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Date: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Scotch & Sirloin
5325 E. Kellogg Dr.
Wichita, KS 67218
Topic: Confessions of a Manufacturer’s Representative: Published Information vs. Field Installation
Abstract:
In our combined thirty five years of field support experience we have often found that published information involving the use of proprietary products sometimes gets disregarded during the construction phase and results in incorrect and improper installation. Is there a remedy to this solution? This presentation will discuss how propriety products are created to meet the requirements of building codes, acceptance criteria and code reports. We will then talk about what various products are intended to be used for and how to properly specify products on construction documents to help refer back to a manufacturers published literature. We will also explore various tips and tricks that involve calling for training, inspections and observations when necessary. No matter the product or the intended application, there are lessons we have learned along the way that could help safeguard the incorrect usage of manufactured products. The focus will be on anchoring products and lateral systems as those are the most observed cases.
Speaker Bios:
Nehal Patel, Field Engineer, PE
Nehal is a field engineer for Simpson Strong-Tie Co. that focuses on midrise commercial products that involve steel or concrete as a base material. Nehal covers the lower Midwest region including the states of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee. Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie, Nehal worked as a structural design engineer for a company in Tulsa that specialized in industrial structures including piping supports and equipment foundations. Nehal remembers the days of reading through the ACI code, especially the anchoring to concrete section and helping to create Excel tools that performed the calculations of appendix D, now chapter 17 of ACI-318. During his free time, Nehal enjoys creating custom furniture pieces and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Sean Hutson, Territory Manager
Sean started his career with Simpson Strong-Tie in October of 2002 as a Retail Specialist covering the Oklahoma/Texas Panhandle/Central-Western Kansas market. After two years he became the Dealer Salesman for the area. In January of 2013, he took the Territory Manager position. In this role, Sean works with the engineers, architects, builders, building departments and general contractors in the territory providing technical and sales support. He has made presentations at various industry events/associations and technical schools and he has been an active participant in local construction related trade associations.
Fees:
SEAKM Member - $25.00
Non-Member - $35.00
Payments are accepted at the door.
This is an in-person event worth 1.0 PDH credit. Certificates will be emailed to attendees within the week after the presentation.
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