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4.17.12 |
| Special Inspections Requirements of the Michigan Building code 2009 |
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4.26.12 |
| SEAMi 2012 ANNUAL MEETING |
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| 5.17.12 |
| NEW 14th Edition Steel Manual : Leverage Your Knowledge with the 2010 Specification
for Structural Steel Buildings and the 14th Edition Steel Construction Manual Seminar |
See below for details of upcoming events
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4.17.12 |
| Special Inspections Requirements of the Michigan Building code 2009 |
Speaker Scott Cope - the city of Rochester Hills Building Department Director
The Special Inspection requirements of the Michigan Building Code - 2009 (MBC-09) are very detailed and can be a challenge to work with.
The City of Rochester Hills Building Department has developed a Special Inspection Program (SIP), which consists of SIP Guide, Special Inspection &
Testing Agreement, and Statement of Special Inspections (SSI), to assist all parties involved in the process to understand the requirements and
provide an efficient process to satisfy Building Code requirements without causing any delays during plan review and construction.
The requirements of Sections 1704 and 1705 of the MBC-09 will be covered.
This program will be geared toward defining your role (as Structural Design Engineer and/or as Special Inspection Firm) in the processes,
during the preparation of the SSI and/or during construction.
This program is registered with the State of Michigan for ACT 54 requirements.
| DATE: |
April 17, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
San Marino Club 1865 East Big Beaver Troy, MI |
| TIME: |
11:30-12:00 - Registration
12:00 - Buffet Lunch
12:30-2:00 - Presentation
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| PRICE: |
$20 |
| RSVP: |
To Jamison Fox jcfox@IICCUSA.com or call 586-264-7070 |
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4.26.12 |
| SEAMi 2012 ANNUAL MEETING |
Continuing Education : This five hour program satisfies most professional continuing education requirements.
Check with your governing jurisdiction to determine your own education requirements.
| DATE: |
April 26, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
Ciao Amici
217 W. Main St.
Brighton, MI |
| TIME: |
2:00 - Check-in
2:15 - Speaker Troy E. Fraebel, Sherwin Williams
(Structural Steel Coatings and Surface Preparation)
3:15 - Speaker Scott Walkowicz (Masonry)
4:45 - Speaker - David Ruby, Ruby + Associates
(A Story About Principles of Constructability:
The John Hancock Building)
6:15 - Dinner and Social Time
7:15 - Speaker - Kyle L. Debuse, Valmont Tube (Jumbo Tube Sections)
8:15 - Adjourn
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| PRICE: |
$30 SEAMi members and $60 for nonmembers |
| RSVP: |
Register w/ Jamison Fox jcfox@IICCUSA.com |
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| 5.17.12 |
- NEW 14th Edition Steel Manual
: Leverage Your Knowledge with the 2010 Specification
for Structural Steel Buildings and the 14th Edition Steel
Construction Manual Seminar
Seminar Summary:
The 2010 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and the 14th Edition Steel Construction Manual are both available now. You won't want to miss this one-day seminar where the new editions of these publications will be discussed. The important changes and clarifications that have been incorporated into these documents will be explained, as well as a review of other key portions of the Specification and Manual. Design examples illustrating many provisions of the Specification and use of the Manual will be included. The Manual is available for purchase with this seminar for $100 (a $350 value)!
Speaker: Michael A. West, P.E., AIA – Vice President - Computerized Structural Design, S.C., Milwaukee, WI
Attendees will receive 8.0 PDHs.
All ASCE members can register at the AISC member price!
Please visit www.aisc.org/seminars for more information!
| DATE: |
May 17, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
Troy Marriott 200 W. Big Beaver Troy, MI 48084 |
| TIME: |
8am - 5pm |
| PRICE: |
$350 for members and $550 for nonmembers |
| RSVP: |
Click here to register |
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3.13.12 |
“Voided Slab” systems including new, more efficient methods using recycled forming materials.
This presentation provides an overview of long-span flat plate voided slab systems that are based on the concept
of introducing voids into the slab. This concept has been used for over 100 years (pan joists, waffle slabs, hollow-core, etc.)
and this presentation discusses an improvement on this technology. The concept relies on inserting spherical voids in the flat
plate made of recycled plastic that are “housed” in the middle third of the slab inside positioning wire cages. The use of these
voids result in a dead load reduction by as much as 35%; allowing for clear economical spans in the 50 feet range with the same
economical formwork used in traditional flat plate construction. This presentation discusses aspects related to constructability,
design issues (shear, flexure and vibrations) as well as several case studies where this “emerging” floor system has been used in
the construction of office buildings, hospitals and entertainment centers.
