Call for Abstracts and Proposals
Structures 2013 Congress
May 2-4, 2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Structures 2013 Congress program will provide a forum to advance the art, science, and practice of Structural Engineering.

We are currently accepting proposals for complete sessions and abstracts for individual papers to be presented during the Structures 2103 Congress. Attendance and registration are required for all presenters. Presentations will be selected from the open call as well as by special invitation.

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Author Guide – How to Upload a Session proposal or Abstract

Key Dates
All Abstract and Session Proposals due June 12, 2012
Notification of Acceptance September 18, 2012
All Final Papers due January 15, 2013 (extensions not possible)

For full details about submitting please visit the Congress Website

SEI Strategic Visioning

In 2008, the SEI Board of Governors met and put forth the following strategic vision for the profession 25 years into the future:

In 2033, the Structural Engineering profession will be:

–A unique, fully engaged profession with a strong identity;
–Recognized for the contribution the profession makes to

•public safety and risk management,
•economic and sustainable use of resources,
•the use of innovative technologies, and
•the creation of inspiring structures;

–Stewards of the built environment; and
–Attractive to the best and brightest.

At that time, the goal was to envision the desired characteristics for the structural engineering profession at large. The stated vision statement represented the long view of 25 years into the future. Four years after it met to establish the above statement, the SEI Board of Governors met again to build upon the strategic vision of 2008 and specifically to identify topics and strategic issues that it would like to consider for action.
At the conclusion of three meetings dedicated to this process, the SEI Board of Governors identified the following two main topics as high-priority initiatives:

•The Future Structural Engineer, and
•Future Structural Codes & Standards

Click here to read the summary.

Congratulations to the Inaugural Class of SEI Fellows

The Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE recently established the SEI Fellow (F.SEI) grade of membership to recognize a select group of distinguished SEI members as leaders and mentors in the structural engineering profession. SEI welcomed many of the inaugural class of SEI Fellows at Structures Congress March 31 in Chicago. Click here for a complete list of SEI Fellows.

SEI members who meet the SEI Fellow criteria are encouraged to apply to advance to the grade of SEI Fellow. For more info, click here.

Join a SEI Committee

SEI has four divisions: Business and Professional Activities (BPAD), Codes and Standards (CSAD), Local Activities (LAD), and Technical Activities (TAD). To join a committee, first verify in which division the committee resides, then complete the application form for that division. In addition there are SEI Board Level Committees seeking new members.

Join a Committee

Note: The Local Activities Division is comprised of SEI Chapters and 45 Structural Technical Groups (STGs) within ASCE Sections and Branches. To participate in a local group, contact the local chair listed under 'Learn More About the Local Activities Division'.

SEI Apparel Now Available

	SEI has created a new line of branded apparel featuring the SEI Logo. Show your pride at being a SEI member by wearing a SEI polo shirt or cap. Follow this link to view complete information about sizes available and ordering.

ASCE 7 - Call for Proposals for the 2016 Edition

The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE is currently accepting proposals to modify the 2010 edition of ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures Standards Committee to prepare the 2016 revision cycle of the standard.
Interested parties may download the proposal form here. The committee will accept proposal until June 30, 2012.

For additional information please contact Jennifer Goupil, SEI Director, at jgoupil@asce.org.

New ASCE Structural Webinars Available

SEI partners with ASCE Continuing Education to present quality live interactive webinars on useful topics in structural engineering.

Several new webinars are available:

Webinars are live interactive learning experiences. All you need is a computer with high-speed internet access and a phone. These events feature an expert speaker on practice-oriented technical and management topics relevant to civil engineers.

Pay a single site fee and provide training for an unlimited number of engineers at that site for one low fee, and no cost or lost time for travel and lodging. ASCE's experienced instructors deliver the training to your location, with minimal disruption in workflow –- ideal for brown-bag lunch training.

ASCE Webinars are completed in a short amount of time – generally 60 to 90 minutes – and staff can earn one or more PDHs for each Webinar.

Click here for the complete current webinar listing.

SEI Endowment Fund

Thank you to those who have given generously to support the SEI Endowment Fund. Their contributions help keep SEI at the forefront of serving structural engineers by providing continuing education, advancement of pre-standards, and outreach to students. We are grateful for their support.

Click here to see a list of recent contributors.

