PCI’s Headed Stud Design Redefined
The construction industry has relied on the headed stud anchor to provide connection between concrete and multiple other structural elements for many years. Recent changes will impact the design engineer’s practice and standard of care.

Emulative Connections for Precast Concrete
Were you taught how to design precast concrete connections in college? Most engineers would say “No” and many will shy away from precast systems because they are not comfortable with analyzing the structure. It is not Oz, but click your heels three times and repeat after me: EMULATION!

300 Madison Avenue
The newly completed 40-story office tower in New York City consists of some unique structural features including some areas of blast-resistant design, a reduced potential for progressive collapse and connections that are stronger than required by the building code.

Editorial
From the Desk of…Lance Atkins, CASE Chairman,
What’s a Strategic Plan?

Codes and Standards
Update on codes and standards...
The ACI 318-05 Code

Lessons Learned
Issues and solutions from Structural Engineers…
Supporting Precast Panels

Building Blocks
Discussion & updates on structural materials..
Precast/Prestressed Concrete
Sandwich Walls

Structural Practices
Practical Solutions…
Performance-Based Specifications
for Concrete

NCSEA News
News from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
• NCSEA 2005 Winter Institute, Scottsdale
• New Montana Member Organization
• NCSEA Board Visits

Structural Columns
The newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE
• 2005 SEI Awards
• Structural Condition Assessment Resource
• Call for Committee Members
and Local Elections

CASE In Point
The newsletter of the Council of American Structural Engineers
• Class Action Reform Legislation
• Health Care Legislation
• 9 Percent Tax Benefit
• Zero Claims

InBox

Business Practices

From Experience

Noteworthy

Spotlight

On the cover.. .Shaft Base Precast Panels,
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower,
Salt Lake City, Utah,
Photo by Alvin C. Ericson