Central PA Structural Engineering Institute                      ½ Day Technical Conference 

Join us for the 3rd Annual Central PA SEI 1/2 Day Technical Conference. Earn 4.0 PDH credits! This event is geared towards the practicing structural engineer involved in the design and construction of buildings. Seminar topics include masonry, steel joists, cold-formed steel, and self-consolidating concrete.

When:    Thursday May 23, 2019,  12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Cost:       $20 for ASCE/SEI members   |   $40 for non-members

    Light refreshments provided at break

RSVP:     by Tuesday, May 14th.  Register early as seats are limited.  Payment required at time of registration.

 

Session 1:  ”Wind Design Considerations for Joists and Joist Girders”  

presented by:  Timothy J. Holtermann, P.E., S.E., Corporate Engineering Manager for Canam Steel Corporation

This seminar will provide a comprehensive review of wind forces on steel joist and Joist Girder roof systems, including wind load determination, wind load combinations, and wind load application. Specification, analysis, and design to resist uplift loads will be a primary focus, but also load paths and connections for wind moment frames, collectors, and braces.

 Learning objectives include:

• Attendees will review the appropriate load combinations involving wind.
• The appropriate load paths for wind forces will be discussed.
• Tips will be provided for connection details for the transfer of wind forces.
• Attendees will be advised of two new developments affecting wind design.

Session 2:  ”Building Masonry Walls with Material Quality Control” 

presented by:  Jim Patchus. SPEC MIX, Regional Sales Manager – Masonry

Designed to assist the participant in gaining knowledge on the future of masonry mortar, this interactive seminar has attendees participating in hands-on demonstrations illustrating the quality of factory produced mortar compared to the inconsistencies associated with site mixed mortar. Participants also will discover the requirements necessary to achieve consistent colored mortar every time.  Now specifiers can be assured that the products they specify are manufactured to exceed all applicable ASTM standards.

 Learning objectives include:

• Role of Mortar… What Makes Good Mortar?
• Mason’s Sand for Mortar and “Sand Bulking”
• How to Select and Specify Mortars
• Understanding Mortar Strength (P.S.I.)
• Preblended Mortar vs. Field Mixed Mortar
• Why Specify Preblended Mortar?

Session 3:  ”AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Standards and other Resources”   

presented by:  Jay Larson, P.E., F. ASCE, Managing Director, Construction Technical, American Iron and Steel Institute.

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has as its mission in standards development to improve the performance of cold-formed steel in structures through the development and use of improved analysis methods and design specifications. This presentation will provide an overview of the AISI standards that are referenced in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), highlight the changes made in the AISI standards that are referenced in the 2018 IBC, and discuss design resources that are available to help users of these standards.

Session 4:  ”Self-consolidating Concrete”

presented by:  Marc Boudreau, Sika Corporation, National Technical Representative.

The use Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) continues to grow and the applications are almost endless.  Learn from Sika’s problem solver/troubleshooter for the entire country as he answers questions on the following topics:  

• What is SCC?
• Materials & Mix Design.
• Qualification Tests for SCC.
• Engineering Properties.
• Troubleshooting SCC Mixes.
• Case Studies

About the presenters:

Timothy J. Holtermann, P.E., S.E.

Timothy J. Holtermann, P.E., S.E. is the Corporate Engineering Manager for Canam Steel Corporation and is based in Washington, MO. He is also the chair of the Steel Joist Institute Engineering Practice Committee.  He is a frequent webinar presenter for SJI and has also presented a number of times at the NASCC.

Jim Patchus

Jim is a Regional Manager, Masonry Sales for Spec Mix, a division of The Quikrete Companies with a network of 57 factory preblended product manufacturers. With over 18 years of preblended product industry experience, Jim has presented on the topic of preblended mortars on many occasions. He also shares associations with the International Concrete Repair Institute and is certified with the National Concrete Masonry Association field testing technicians (NCMA/CCMTT).

Jay Larson, P.E., F. ASCE

Jay manages the planning, continuous improvement and implementation of the AISI Construction Technical Program, which includes AISI’s longstanding and effective building code and standards development functions. He serves as Secretary for the AISI Standards Council and facilitates the AISI Steel Industry Code Forum. He previously served as Secretary of the AISI Committee on Framing Standards.  He also serves on the Steering Committee of the Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures. He chairs the Technology Development Committee of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute. He is a member of the NIBS Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council, ICC Industry Advisory Committee, ASCE-SEI Committee on Cold-Formed Members, AISC Committee on Specifications, Construction Specifications Institute, Structural Stability Research Council, and Mid-Atlantic Steel Framing Alliance.

Prior to joining AISI in 2003, Jay Larson had 24 years of experience at Bethlehem Steel in technical marketing of construction products, facilities engineering and product development. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering at Lehigh University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and a Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Marc Boudreau, Sika Corporation, National Technical Representative

Marc Graduated in graduated in 1980 from Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology.  Marc worked 12 years with Lafarge and 27 years with Axim/Italcementi Group before being acquired by Sika in 2011.  He has 22 years deploying Self-consolidating concrete in precast/prestress and ready-mix.

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