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Prior to attending Structures Congress in Orlando, I had yet to participate in a convention that was sanctioned by a nationally recognized engineering organization. Consequently, in the weeks and months leading up to the event, I had no set of...Read More >>
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Register today for the first joint international conference organized with The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and SEI: Iconic Global Structures September 29-30, 2019 Dubai, UAE Early Bird Registration closes: June 7, 2019
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The 2016 edition of ASCE Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures is available. Learn more about the new digital platform ASCE 7 Online, as well as the new ASCE 7 Hazard Tool, and sign up for release updates.
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Wood Pole Structures for Electrical Transmission Lines: Recommended Practice for Design and Use
Wood Pole Structures for Electrical Transmission Lines: Recommended Practice for Design and Use, MOP 141, provides comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods for the design and use of wood poles for overhead utility line structures. Continue Reading
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The O. H. Ammann Research Fellowship in Structural Engineering is bestowed annually to a member for the purpose of encouraging the creation of new knowledge in the field of structural design and construction. Application deadline: November 1.
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