SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California)

This December, SEAOSC will wrap up the year with a technical meeting focused on #seismicresilience. Engage with industry experts, David Cocke, S.E., F. SEI, F. ASCE, F. SEAOC, Wayne Chang, SE, Conrad Hohener, and Kevin O'Connell, S.E. as they share best practices and case studies focused on retrofitting existing buildings. The event panelists, Shahen Akelyan, SE, Garrett Lee, Debra Gerod, FAIA, Scott Markle, SE, and Jack E. Andersen, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, FMP will also discuss expectations and insights from multiple perspectives, including those of an engineer, an architect, a building official, and a project owner or facilities maintenance manager. Registration is now open: https://buff.ly/4hKBxe9

The adaptive reuse of Horton Plaza in San Diego, California is a tangible and well-executed case study into the astronomical embodied carbon reductions that may be realized through #BuildingReuse. The structural engineer on this project was Miyamoto International and the sustainability consultant was Atelier Ten. The majority of the superstructure and substructure was reused and through this reuse of these primary building elements, the design demonstrated a 73% decrease in embodied carbon when compared to a baseline new build. Have questions about CalGreen Embodied Carbon Requirements? Reach out to the Sustainable Design Committee at [email protected]. #TechnicalTuesdays

The 2025 SEAOSC Foundation #Scholarships application deadline has been extended to December 6th! ??? Eligible students, don’t miss this chance to apply and showcase your potential. Submit your application and all required documents to [email protected]. To learn more about the annual scholarship program, please visit https://buff.ly/3JhoKkt ?? Spread the word and help us support future structural engineers!

SEAOSC congratulates its Milestone Members for the month of November! Your commitment and advocacy on behalf of the structural engineering field are vital to society and greatly appreciated. Your continued support not only benefits SEAOSC but also helps raise awareness about the crucial role that structural engineers play in shaping and enhancing our communities. *The list below comprises SEAOSC's active members as of November 2024.

The upcoming SEAOSC Technical Meeting will feature a presentation by Kevin O'Connell, S.E., Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) where he will discuss Nonductile Concrete Building Seismic Retrofit: Implementation, Challenges, and Opportunities. The presentation will explore different challenges and opportunities faced by the structural engineering team during the implementation of two nonductile concrete building seismic retrofit projects. These two case studies, one large building, and one small building, will touch on code selection, guidelines, analysis methodology, architectural coordination, historic considerations, cost, and structural detailing. ?? Register here: https://buff.ly/4hKBxe9

Watch AEC professionals compete for gingerbread glory on December 7th at Discovery Cube, Southern California! This year’s competition takes place at the Discovery Cube Science Center, offering a live view of engineers at work for both kids and parents. Watch in person at the Science Center on December 7, and don’t miss the post-event exhibit in the Hall of Gingerbread. The structures will be on display for the community until January 5, 2025, during which the public is invited to vote for their favorites! ??? SEAOSC members, bring your friends and family to be part of this festive celebration of creativity and engineering! Visit https://buff.ly/3Z2dSNA for more details!

Celebrate the new year with fellow SEAOSC members at our annual holiday party on January 24, hosted at City Club LA! Bring a team of up to 8 or join solo for a thrilling night of trivia and friendly competition. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and endless fun as we welcome 2024 together. Stay tuned—more details are coming soon at seaosc.org!

Out of the three pathways to compliance with the new CALGreen Embodied Carbon requirements, #BuildingReuse can offer both significant savings in embodied carbon as well as excavation and demolition. The square footage threshold for non-residential buildings is 100,000 sq ft but there are various scenarios within this pathway to meet that scenario. The examples below are from the 2022 CALGreen Supplement Update Guide (https://lnkd.in/gvmUvWvi), which details one condition that meets compliance requirements and another that does not. Do you have questions about today’s #TechnicalTuesdays tip? Contact the Sustainable Design Committee at [email protected].

Congratulations to Noya Wang, P.E., S.E., a SEAOSC member who was just elected to the City Council of Alhambra! On December 9, Noya will be sworn in as Mayor of City of Alhambra, taking the reins from current Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez, who is moving into the California State Senate representing SD25. Noya is the Public Works Director for the City of Rosemead and has worked to promote earthquake resilience and assist in earthquake recovery efforts throughout her career, including helping in New Zealand after the Christchurch earthquake. We look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in her new role!

The deadline for the 2025 SEAOSC Foundation Scholarships has been extended to December 6, 2024. The scholarship award is based on excellence in academics, leadership, and extra-curricular activities with the desire to pursue a career in structural engineering. All undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an engineering program with an emphasis in structural engineering at an accredited college or university who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit all requirements on or before December 6th. For questions, please contact [email protected]. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today! ??