ACEC sponsors two major national meetings each year: the Annual Convention and the Fall Conference. National meetings provide attendees an opportunity to obtain information about issues that affect the industry through informative education, networking, and exhibits.
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Three American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) draft standards are available for public review from January 7 until February 21, 2022: 2022 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360), 2022 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341), and Seismic Provisions for the Evaluation and Retrofit for Existing Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 342).
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Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the LTTP2, a next-generation light tension tie designed to resist tension loads when attaching wood to concrete or masonry walls. The LTTP2’s patent-pending, one-piece design offers 25% higher allowable loads than its predecessors, increasing design flexibility.
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Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has expanded its lineup of rigid connector angles with the addition of the RCA-C, an ideal solution for attaching cold-formed steel (CFS) stud framing to concrete supports.
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A landmark of its time, the Stanley A. Milner Library has lived in the civic heart of downtown Edmonton since 1967. For the expansion and renovation of the monolithic concrete library, the design team was challenged to modernize its Brutalist-style for the 1.2 million visitors it receives every year. Transforming the original concrete façade into a floating, streamlined structure would be no small task. Fast + Epp responded by completely replacing the existing façade with a geometrically complex structure at the north face of the building and incorporating a new lateral system for the building.
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The NCSEA Special Awards are bestowed on individuals who exemplify outstanding service and commitment to the association and to the structural engineering field. These dedicated servants, committed volunteers, and industry leaders will be recognized and applauded at the Awards Celebration on Wednesday, February 16, at the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit. Join us in celebrating this year’s honorees!
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The 2022 SEI Standards Series will preview ASCE 7-22 as a 5-part series that reviews the changes from ASCE 7-16. This unique program includes a dialogue between the leaders and experts who develop ASCE 7 and a detailed technical presentation on the specific changes and three main hazards – Seismic, Wind & Tornado, and Snow/Rain. In addition, information will be provided on the ASCE 7 Digital Products/Hazard Tool. Attendees are encouraged to join the discussion for the extensive live Q&A portion of the session.
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