| DATE: |
March 13, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
Vladimir’s Banquet Hall
28125 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills |
| TIME: |
Social Hour/Cocktails 5:30pm - Dinner 6:30pm - Presentation 7:30pm
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| PRICE: |
$30 ACI or SEAMi members, $35 for nonmembers & $10 Full time students |
| RSVP: |
Registration at ACI Mich Website
or email Tony Johnson administrator@acigmc.org |
Questions or More Information? Please contact Tony Johnson at tjohnson@crsi.org
or call (248) 726-0500
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3.1.12 |
- Indiana Spring Conference
| 2012 ISEA Spring conference |
Topics include: Archaic & Obsolete Structures, Engineering Ethics, Surface Preparation of Metals & The future of structural Testing and Special Inspections in Indiana
| DATE: |
March 1, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
Primo Banquet & Conference Center South
2615 East National Ave.
Indianapolis, IN |
| TIME: |
7:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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| PRICE: |
$75 ISEA members, $150 for nonmembers & $20 w/ student ID |
| RSVP: |
Registration Form at ISEA Website |
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2.23.12 |
| Concrete Specifications – What are you really asking for? |
Concrete specifications may be simple and straight forward, water-to-cement ratio, percent fine aggregate, compressive strength and we’re done. What do you really get in these specifications versus what the producer can make? What kind of back up data do you require to accept a mix design? New technology is taking concrete where it has never gone before! We will explore these questions and statements attempting to clarify the truths.
Presented by Al Gardiner, P.E., LEED AP - Braun Intertec- Principal Engineer, Manager
| DATE: |
February 23, 2012 (Detroit) |
| WHERE: |
Vladimir's Banquet Hall
28125 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Hills, MI |
| TIME: |
6:00 pm - Socail Hour
6:45 pm - Dinner
7:15 - 8:45 pm - Feature Presentation |
| PRICE: |
$25 SEAMi & ASCE members and $35 for nonmembers |
| RSVP: |
By Friday Feb 20th - Jamison Fox jcfox@IICCUSA.com |
| DATE: |
February 23, 2012 (GR) |
| WHERE: |
Radisson, 270 Ann St., Northwest, GR |
| TIME: |
Registration 11:30-11:45am - Lunch 11:45-12:12 Presentation 12:15-1:30 |
| PRICE: |
$13 for members, $16 for non-members |
| RSVP: |
by Feb. 20th - Brandon Hildreth - bhildreth@preinnewhof.com |
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| 1.31.2012 |
| Dynamic Pile Driving Analysis |
G2 Consulting Group, LLC (G2) will present a discussion and overview on Dynamic Pile Testing (aka PDA Testing) as it relates to designers and contractors. The discussion will focus on the value PDA testing can add during design of structures and also during construction. A general overview of PDA testing methodology and results will be discussed in conjunction with how the results should be used to evaluate the capacity of test piles. 1 PDH will be available.
| DATE: |
January 31, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
Vladimir's Banquet Hall
28125 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Hills, MI |
| TIME: |
6:00 pm - Socail Hour
6:45 pm - Dinner
7:15 - 8:45 pm - Feature Presentation |
| PRICE: |
$25 for members and $35 for nonmembers |
| RSVP: |
By Friday January 27th - Jamison Fox jcfox@IICCUSA.com |
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| 12.6.2011 12.8.2011 |
Participants will learn the features and benefits of a total precast structure that is constructed with a brand new, patented precast truss system. The precast concrete truss system opens up many possibilities in the design and construction of a building that combines parking, retail, and living all in one. The truss system allows for alternating floors to be free of obstructions from columns and opens the space up for countless possibilities.
| DATE: |
December 6, 2011 (GR) |
| WHERE: |
Radisson, 270 Ann St., Northwest, GR |
| TIME: |
Registration 11:30-11:45am - Lunch Buffet (Little Italy) 11:45-12:12 Presentation 12:15-1:15 |
| PRICE: |
$5 for members, $7 for non-members |
| RSVP: |
Brandon Hildreth - bhildreth@preinnewhof.com |
| DATE: |
December 8, 2011 (Detroit) |
| WHERE: |
Birmingham Conference Center (www.trainhere.com)
31301 Evergreen Road (Evergreen & 13 Mile)
Beverly Hills, MI |
| TIME: |
Registration 11:30-11:45am - Lunch Buffet (BCC Cafeteria) 11:30- Presentation 12:00-1:00 |
| PRICE: |
$10 for members, $15 for non-members |
| RSVP: |
Jamie Fox - jcfox@IICCUSA.com |
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| 11.14.2011 |
- SEAoO Presentation on Acoustic Monitoring
| Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Non Destructive Testing (NDT) for Bridges |
The Toledo section will be hosting Terry Tamutus from MISTRAS. Terry has been involved with the Anthony Wayne Suspension Bridge monitoring here in Toledo.
