FSEA South Florida Summer Summit

Come enjoy SoFL FSEA Summer Summit of 2024! We have an exciting day planned of presentations and demonstrations. Coffee, breakfast, and lunch will be served.

About the Presenters

Topic: Delegated Design of Connections Using Finite Element Analysis

Presenter: Aurelio Silva

Aurelio Silva, MEng, Regional Engineer at IDEA StatiCa, presents on "Delegated Design of Connections Using Finite Element Analysis." He explores the concept of delegated connection design and delves into the three options provided by the AISC 303-22 Code of Standard Practice and 360-22 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

The presentation examines current practices in connection design, ranging from traditional methods such as using AISC tables, hand calculations, and Excel spreadsheets, to modern approaches like BIM/detailing software and connection design software. It underscores the numerous benefits of employing FEA for connection design, including enhanced design flexibility, significant time savings, and material efficiency.

A pivotal highlight is the introduction of the Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM), which revolutionizes traditional component method design guides by overcoming geometric limitations. Through design examples, the presentation vividly illustrates how FEA can be applied in connection design ensuring compliance with AISC requirements.

Overall, the presentation underscores the transformative impact of FEA in connection design, emphasizing its potential to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and integration with BIM workflows.

Bio:

Aurelio Silva, MEng, is a multilingual engineer and seasoned project and account management professional with expertise in construction, structural design, and engineering software. His career spans several years, during which he has excelled in diverse roles across Europe, Brazil, and now the US. Aurelio earned his Master of Civil Engineering from INSA Strasbourg, France, and currently serves as Regional Engineer at IDEA StatiCa.

1 PDH

Topic: Fastening 101 – Hands on Training

Presenter: Sergey Igolnikov

1. Introduction to key concrete anchors and forced entry fasteners.

2. Live demo for proper installation of each type of fastener:
- Mechanical anchors
- Adhesive anchors
- Forced entry fastener

3. Discussion on positive and negatives for each type of fastener, and common selections decisions.

4. Discussion and live demo of common field issues, what to look for, what to avoid for both designers and contractors.

5. Introduction to new OSHA Silica Dust regulations and how this will affect contractors installing concrete anchors.

Bio:

Sergey Igolnikov is a civil engineering professional with 7 years of experience in a variety of industries ranging from construction material testing, structural design, restoration, and project management. As a field engineer for Dewalt Anchors and Fasteners he provides technical support to any engineers specifying their anchors as well as field support for installers.

1.5 PDH

Topic: ASCE 7 Wind Load Provisions - Updates between the 2016 and 2022 edition

Presenter: Don Scott

The presentation will review the updates in the wind provisions in ASCE 7-22 that effect the design practice, including the inclusion of the new tornado design provisions. An understanding of the basis of these updates will be provided in addition to the actual requirements.

Bio:

Donald R. Scott, P.E., S.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE is President of Don Scott Consulting, PLLC. Mr. Scott has over 40 years of experience in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of building structures. Mr. Scott is currently the past President of the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE, a member of the SEI Board of Governors, and a past President of the Board of Directors of the Applied Technology Council. He is past Chair of the ASCE 7 Wind Load Subcommittee for the 2016 and 2022 editions, a member of the Wind Load and Future Conditions Subcommittees for ASCE 7-28, and currently serves on the ISO/TC 59/WG 4 "Resilience of buildings and civil engineering works", ISO 4354 “Wind Actions on Structures”, and ISO/TC 98/SC3 “Loads, forces and other actions”. Don is the recipient of the James Delahay Memorial Award from NCSEA and the Walter P. Moore Jr. Award from SEI, and was one of the Engineering News Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers for 2022 for his work in the development of Codes and Standards.

2 PDHs

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