Additional Distance Learning Programs
on Structural Engineering and Management Topics
Design and Construction
of Concrete Frame Building
This program explores the interaction be-
tween engineering design and the tech-
niques of modern construction for a four-
story continuous concrete frame hospital.
Specific emphasis is placed on the view-
point of the constructor, along with a picto-
rial history of the construction of structural
components. Among the topics covered are
retaining walls, drilled piers and footings,
columns, beams, walls, and slabs. In addi-
tion to construction issues, an approximate
engineering analysis in conjunction with a
conceptual review of the structural behavior
of each component is presented. Presenters
make generous use of physical and digital
models to enhance visualization.
6 hours. 0.6 CEUs
Design of Composite
Beams Using LRFD
Fundamentals of cross section analysis
and design of composite steel and con-
crete beams using the American Institute
of Steel Construction (AISC) Load and Re-
sistance factor Design (LRFD) Specification
for Structural Steel Buildings are covered.
The course emphasizes specification re-
quirements and fundamental calculations
of moment capacity and cross section ri-
gidity at various levels of composite action.
6 hours. 0.6 CEUs
Design of Structural
Steel Members Using LRFD
Fundamentals of design of structural steel
members using the American Institute of
Steel Construction’s Load and Resistance
Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for Struc-
tural Steel Buildings (1999) are covered. The
course emphasizes a limit states view of the
design process. An explanation of the com-
mon failure modes, or limit states, for which
members must be designed and how the
LRFD Specification addresses these limit
states is the focus of the course. Analysis
and design examples are used to illustrate
the concepts. A fundamental background in
“Excellent organization and presentation of material. The course exceeded my
expectations.”
- George R Mulholland, Consulting Engineer, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., Willowbrook, IL
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
structural analysis and design is assumed.
This course is excellent for engineers seek-
ing a review of the basic principles of steel
design and for experienced structural de-
signers who have not started using the LRFD
Specification in daily practice. Specific topics
covered include the design of tension mem-
bers, compression members, and beams.
6 hours. 0.6 CEUs
Designing Modern Timber Bridges
This course examines the different types of
timber bridge superstructures in use today,
the basics of wood as an engineering ma-
terial, and the different types of structural
wood products, wood mechanical connec-
tions, and preservative treatments. Design
procedures for wood construction are also
reviewed. The course focuses on the design
of two main types of timber bridge super-
structures: 1) those composed of longitu-
dinal girders with transverse decks, and 2)
those composed of longitudinal decks. The
course covers the use of sawn lumber and
glued-laminated timbers in both of these
main superstructure types. The course con-
cludes with a discussion of issues related to
timber bridge inspection, maintenance, and
rehabilitation. 6 hours. 0.6 CEUs.
Wind Loads
This course is an online version of the popu-
lar ASCE workshop. Topics include wind
effects (e.g., Bernoulli’s equation, patterns
over buildings, and effects of roof geometry),
basic design wind speed, design wind loads,
how to use the ASCE-7 standard (plus three
worked solutions), frequently asked ques-
tions, other codes, and where to get further
information. After completing this course,
you will be able to: explain basic air flow
concepts and the effects of wind on struc-
tures; describe and calculate different wind
speed measures; describe and calculate the
parameters of the design wind speed equa-
tions, and; use the standard to calculate de-
sign wind loads. 8 hours. 0.8 CEUs
Designing Aluminum Structures -
An On-Demand, Online Course
Reston, Virginia, 20191-4400
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Designing Aluminum
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for, aluminum product forms, the Aluminum Association’s alloy and
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temper designation systems, the mechanical properties of aluminum,
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If Faxing, a copy of check or purchase order is required. 07DL45 beams, fatigue, welded, bolted, and screwed connections, and the effect
Discounts available for multiple registrations from the same organization:
5 to 10 registrations: take 5% off More than 30 registrations: of welding on member strength. Design problems are worked using the
11 to 20 registrations: take 10% off contact John Wyrick at jwyrick@asce.org for information on
21 to 30 registrations: take 15% off additional discounts for larger groups.
US standard for aluminum structural design, the Specification for
FEES: Please check one Aluminum Structures published by the Aluminum Association.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
$499 Members
Prince Frederick, MD
$599 Non-Members
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Your registration fee provides online access
to the course for one-year from the date of
PAID
initial access
ASCE Distance Learning:
Design of Concrete Frame Building (V07A) This is an ASCE
$288 Ind / $899 Org* Continuing Education
Course,
Composite Beams Using LRFD (W07) NOT JUNK MAIL.
CEUs
$288 Ind / $899 Org* If you don’t need
CEU’s pass this on to
Structural Steel Members Using LRFD (L04) someone who does.
$288 Ind $918 Org*
Designing Modern Timber Bridges (V06)
$288 Ind / $899 Org*
Windloads Online Course (V02)
$399 M $499 NM
*Ind./Org. Price. If purchased at the individual price, the course may be
used solely by the individual for educational purposes. It may not be
duplicated, sold, or rented to others.
(add $7.50 for shipping first item, $2.00 each additional item)*
*additional cost outside the USA and for overnight delivery.
How to reach us:
Email: conted@asce.org
Online: https://www.asce.org/secure/
secureorder.cfm
Fax: 703-295-6144
Mail: ASCE Continuing Education
P.O. Box 79536
Baltimore, MD 21279-0536
Phone: 1-800-548-2723
703-295-6300 (international)
Designing Aluminum Structures Course Instructor
Randy Kissell, P.E., is a senior partner with TGB, an engineering firm special-
Course Outline

