Integrated Buildings and Structures

2026 Structures Congress

Join us in Boston from April 29 – May 1, 2026 to learn, engage, and network with your structural engineering community as we work together to advance the structural engineering profession for a better future. We will have a robust technical program, engaging keynote speakers, and numerous networking opportunities.

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Discussions

RE: Cantilevered column system: concrete columns connecting ...

By: Edward Tornberg

Ron, Thanks for that seasoned response and I agree that considering deflection is a greater issue to ... More
RCC retaining walls large height

By: Alex Thomas

I have to design a retaining wall for 7metrs I cut short the height to 3 meters and consider the remaining ... More
RE: Snow drift for existing building

By: Tu Ha

The snow load for this project seems a bit complex because the lower roof has a steep 1:2 slope, creating ... More
RE: Modeling multiple towers on a single podium - best ...

By: Len Andersen

California building codes . Not sure if API has direction . Worked in Mexico and there was an earthquake! ... More
RE: Scaling of RSA Results to Match ELF Base Shear ...

By: Christian Parker

Mahmoud, Is there something in ASCE 7 that drives the requirement to scale at top of podium? My interpretation ... More