Houston GULF COAST chapter newsLETTER

February 1, 2019

In this issue:

· Chapter Website

· Calendar of Events

· President’s Corner

· Secretary’s Corner

· February Meeting

· SE Licensure Update

· Member Survey

· Become a Sponsor

· Become a Speaker

· Scholarship Application

 

Please take a moment to review our February newsletter.

 

Dan Barbuto, PE

Joshua White, PE

Paul B. Summers, PE, SE, CPEng, F.ASCE, Senior Principal

Guzhao Li, PhD, PE, SE, Staff Consultant

President’s Corner

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great 2019 so far. February 17th through the 23rd is Engineers Week where the American Society of Civil Engineers promotes engineers in an effort to celebrate... More

Sponsors

Daniel Pearson, PE

Structural Engineers Association of Texas—Houston Gulf Coast Chapter February 2019

 

 

Secretary’s Corner

The new year is well underway, and I am hopeful that 2019 will hold great things for this chapter. It’s my privilege to serve as Secretary for 2019, and I must thank Emily for her enthusiastic job last year… More

Member Contribution

Update on SE Licensure in Texas

One discussion topic at the SEAoT state board meetings that continues to be of interest to many is the pursuit of SE licensure in Texas… More

February Meeting

Blast-Resistant Design of Glass Windows and Curtain Walls

Presented by Paul B. Summers and Guzhao Li of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Glass windows and curtain walls are occasionally required to be designed for blast loads. This presentation will discuss the performance criteria, analysis methods, glazing requirements, and other design considerations for blast-resistant glass windows and curtain walls. A case study for a three‑story blast-resistant glass curtain wall system at a federal research… More