–An On-Demand, Online Course izing in aluminum structural design. A graduate of Cornell University, Randy
has over 25 years of experience designing aluminum structures, including over
Introduction
Purpose and Background
1,000 clear span roofs, some of which have been featured in Civil Engineering Material designations and specifications
and ENR. He is the co-author of Aluminum Structures, A Guide to Their Speci-
Aluminum structural design isn’t taught in engineering school, so structural fications and Design, published by John Wiley, and now in its 2nd edition. He
engineers have to learn it on their own. Not any more! This online course will has conducted aluminum design seminars and given presentations at numer- Product forms and finishes
bring you up to speed in aluminum so you can design with it as confidently as ous ASCE Structures Congresses and for building code officials, AASHTO, the
you would in steel or concrete. FHWA, and AWS. He has been a licensed structural engineer in over 20 states Material properties
Since most engineers aren’t sure what aluminum alloys and products are avail- and is Secretary of the American Welding Society’s Aluminum Welding Sub-
able, how they’re specified, or what their properties are, this course begins with committee and Aluminum Association’s Engineering and Design Task Force Aluminum structural design overview
getting you familiar with aluminum. Then we address how to design aluminum and Chairman of the ASME’s B96 committee on welded aluminum storage
structural members and connections. tanks. He is also a member of ASCE’s Load Standards committee and the Tension members
Canadian Standards Association Aluminum Structures Committee.
This course covers the types of structures aluminum is best suited for, alumi-
num product forms, the Aluminum Association’s alloy and temper designation Columns
systems, the mechanical properties of aluminum, protecting against corrosion, Benefits of ASCE’s On-Demand, Online Courses
tension members, local buckling, columns, beams, fatigue, welded, bolted, and – Learn anytime, anywhere Local buckling
screwed connections, and the effect of welding on member strength. Sample
design problems are worked using the US standard for aluminum structural – Work at your own pace
design, the Specification for Aluminum Structures published by the Aluminum – Video streamed seminars are just like being there... listen to and watch the
Beams
Association. instructor and view their PowerPoint slides as the course progresses
By the end of this course, you will have demonstrated proficiency in aluminum
Combined stresses
– Attend different segments of the course at times convenient for you
structural design.
– Easily navigate from one section of the course to another Fatigue
– Benefit from ASCE’s quality continuing education programs even if you
Learning Outcomes cannot take time off from work to attend a live, instructor-led course Mechanical connections
– Become familiar with aluminum alloys, their designation system, and
structural properties Welded connections
– Become proficient in designing aluminum structural members and
connections For a complete listing of Continuing Welded members
Education seminars, visit ASCE’s website
Course Benefits at: www.asce.org/conted/ Fabrication and construction
– Keep up with recent developments in aluminum structures and the latest
revisions to the Specification for Aluminum Structures Recent developments in aluminum structures
– Find out which aluminum alloys are available and their proper applications Computer Requirements
– Learn how to protect aluminum structures against corrosion
PC Users: Mac Users:
– Avoid over-designing aluminum structures – Pentium or higher CPU – PowerPC 200mhz+
– Learn the potential benefits of substituting aluminum for steel or – 32 MB RAM – 32 MB RAM+
stainless steel – Sound card and speakers – Sound card
– Windows 95+ – Speakers
– Learn where not to use aluminum – Internet connection: – OS 8.0 or higher
28.8 kbps+ – Internet connection:
– Netscape 4.0-4.72 28.8 kbps+
Who Should take this course? – Internet Explorer 4.0 – Netscape 4.0-4.5
Structural engineers and architects who want to better understand and – Realplayer 7 – RealPlayer G2 Final Version
use aluminum.

What Others Had To Say:

“This course provided valuable insight into aluminum design and industry “The course provided a good and useful
development.” basis for using aluminum as a structural
–Thomas Brunner, Principal Engineer, E/Pro Engineering & Environmental Consulting, LLC, Franklin, MA material.”
–Pralay K. Som, Principal Engineer,
Raytheon Company, Needham, MA
“Excellent presentation. I learned a lot
which I can immediately apply to the
project I am working on.”
–R. Scott Lewis, P.E., PC, President,
R. Scott Lewis, New Canaan, CT
“The course disseminated a great deal of information in a short period of time.
It not only increased my general knowledge about aluminum design but also
prepared me for my next design project in aluminum.”
–Jerome Joseph Gap, Structural Engineer Associate, CTE Engineers, Chicago, IL