julie Furr, and John Grenier