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Major Changes in Masonry Structural Standards: TMS 402/602-22

The masonry design standards, TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures were updated in 2022 following a 6-year revision cycle. This course covers the major changes in these standards which include a complete rewriting of the veneer provisions, the introduction of compression-controlled sections in strength design, anchor bolt recalibration to be based on the ultimate strength of steel, and the addition of an appendix on masonry reinforced with GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bars. These changes and many more will be discussed, and the impact of the changes on typical designs will be reviewed.

 

Objectives:

1. Understand basis for the updates to TMS 402/602-22.

2. Understand tension and compression-controlled sections in strength design.

3. Understand the changes to veneer design including the new engineered design methods.

4. Understand the new GFRP Appendix.

Lauren Kennedy is a civil engineer with a background spanning construction and public infrastructure. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and recently completed her Master of Business Administration.

She began her career in the construction industry, working with Kiewit as a general contractor and later with a water/wastewater contractor, where she served in both project and field engineering roles. She then transitioned to the Federal Aviation Administration, where she worked as a civil engineer focused on airport infrastructure planning and development.

Lauren currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and their two dogs.

Jason Thompson is the President of Coltivomae, LLC, a multidisciplinary firm located in Northern Virginia.

 Prior to founding Coltivomae, LLC, Jason worked for the National Concrete Masonry Association for over 25 years after previously working at a private engineering consulting firm in Washington State. Jason’s duties and responsibilities over his career have spanned an array of activities including design, construction management, research and development, codes and standards advocacy, development of design tools and resources, and delivering seminars and lectures covering these subjects.

 Jason has served in several leadership and executive capacities including: Chair of the Masonry Alliance for Codes and Standards, Board of Directors and Executive Committee for The Masonry Society, technical advisor to the Code Resource Support Committee, the Technical Coordinating Committee of the International Code Council, and numerous other forums within the construction industry.

Jason farms in Northern Virginia with his wife, Brittaney, and his three children, Taylor, Keira, and Jessie.

WF Beams to HSS Column Moment Connections and Tube to Tube Design Examples

Field Safety for the Structural Engineer

Structural Engineers all have a vast array of specialties, skills and duties in their work and careers. But one area that is often common in their work is going to and working in the field as it is in the field that hazards exist which can lead to workplace close calls, accidents, injuries and even death. Yet this is an area that is often overlooked in supervision, training, and preparation for the Structural Engineer, all of which can prevent tragedy.

This presentation is the culmination of 43 years of experience working as a Structural Engineer in the field performing the examination of industrial facilities, often of which were dangerous structures. It will consist of the stories of real-life accidents and close calls combined with preventative measures that can be taken to avoid such circumstances.

The format will follow risks related to falls, head impact, hearing damage, chemical exposure, animal attacks, and vehicular risks. The purpose of this presentation is to provide awareness and preventative measures of the risks of working in the field. If it prevents one accident or even just a close call, then it was worth my time to prepare and present it and of those who wish to attend it.

Jeff Pearl, PE, SE is the Principal of JH Pearl Consulting specializing in Project Management, Structural Engineering and Safety Consulting of Industrial Facilities as well as providing Business and Safety Consulting to Architectural and Engineering Firms. He is the Founding Principal of Pearl Engineering Corporation, a multi-discipline engineering and project management firm based in Wisconsin that grew to 32 people with three offices specializing in industrial facilities in North and South America and Asia. 

Jeff has over Forty-three years of Structural Engineering and Project Management experience serving the Power, Pulp and Paper, Food, Chemical, and Building Products Industries. He is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with a Focus in Structural Engineering.

Jeff is professionally licensed as a Structural Engineer in Arizona and as a Professional Engineer in seventeen U.S. States and six Canadian Provinces. He holds certificates in the OSHA 30 Hour General and Construction Industry Programs and as a Fall Protection Competent Person. Jeff is certified as a CalOES Safety Assessment Program Responder for Disaster Assessment of Structures and is a contributing member of the American Society of Civil Engineers – ASCE and the Structural Engineering Institute - SEI.

