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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.
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January 31, 2012 |
| WHERE: |
Vladimir's Banquet Hall
28125 Grand River Avenue
Farmington Hills, MI |
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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.
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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.
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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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