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National Engineer’s Week celebrates the contributions of engineers to the world. For STRUCTURE, we recognize the phenomenal contribution of Structural Engineers to the built environment.

STRUCTURE appreciates the efforts of our partners (NCSEA, SEI, and CASE) and other engineering organizations and firms to shine a light on what engineers do – and encourage young people to consider careers in engineering.

With many schools still virtually learning and teaching, one such engineering firm has created a free STEM learning activity that provides a look inside the intricate art of bridge-building.

The step-by-step booklet (available for download here) offers an educational take on the design and structural process, providing a great way to get children excited by engineering challenges and show them how rewarding creative problem solving can be.

If you are aware of additional free resources about structural engineering that can be used year-round to get the next generation of SEs excited about engineering, please contact publisher@STRUCTUREmag.org. We would be happy to include a list on our website. And please share this post with any teachers that might be interested.

Happy Engineer’s Week!

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Seamlessly Blending Three Structural Materials

ICE Block I in Sacramento, California, is the reincarnation of the historic Crystal ice manufacturing facility, which was destroyed by fire on the same site. The new structure is an elegant blend of architecture and structure.

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NCSEA’s Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards annually highlights some of the best examples of structural engineering ingenuity throughout the world. Projects are judged on innovative design, engineering achievement, and creativity. Multiple winners are presented in eight categories with an outstanding winner chosen from each category. The winners will be honored at NCSEA’s Structural Engineering Summit in New York this October.

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Join ACEC Coalitions for its 2021 Winter Education Series February 24-26, and you can earn 5 PDH credits! The three-day program features education sessions covering cybersecurity, business tax implementation, and communication/documentation in a remote work environment; briefing on ACEC leadership activities; and an economic outlook briefing.

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Webinar Sponsored by MAPEI

This webinar will provide an introduction to Fiber-Reinforced Polymers used for the strengthening and repair of concrete and CMU structures. It will introduce the different types of systems available, highlighting the advantages of each type of system, fiber type, and installation process. Typical applications will be discussed, along with the limitations of FRP systems. Very basic engineering principals will be introduced, but due to time constraints will not be the focus of this presentation. Attendees can expect to gain an understanding of how and where FRP systems are used along with basic requirements in place for the consideration of FRP systems.

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Webinar Sponsored by LNA Solutions

In this webinar, you will learn about the different options for joining steel to steel using flange clamping and box-bolting, as well as the calculations, testing, and failure analysis associated when joining steel to steel. These methods are used in construction applications where no drilling/tapping, welding or through-bolting is permitted.

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Webinar Sponsored by MAPEI

This presentation includes a brief review of concrete chemistry, concrete deterioration and the main contributing factors that affect the longevity of a concrete structure. We will discuss some popular solutions for the preservation of concrete and identify the challenges and requirements for an effective coating system. With very little product quality and performance oversight in coatings industry we will look at the reliability of manufacturer’s product claims and identify appropriate sources of validation.

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Webinar Sponsored by APA – The Engineered Wood Association

This webinar includes an overview of high wind forces, the importance of a continuous load path, and how good design and construction practices can improve the storm resistance of wood-framed buildings. Learn more about APA’s above-code recommendations for wind-resistant construction, as well as how attention to connection details, understanding lateral load concepts, and recognizing common failure modes seen in storm damage assessments can help you cost-effectively design a safer building and reduce future storm damage.

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