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Topic: David Booth Memorial Stadium, University of Kansas
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 12 - 1 PM
Location: HNTB Corporation, 715 Kirk Drive, KCMO, Conference Room 252
Abstract:
Built in 1921, David Booth Memorial Stadium was constructed to honor the 129 students and alumni who died in World War I, making “the world safe for democracy.” Major renovations in the 1960s and 1990s added more seating, suites, and a press box. The latest vision includes a transformed stadium, renovated Anderson Family Football Complex, and a new state-of-the-art conference center. These changes aim to create a world-class experience for fans and student-athletes. Phase 1 includes completed renovations of the weight room and locker room at the Anderson Family Football Complex, a complete rebuild of the southwest, west, and north sides of the stadium, and the new conference center on the north end. This presentation will provide an overview of the project, discuss the approach to the compressed construction schedule, highlight structural challenges, and offer recommendations for design professionals based on lessons learned.
https://kugatewaydistrict.com/david-booth-kansas-memorial-stadium/
Speaker:
Jeff Adams, P.E., S.E.
Structures Group Director, HNTB Corporation, HNTB Architecture
Mr. Adams has over 25 years of experience in project management, structural engineering design, and construction administration. His expertise spans sports, aviation, transportation, recreational, convention, parking, and industrial projects. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in multiple states and a Structural Engineer (S.E.) in Georgia. He is a member of the ACI 362 Parking Structures Committee and professional organizations including the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Publications & Presentations:
Fees:
SEAKM Member - $0.00
Non-Member - $30.00
Join us at HNTB for lunch, networking and socializing starting at 11:30 AM. The presentation will begin promptly at noon.
Thank you to HNTB for being the luncheon sponsor!
Topic: Adoption of Steel Joists in Floor Systems
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: (Luncheon 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM) 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: TBD
Abstract:
The adoption of steel joists in floor systems was traditionally limited due to outdated misconceptions regarding capacity and serviceability. Multistory buildings commonly use wide flange beams, concrete, or mass timber. These material types limited the clear span possibilities due to cost or assumptions regarding system depth. The perceived reasons for using these products included concerns about load capacity, vibration, spacing, limited deck span capabilities, or increased floor-to-floor heights caused by joist depths.
Due to several developments, including additional research, new material testing, advanced design methods, connection details, and powerful design tools these obsolete concerns should no longer cause hesitation specifying a steel floor joist and deck system. As a result, steel joists and deck systems now stand as a viable and efficient choice for modern floor applications, offering enhanced performance and flexibility.
Speaker:
Dave Henley, PE, Product Manager – Vulcraft - Nebraska
Dave joined Vulcraft as a Sales Engineer and Regional Sales Manager at Vulcraft-Nebraska and then became the District Sales Manager in the Colorado office. He currently holds the position of Product Manager for the Nebraska Vulcraft division of Nucor.
Dave has served on the Board of Directors and as president of the Rocky Mountain Steel Construction Association (RMSCA) and as a director for the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC). He has participated in the Steel Liaison Committee between these two organizations for several years and participated in the writing of several papers and given presentations for the committee. Dave has co-authored articles for Modern Steel Construction Magazine including “Composite Joist Advantage” and contributed to the 3rd Edition rewriting of the “Designing with Vulcraft Steel Joists, Joist Girders, and Steel Deck” book. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota School of Mines.
Dave has helped to introduce new innovations for engineered steel products from Vulcraft for building construction including Composite Joists, new deck profiles and web-based design tools for engineers. Along with assisting and educating practicing engineers, colleagues, and students, he promotes the environmental advantages, speed, flexibility, and economics of steel building construction.
Fees:
SEAKM Member - $0.00
Non-Member - $30.00
Thank you to Vulcraft for being the luncheon sponsor!
Topic: Case Study: Four Story Assisted Living Facility Alleges Unacceptable Design and Construction Defects. What Can We Learn?
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 12 - 1 PM
Lunch, networking and socialization from 11:30 am - Noon
Location:
KU Edwards Campus | Best Conference Center, Room 130
Abstract:
A four story, 22,200 m2 (239,000 ft2) wood light-framed assisted-living residential structure was examined for the causes of multiple alleged construction and design defects. The structure was framed using certain "advanced framing" techniques. Observed defects included uneven floors, window and door operation problems, misaligned I-joists and detailing problems with the building envelope. Alleged design defects related to structural engineering included wood shrinkage, uneven and excessive settlement and inadequate design documents.
We discuss our approach and methods towards the investigation, including steps taken to ensure fairness in our examination. We present the possible defects in design and construction that we discovered which were easily preventable. We will present recommendations for practicing design professionals and code officials including:
Conclusions and recommendations can be applied to any light-framed wood structure but are particularly applicable to buildings in North America. Designers and Code Officials should gain a better understanding of the problems and solutions for complex, light, wood-framed structures. Wood construction can be quality construction with the right approach!
Speaker:
William Kirkham, Ph.D., P.E.*, S.E.**, APT Engineering, LLC
I am a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, KS, MD, MO, NC, NY, TX, VA, WA and Structural Engineer (S.E.) in AZ, HI, IL, OK, OR, UT. (Only 14 states presently have SE licensing. The remaining states license structural engineers as PEs.) I am a member of the ASCE Infrastructure Resilience Division/Risk And Resilience Measurements Committee, and the ASCE Infrastructure Resilience Division/Social Science, Policy, Economics, Education Decision Committee. My professional organizations include the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In the past, I have been a member of the American Wood Council, the Structural Engineers Association of Oregon, the Forest Products Society and the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. I have been chosen Outstanding Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering. (2020) and Outstanding Reviewer, ASCE Practice Periodical for Design and Construction. (2022). My major conference presentations include: - The Statistical History of US Tornadoes. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress (2022) - How Levels of Fabrication Precision Can Lead to Improved Quality in Light Frame Wood Construction. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress (2019) - Reducing Construction Defects and Design Errors in Timber Buildings. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress (2018) - Case Study: Four Story Assisted Living Facility Alleges Unacceptable Design and Construction Defects; What Can We Learn?. ASCE/SEI Structures Congress Conference (2015) My research publications have been cited 101 times by other researchers, according to Google Scholar.
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