SEI Standards Series

The SEI Standards Series debuted in 2021 as a six-part sequence of educational, virtual sessions designed to showcase the six, unique, about-to-be-published SEI Standards that govern several niche markets.  In 2022, the series previewed ASCE 7-22 as a five-part series that reviewed the changes from ASCE 7-16.  Now in 2023, the SEI Standards Series will continue with a five-part series focusing on ASCE 7 & the Building Codes, two new SEI Standards, and ASCE 7-22 & the IBC update.  Each program will include a dialogue between industry leaders and experts, a detailed technical presentation, and attendees will be encouraged to join the discussion for the extensive live Q&A portion.  

These live sessions are designed for structural engineers at all levels including students, contractors, regulators, owners, and project stakeholders.  All will be interested to learn about these updates, as well as the market impacts, directly from the experts who developed the documents.  

Mark your calendars and join us for the whole series or for each session separately.  Each session is LIVE (PDHs included) and there is no post event viewing option available.

Schedule-At-A-Glance

• February 9, 2023: ASCE 7 & The Building Codes (Part I)
• March 9, 2023:  ASCE 7 & The Building Codes (Part II)
• June 8, 2023:  ASCE/SEI 76 - Disproportionate Collapse
• September 14, 2023:  ASCE/SEI 41 - Seismic Retrofit
• October 12, 2023:  ASCE 7-22 & IBC 2024 Update

Cost per Session:

• ASCE/SEI Member - $99
• Nonmember - $149
• Students - $20

1.5 PDHs available for all live sessions, issued through ASCE. Please contact the governing body for other licensures to determine eligibility.

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General questions? Contact Lawan McFerren; Registration questions? Contact Customer Service

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ASCE 7 & The Building Codes (Part I & II) - What Every Young Architect & Structural Engineer Needs to Know      

Part I Session Date:  February 9, 2023 
[Registration closes February 7 @10:00pm ET]

Time:  1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Where:  Zoom 

Part II Session Date:  March 9, 2023 
[Registration closes March 7 @10:00pm ET]

Time:  1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Where:  Zoom 

Join SEI host Cherylyn Henry, P.E., F.SEI, M.ASCE, ZAPATA Group, Inc. for a discussion with guests John Paquin, AIA, LEED BD&C, ZAPATA Group, Inc. and Gus Sirakis, P.E., M.ASCE, NYC Department of Buildings

This two-session program for early career professionals in structural engineering and architecture will focus on ASCE 7 content - which loads are included, how the loads work together and how ASCE 7 provisions are adopted into IBC and IRC codes.  This program will also answer the questions – what do young design professionals have to know about ASCE 7, and the IBC, IRC and where do they find the right resources?

Part I:  Overview, presentation & Q&A with industry experts

Part II:  Project discussions in breakout rooms with industry experts 

Resources:
ASCE 7-22: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
ASCE 7 Online
ASCE 7 Hazard Tool Webinar
Philosophy of Structural Building Codes Webinar

Note:  The refund deadline for Part I is February 2 and March 2 for Part II.  No refunds can be accommodated after these dates.  Questions, contact Lawan McFerren, [email protected] or Customer Service

ASCE/SEI 76 - Disproportionate Collapse

Session Date:  June 8, 2023
[Registration closes June 6 @10:00pm ET]

Time:  1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Where:  Zoom 

Join host Donald O. Dusenberry, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE and guests for a discussion 

This new standard addresses analyses and design for the mitigation of disproportionate collapse of buildings and other structures.  It strives to be performance standard, providing guidance for analyses, acceptance criteria, quantification of anticipated collapse, detailing, and performance verification.

Note:  The refund deadline for this session is June 1.  No refunds can be accommodated after this date.  Questions, contact Lawan McFerren, [email protected] or Customer Service

ASCE/SEI 41 - Seismic Retrofit         

Session Date:  September 14, 2023
[Registration closes September 12 @10:00pm ET]

Time:  1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Where:  Zoom - right here on ASCE Collaborate!!

Join host Robert C. Pekelnicky, S.E. (CA), P.E. (CA) for a discussion with guest, Peter W. Somers, P.E. S.E.

This newly updated standard presents the latest generation of performance-based seismic rehabilitation methodology intended to improve building performance in future earthquakes.

Resources:
ASCE/SEI 41-17 - Performance Objectives & Seismic Hazard Changes Webinar

Note:  The refund deadline for this session is September 7.  No refunds can be accommodated after this date.  Questions, contact Lawan McFerren, [email protected] or Customer Service

ASCE 7-22 & IBC 2024 Update

Session Date:  October 12, 2023
[Registration closes October 10 @10:00pm ET]

Time:  1:00 – 2:30pm ET

Where:  Zoom - right here on ASCE Collaborate!!

Join host Donald Scott, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE for a discussion with guests John Duntemann, P.E., F.SEI, M.ASCE and John Hooper, P.E., F.SEI, Dist.M.ASCE 

This session will offer an overview of ASCE 7-22 and the Seismic & Snow hazards in the document and how they are different in the International Building Code (IBC) 2024 and why.

Resources:
ASCE 7-22: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
ASCE 7 Online
ASCE 7 Hazard Tool Webinar

Note:  The refund deadline for this session is October 5.  No refunds can be accommodated after this date.  Questions, contact Lawan McFerren, [email protected] or Customer Service