To make an individual, corporate or commemorative gift, visit the SEI Endowment Page.

Orthotropic Bridge Conference Proceedings Now Available

Recognizing this is a specialized area of bridge engineering, the Sacramento Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) sponsored the Orthotropic Bridge conferences so all engineers around the world can share their ideas, insights and projects.

In 2004, the first Orthotropic Bridge Conference was held in Sacramento. It was a pioneering effort by California bridge engineers passionate about the application and future development of Orthotropic configuration for bridges. They recognized the value of offering other professionals in their field the opportunity to join and share their knowledge and experience. That first conference attracted representatives from 11 countries and received excellent comments from many who attended.

In 2008, Sacramento Section of ASCE along with the approval of the US Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) conducted the 2nd International Orthotropic Bridge Conference. There had been many advances in research and many projects had been built in the intervening four years and it was a very informative and enriching conference.

Proceedings from both the 2004 and 2008 International Orthotropic Bridge Conferences are now available. Download the order form and get your copy today!

SEI Local Activities

You are invited to join the events and activities of your local SEI Chapter or Structural Technical Group. Local groups offer a variety of opportunities for professional development, student and community outreach, mentoring, scholarships, networking, technical tours, etc. To connect with your local SEI Chapter or STG, visit the SEI Local Activities Division webpage.

The SEI Illinois Chapter recently held a tour of the Wacker Drive construction site to see one of the highest profile projects being conducted in Chicago this construction season. The tour provided insight into the structural challenges of reconstructing Wacker Drive through the heart of the City. Visit the ASCE YouTube site to view a special video of the tour.

The SEI Pittsburgh Chapter recently hosted an event in conjunction with Steel Day and conducted a Structural Scavenger Hunt in October. Click here for more information on future SEI Pittsburgh Chapter activities. Plans are in the works for providing members the opportunity to get involved with outreach programs in addition to attaining PDH’s in any one of the dinner presentations planned for the 2011/2012 year.

ASCE/SEI Teams Investigate Structural Damage

SEI has been actively sending teams around the world to access structural damage caused by earthquakes, tsunamis, tornado and other extreme events. These include teams sent to Japan, New Zealand, Chile, and Joplin, Missouri. The goal is to improve existing codes and standards by incorporating lessons learned from examining the damage. Click here for more information.

2011 Structures Congress Summary

The Structures 2012 Congress was a great success. Held in the midst of dynamic Chicago at the Fairmont Chicago, from March 29-31, 2012, SEI members and others enjoyed three days of sessions, networking opportunities, and special events.

Visit here for the full summary.

Follow ASCE and SEI on Social Media

Did you know that ASCE has been growing their social media presence over the past year? ASCE distributes information via four popular platforms; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

For ASCE, the creation of its own YouTube channel allows the Society to share videos from a variety of exciting events that ASCE hosts and is involved in, with both current and prospective members.

Click on the links below to access the ASCE social media sites.

The Next Generation of Structural Engineers
Structural Engineering Poster for Young Students Available Now

SEI and the National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA) have produced a poster to promote structural engineering as a career among young students. We encourage you to include this exciting poster in your efforts to reach out to students in local schools. This year's "Make Your Mark" poster features the Bird's Nest from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Limited supplies of the poster are available upon request to Suzanne Fisher at sfisher@asce.org. Be sure to include the number of posters you are requesting and where they should be sent. The poster is also available for download.

SEI Kid's Page

SEI has a new webpage just for Kids! We’ve pulled together an assortment of resources about engineering designed especially for the younger crowd. Click here to see the new Structural Engineering Institute's Kid's Page to play free games, enter building contests, find engineering-related TV shows for kids, and explore other engineering sites that cater to young people. Inspire a curious mind today!

ASCE Continuing Education

We are currently soliciting proposals for SEI's new continuing education program and for ASCE's continuing education program. Please visit our dedicated page for more information on each of these calls.

Current Webinar Listing

ASCE Structural Seminars Website

Standards

Click on this link to see a list of available SEI Standards and Guides.

Voluntary Contribution

Keep Your Membership Records Up-to-Date

It is the members' responsibility to update their mailing address, phone number and e-mail address to ensure they receive pertinent information related to their membership. Members can verify or change their information by visiting www.asce.org/myprofile or by calling (800) 548-ASCE (2723) or (703) 295-6300.