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Annual Report 2017

R E S I L I E N C E

THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE

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More than 100 SEI member committees create resources to serve members and the profession. More than 50 SEI Chap-ters and Grad Student Chapters serve SEI members locally. If you are not yet involved, I encourage you to join an SEI effort to make the most of your member-ship, and advance your career and the profession.

On behalf of the SEI Board and Staff, thank you to our many partners in advancing and serving the profession. Together we will realize our Vision for the Future of Structural Engineering.

Cheng Lok Caleb Hing, Ph.D., P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE SEI President 2017-2018

Laura E. Champion, P.E., M.ASCE SEI Director

Resilience

2017 was a year of many challenges around the world and within our profes-sion. As SEI members strive to advance and serve the profession, we build a more resilient future.

Physical infrastructure demands more resiliency. SEI members work to pro-mote resiliency with improvements to structural design through the publication of updated and new standards, as well as through post-disaster assessment efforts such as the SEI trip to St. Thomas following the devastating September hurricanes.

The profession also demands more resiliency. SEI continues to invest in our Vision for the Future of Structural Engineering. To meet these demands SEI is developing the next generation of leaders as a high priority, and with generous support from the SEI Futures Fund in partnership with the ASCE Foundation – has increased funding of Student and Young Professional par-ticipation at Structures Congress and within committees.

Cover image: Courtesy of NOAA

SEI Board of Governors

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Post-Disaster Assessment

In October SEI sent a team of volunteer members to St. Thomas, USVI to study the impact of Category 5 Hurricanes Irma and Maria on the island’s struc-tures in September. The team assessed building damage and collapse of engineered structures caused by wind, and studied other issues important to the development of ASCE 7 Wind Load provisions. They also focused on pos-sible performance-based wind design applications and engineered building performance under extreme wind con-ditions. Special thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their assistance.

Studying the effects of building damage

in a post-disaster setting is unlike any other engineer-ing experience. Witnessing how buildings fail, or how they succeed, provides great insight into design methodologies.

Cherylyn Henry, P.E., M.ASCE, Vice Chair of ASCE 7-22 Wind Load Subcommittee

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Photos: Courtesy of USACE

Source: NWS, US Census Bureau. 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season as of October 10.

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SEI AT-A-GLANCE

SEI is a vibrant, growing community of more than 30,000 members, one of nine specialty technical Institutes of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

SEI involves all facets of the structur-al engineering community including practicing engineers, students, research scientists, academics, technologists, material suppliers, contractors, and owners. SEI is committed to advanc-ing and serving the structural engi-neering profession and responding to the emerging needs of the broad civil structural engineering community. SEI advances our members' careers, stimulates technological advancement, and improves professional practice. SEI drives the practical application of cutting edge research by improving co-ordination and understanding between academia and practicing engineers.

30% of SEI members are students; 22% of SEI members are outside the US.

Join SEI to advance your career and the profession.

Congratulations to 2017 SEI Fellows and SEI/ASCE Award Recipients!

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World Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Chile on ASCE 7-16

Plans are in process for a joint specialty conference with IStructE.

� Promote performance-based codes and standards

SEI is documenting current design environment and challenges, and forming recommendations to pursue this shift – in collaboration with the ASCE Industry Leaders Council (ILC), other Institutes and organizations.

� Lead multi-disciplinary technical summits

First Interdisciplinary Technical Summit: Resilience of Structures and Infrastructure Systems at Structures Congress 2018

� Advocate for SE licensure

Efforts continue through the Struc-tural Engineering Licensure Coali-tion for a united voice to promote SE licensure, and include collabo-ration with NCEES and NSPE.

The SEI Vision for the Future ensures a vibrant future for structural engineer-ing where we lead and innovate to improve the safety and well-being of the global population. We create and use innovative technologies to design inspir-ing, resilient structures while ensuring the economic and sustainable use of natural resources. We are the best and brightest, and have rewarding oppor-tunities to advance and be recognized throughout our careers.

SEI is advancing our Vision initiatives:

� Reform structural engineering education

Recognizing that the profession is changing in response to glo-balization, automation, etc. this effort will report on successes and recommend pursuits to change the paradigm of Structural Engineering education.

� SEI Global Initiatives

In 2017 leaders connected with global partners and presented at:

IABSE Vancouver on Global Interoperability

Realizing our Vision for the Future of Structural Engineering

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SEI AT WORK FOR YOU

SEI advanced in serving the profession in 2017, including producing inno-vative conferences, publications, and other programs, through collaboration with our many technical, standard, and business/professional committees, and partners.

SEI experts presented on ASCE 7-16 at the ASCE Convention and NCSEA Summit, and participated in many joint events including:

� Aesthetics in Design Forum

� BIM Forum Conference

� The Role of Advanced Technolo-gies in Structural Engineering for More Resilient Communities, with NASEM and Resilient America.

� Wood Education Workshop

SEI also renewed partnership with CASE and NCSEA with a new joint MOU.

Conferences

The annual SEI Structures Congress continues to lead and innovate with more interactive programming and the latest knowledge and practice including resilience, performance-based design, sustainability, and smart technology topics. Nearly 1,400 participants from more than 30 countries attended Structures Congress 2017 in Denver. Participants also enjoyed a sold-out reception celebrating the Future of Structural Engineering hosted by Ashraf Habibullah and CSI at the Denver Art Museum in support of the SEI Futures Fund.

