Abstract: Approximate analysis is a basic tool of the structural engineer. This paper presents procedures which are quick, easy, and quite accurate in approximating the location of inflection points. This is the most critical step ...

Abstract: One of the charges to the ASCE Committee on Continuing Professional Development (CCPD) is to develop and recommend policies, programs, and procedures for the continuing education of engineers. As a current CCPD member and ...

Abstract: During the early 1970's, the ASCE established the Committee for Integration of Education and Practice. The primary charge to this committee was to get practicing engineers involved with education and to involve educators ...

Abstract: The traditional four‐year undergraduate program in civil engineering is constantly under pressure from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), industry, and educators themselves. The idea of a five‐year ...

Abstract: Imagine how much time and expense could be saved if virtual experiments were done prior to actual testing in order to have some confidence in the chosen parameters. Structural tension connection strength is often expressed ...

Abstract: In the design of continuous roof purlins or wind girts made of cold-formed steel members, several assumptions in analysis and design are commonly made. Typically, these continuous members are Z- or C-shaped. Continuous ...