This is the only presentation in Ohio. The presentation should be of great interest to all structural engineers involved in the monitoring of infrastructure. The acoustic emission monitoring has applications in Bridges, refineries, power stations etc.
| DATE: |
November 17, 2011 |
| WHERE: |
University of Toledo, SSOE Room |
| TIME: |
Registration at 5:30pm, followed by a light dinner and the 90 min presentation. (Parking is free) |
| PRICE: |
$15 for members, $25 for nonmembers and $5 for students. |
You can either register and pay through the SEAoO website, or you can RSVP to email and pay at the door. nhadjicharalambous@thejdigroup.com
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- SEAMi May 5, 2011 Special Statewide Meeting
Register Today!
Includes Annual Awards Presentation
**4 PDH's Available**
Below is information regarding a special Statewide SEAMi Meeting on Thursday, May 5th at Vladimirs. We have 3 great presentations lined up (including the 2010 AISC TR Higgins Lecture) in addition to our Annual Awards Presentation and an update on NCSEA Activities from the NCSEA President. 4.0 PDH's are available for attending also.
The cost is only $15.00 for SEAMi members and $50.00 for non-members. If you are not a SEAMi member, you can become one for $35.00 and then take advantage of the $15.00 registration fee. This price includes a great dinner from Vladimir's also - a Mexican Fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
LOCATION |
Vladimir's Banquet Hall
28125 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Cost:
SEAMI Members: $15
Non-Members: $50 (or $35 to join SEAMi and $15 for the event)
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SCHEDULE - OVERVIEW |
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
"Building a Ship in a Bottle - The Accident Fund Company"
Larry Kruth, P.E. - Douglas Steel and Jeff Gasparrot, P.E. - Ruby + Associates
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| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
"Masonry Structural Design Methods and Tools"
Scott Walkowicz, P.E. - Walkowicz Consulting Engineers
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| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Social Time & Dinner
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| 7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. |
SEAMi Engineer of the Year Awards Presentation and NCSEA Update from current NCSEA President, James Malley, S.E.
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7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. |
2010 TR Higgins Lecture "Changes in the 2010 Seismic Provisions", James Malley, S.E. - Degenkolb
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***RSVP by Friday, April 29th at noon*** |
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DETAILS OF SESSIONS |
Building a Ship in a Bottle - Accident Fund Company
Speaker: Larry Kruth, P.E. - Douglas Steel Company, Jeff Gasparott, P.E. - Ruby + Associates
Description: How do you take a 1930s-era abandoned power-generating station listed on the National Register of Historic Places and convert it into a national headquarters for a major insurance company, while still preserving the original architecture? First, you need to contract with a steel fabricator and erector to be involved early enough to help guide the design! This session will delineate how early involvement, as well as the fabricator's, erector's and their consultants' expertise guided the new construction which has been compared to "building a ship in a bottle." The session will highlight the techniques used, such as BIM and "surgical demolition," to help to maintain the visual appearance of the exterior of the building and achieve the intended LEED requirements and sustainability goals without compromising stability.
Masonry Structural Design Methods and Tools
Speaker: Scott W. Walkowicz, P.E., NCEES - Walkowicz Consulting Engineers
Description: This presentation will consider analytical methods used to calculate masonry capacity in response to gravity and lateral load demand. The discussion will begin with hand methods for both load determination and masonry design and will continue through component and multi-dimensional computer analysis. Software utilized will be Structural Masonry Design System and Ram Elements including the Masonry Wall Module. The information will be developed for a complete building and will address key aspects for total building masonry design while focusing on the benefits of modern finite element software when designing masonry structures or elements. Important masonry design and detailing recommendations will also be addressed. A brief update on changes in the 2008 MSJC, the masonry code referenced in the recently adopted 2009 MBC, and changes in the soon to be published 2011 MSJC will be discussed as time permits.
AISC TR Higgins Lecture - Changes in the 2010 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
Speaker: James O. Malley, S.E. - Degenkolb Associates
Description: This session will describe the major changes to the 2010 Seismic Provisions, which are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2011. These changes include re-structuring of the Provisions to a chapter layout more similar to the Specification, a more unified presentation of the requirements of each seismic force resisting system, a clearer discussion of the intended seismic response characteristics for each system, the addition of cantilever column systems, and greatly expanded sections on composite systems. |
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- 2010-2011 SEAMi Board Candidates
Click here for a PDF with a list and bios of the 2010-2011 SEAMi Board Candidates for the ongoing elections
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- Inspection Guidelines: Special Inspection and General Inspection
This is a current draft status of the Special Inspections Committee's work on the guideline document.
Click here to download (Adobe PDF)
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- SEAMi's Temporary Mailing Address:
The Post Office box is no longer valid. Please send all mail correspondence to:
Jamison C. Fox
c/o International Industrial Contracting Corporation
35900 Mound Road
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310
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For comments or suggestions
about the SEAMi web site,
contact Jamie Fox at jcfox1974@gmail.com
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