At the SEI Local Leaders Conference in Chicago representatives from 50 local SEI Professional and Graduate Student Chapters learned about new SEI initia-tives and best practices to strengthen local efforts, and participated in ASCE Communications and Media Training.

Plans are in process for future joint conferences with the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) of ASCE, and with IStructE.

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Developing technical resources is at the forefront of SEI activities. In 2017 SEI produced nearly half of the ASCE bestselling publications. SEI standards, journals, and other publications com-pleted in 2017 include:

� ASCE 7 Hazard Tool

� ASCE 7 Online

� Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings, ASCE/SEI 41-17

� Structural Materials and Global Climate

� Structures Congress 2017

� Journal of Structural Engineering

� Journal of Bridge Engineering

� Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction

The new cutting-edge ASCE 7 On-line provides robust digital access to the 2016 and 2010 versions of the standard, and the new ASCE 7 Hazard Tool delivers site-specific hazard data.

SEI develops 25 standards for build-ings and non-buildings, transmission, and nuclear structures. SEI members advance coordination of standards development through the Internation-al Code Council (ICC), International Standards Organization (ISO), and Structural Standards Coordination Council (SSCC).

Publications

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There are more than 50 SEI Chapters of ASCE Section/Branches serving SEI members locally, including 12 SEI Graduate Student Chapters, and growing.

SEI Graduate Student Chapters (GSCs) enhance the education of students preparing to become structural engi-neers and engage student members in SEI for a successful transition from college to career. GSCs organize and manage visiting speakers, prospective student events, field trips, lead outreach activities, and more. Participating in a GSC helps members broaden their view of what it means to be a structural engineer. Undergraduate students are also invited to participate.

SEI Financial Performance 2017

Revenue $1,610,877Expenses $1,472,260Reserves $722,698

Local SEI Chapters

SEI Grad Student Chapters (as of December 2017):

� Georgia Tech

� Lehigh University

� Northeastern University

� Notre Dame University

� Oregon State University

� Penn State University

� University of Central Florida

� University of Illinois, Urbana

� University of Texas, Arlington

� University of Wyoming

� Virginia Tech

� West Virginia University

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Top of page:Thank you to SEI Sustaining Organization MembersSame as 2016 annual report page – make sure to add SGH logo to lower group

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Participating at Structures Congress

helped me understand the im-portance of getting involved with SEI, how it could help me not only Dream Big, but also make those dreams a reality, and understand there is no better time than the present to begin working with SEI, preparing, and making the future a better world.

Zane Wells, P.E., M.ASCE 2017 SEI Young Professional

Scholarship Recipient

SEI thanks the SEI Futures Fund, in partnership with the ASCE Foundation, for pro-viding vital funding beyond the SEI operating budget for strategic vision initiatives.

SEI FUTURES FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2017

The SEI Futures Fund raises funds for strategic initiatives with these priorities:

� Invest in the future of the structural engineering profession

� Promote student interest in structur-al engineering

� Support younger member involvement in SEI

� Provide opportunities for profes-sional development

2017 Funded initiatives:

� Scholarships for 10 Young Profes-sionals to Structures Congress

� Stakeholder workshop to set priorities for SE Continuing Education

� SEI Global initiatives

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Futures Fund

Investing in the Future of Our Profession

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My wife and I give to invest in young

engineers’ futures. I had many mentors support me without a clear picture of what the future would bring. Now we are lucky to have a vision and be able to support it.

David W. Cocke, S.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE SEI President-Elect

For 2018, the SEI Futures Fund Board has committed more than $100,000 in support for these stra-tegic initiatives to shape the future of our profession:

� SEI Global initiatives through resource workshops, an inter-national practice guide, and increasing international sessions at Structures Congress

� Stakeholder workshop to align SEI messaging long-term strategy

� Pilot to livestream content at Struc-tures Congress

� Increased Scholarships for Young Professionals to Structures Congress

� NEW Scholarships for Students to Structures Congress

� Support for Young Professional Engagement on SEI Standards Committees

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SEI members celebrating the Future of SE hosted by Ashraf Habibullah and CSI at the Denver Art Museum in support of the SEI Futures Fund and Vision Initiatives

In FY17 the SEI Futures Fund continued to grow receiving nearly $80,000 in donor contributions to advance the art, science, and practice of structural engi-neering. The SEI Board achieved 100% giving by Board members in FY17, and recommends leaders and members give annually.

Your support will fund strategic initia-tives in 2019 and beyond, and will strengthen SEI efforts to build a vibrant community of structural engineers to lead into the future.

Learn more and give at www.asce.org/SEIFuturesFund

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Participating in the SEI Young Profession-

al Scholarship program was career-changing for me. At Structures Congress I interacted with industry leaders and started life-long connections.

Emily Guglielmo, P.E., S.E., F.SEI, M.ASCE Member of ASCE 7-22 Seismic and

Wind Load Subcommittees 2012 SEI Young Professional

Scholarship Recipient

“ � Structures Congress, April 19-21, 2018, Ft. Worth, TX

� Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference, November 4-8, 2018, Atlanta, GA

� Structures Congress, April 25-27, 2019, Orlando, FL

� Structures Congress, April 6-8, 2020, St. Louis, MO

� Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference, September 19-23, 2021, Orlando, FL

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