Means and Methods of Construction
Shoring and reshoring of new structures, shoring for renovation of existing structures and bridge falsework.
The Structural Engineer and the Changing Building Codes
The structural engineer is occasionally called upon to work with different codes Read an overview of the different provisions of the two codes presently available, the IBC and the NFPA 5000.
FRP Strengthening of Beams and Slabs
What can engineers do to contain the estimated $1.6 trillion cost to repair this country’s aging and crumbling infrastructure? A new element in reinforced concrete design is available as one solution. |
Editorial
From the Desk of...J Isenberg,
President, SEI Board of Governors
Structural Design
Discussion on design issues for
structural engineers…
• Estimating Life Cycle Cost of Concrete
Codes and Standards
Updates on codes and standards of interest to Structural Engineers
• SEI/ASCE 37-02
Structural Forum
Discussions on topics of current
importance to Structural Engineers
• Structural Drawings…
“Down-Right” Unacceptable
• Results for March Drawing Quality Article
Professional Issues
Discussions on issues affecting the Structural Engineering Profession
• NCEES Changes Format of Structural II Exam
Practical Solutions
Practical solutions for the Practicing Structural Engineer
• Site Cast Tilt-Up Concrete as a Solution for Basements
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NCSEA News
News from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
• NCSEA Welcomes
38th Member Organization
• Lead, Follow or
Get Out of the Way…
• Call for Entries – 2004 Excellence in Structural Engineering
Structural Columns
The newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE
• Videos and New Publications Available
• New Body of Knowledge for the
21st Century
• March Issue of Bridge Engineering
CASE In Point
The newsletter of the Council of American Structural Engineers
• New Liability Prevention Group
• Annual Convention Highlights Diversity
• Professional Forums |
Product Watch
New and unusual products and services
• Using Geofoams to Reduce Structural Design Loads from the Ground
From Experience
"How do you handle that?"
• Shear Failure in Reinforced Concrete Walls

On the cover... EPS-geofoam blocks surround an entire mat-supported mall building in Syracuse, NY
Photo credit: Heinrich Photographs,
Buffalo, NY; Courtesy of BASF |