Tolerance and Constructability Considerations for Steel Reinforced Concrete Buildings 

This presentation goes over various construction, fabrication, and placing tolerances per ACI 117 code, as well as presents many best detailing practices for constructability in reinforced concrete design and construction.  It will provide design and detailing recommendations to account for formwork, rebar placement, and concrete placement on a construction site.

Kevin Bott, PE has been with CRSI as the Western Region Manager for almost five years after 13 years of experience as a structural engineer in Tampa, Florida. Kevin’s design experience includes a wide array of structures, including football stadiums, hospitals, medical office buildings, theme park and entertainment structures, single and multi-family residential, and parking garages. Recently, Kevin worked as a forensic engineer for litigated claims, mainly involving water intrusion and building envelopes. He also performed storm damage assessments and repair protocols for buildings that had been damaged by hurricanes.

Kevin graduated from the University of Notre Dame with Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics and obtained a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Fundamentals of Structural Curtainwall Design

Curtainwall serves as an essential feature of modern buildings. It is the first line of defense to weather and it plays a critical role in occupant comfort, building aesthetic, and function. The goal of this presentation is to educate participants on the types of facades, structural behavior, and interface with the connecting structure.

This presentation will:
– Introduce the basic types and functions of curtainwall
– Provide an overview of the common loads and load path
– Discuss design considerations for the connection to the primary structure

Aaron Kostrzewa, PE has served as the facade engineer of record for multiple projects and has designed curtainwall systems around the country. He serves as the managing member at Kosco Engineering Group and enjoys teaching structural concepts. 

 

Wood Roof Detailing for Wind Uplift

The 2024 International Building Code (IBC) references ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. Component and cladding (C&C) roof wind pressures calculated using ASCE 7-22 were simplified but still require nail spacings for wood structural panels which are significantly reduced from pre-2021 IBC prescribed minimums. Uplift connectors for gable endwall rake overhang outlookers to the endwall require engineering or can be sized based on prescriptive tables to account for C&C loads at roof edges. Uplift connectors at rafter or truss bearings are based on main wind force resisting system loads. The 2024 IBC and other code-referenced standards, updated to ASCE 7-22, have uplift connection load tables that can be used to size roof-to-wall uplift connections.

John "Buddy" Showalter, PE is principal staff engineer with the International Code Council's (ICC) product development group. He develops technical resources and provides education in support of the structural provisions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code. Showalter reviews publications authored by the Code Council and engineering groups, while also developing publications and technical seminars on the structural provisions of the International Codes for building departments and designers. He is the project lead in development of Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC and associated education programs. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Showalter has also been a member of the editorial board for STRUCTURE magazine for 20 years. Before joining ICC, Showalter spent 26 years with the American Wood Council where he led its technology transfer program with oversight responsibility for publications, website, helpdesk, education and other technical media. He has over 38 years of experience in the development and support of building codes and standards, authoring or co-authoring more than 80 publications and technical articles for industry-related trade journals.

 

AI vs. Hand Calculations

What's New? What's Next?

The construction industry has been notoriously slow in adopting innovative ideas.  What that really means is many opportunities exist for new engineering ideas and innovative construction techniques.   As technology continues to evolve and the need for innovation in construction approaches crisis-level,  there isn’t a better time to be an engineer. 

Ron Klemencic has enjoyed a 40-year career at the leading edge of structural engineering and construction innovation.  He will share highlights of what has been accomplished, what is new, and what he believes is next.

Ron Klemencic, PE, SE, Hon. PhD., Hon. AIA, Dist. M. ASCE, NAC, NAE is the Chairman and CEO of Magnusson Klemencic Associates.  An industry innovator and preeminent structural engineer, he is recognized for his creativity, “big picture” approach, and ability to produce cost-effective designs.  Ron has designed projects in 29 states and 25 countries, with some as large as 11.5 million square feet and 112 stories, including San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower; Chicago’s St. Regis, 150 North Riverside, and Aqua; and Seattle’s Rainier Square.  In addition, he has led the research and development of industry-advancing innovations, including SpeedCore and Performance-Based Seismic Design

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