Web Seminar – Important Developments in the Seismic Design of Diaphragms

December 12, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time

S. K. Ghosh, Ph.D.

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ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 14221

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Description

ASCE 7-16 includes two significant new items related to the seismic design of diaphragms. First, a new Section 12.10.3, Alternative Design Provisions for Diaphragms including Chords and Collectors, has been added to Section 12.10, Diaphragm Chords and Collectors. The new section provides for an alternative determination of diaphragm design force level, which is mandatory for precast concrete diaphragms in buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category (SDC) C or above. The alternative is permitted to be used for other precast concrete diaphragms, cast-in-plane concrete diaphragms, and wood diaphragms supported on wood framing. All diaphragms other than precast concrete diaphragms in SDC C, D, E, or F buildings may continue to be designed using the design force level in ASCE 7-16 Section 12.10.1, which is unchanged from ASCE 7-10.

To go hand-in-hand with the alternative diaphragm design force level, ASCE 7-16 includes a precast diaphragm design procedure in Section 14.2.4, which is based on extensive research. The procedure must be used whenever the design force level of Section 12.10.3 is used. The requirements of Section 14.2.4 are in addition to the requirements of ACI 318-14 Section 18.12, Diaphragms and Trusses.

The procedure gives the designer three diaphragm design options for selecting the target performance of a diaphragm when subject to earthquake excitation. The Elastic Design Option (EDO) seeks to keep the diaphragm elastic in the Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE). The Basic Design Option (BDO) seeks to keep the diaphragm elastic in the design earthquake while permitting controlled inelastic behavior in the MCE. The Reduced Design Option (RDO) permits controlled inelastic behavior even in the design earthquake. The choice of options is not unrestricted, but depends on the seismic design category, the number of stories, the diaphragm span, and the diaphragm aspect ratio.

The seminar will explain the alternative diaphragm design force level as well as the precast diaphragm design procedure of ASCE 7-16.

Speaker Bio


Dr. S. K. Ghosh is known internationally for his work in earthquake engineering. He has influenced seismic design provisions in the United States for many years by serving on or chairing numerous committees and advisory panels. He specializes in the analysis and design, including wind and earthquake resistant design, of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Dr. Ghosh is active on many national technical committees and is a fellow of ASCE, SEI, ACI, and PCI. He is a member of ACI Committee 318, Standard Building Code, and the ASCE 7 Standard Committee (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures). He is a former member of the Boards of Direction of the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). In addition to authoring many publications in the area of structural design, he has investigated and reported on structural performance in recent earthquakes.


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Discounted fee (for registration received by December 10):
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Web Seminar – Special Seismic Certification of Nonstructural Components to ASCE 7-16

January 25, 2018; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Andy Coughlin, S.E.

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ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 13917

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Description

Special Seismic Certification made its first appearance in the 2000 International Building Code, however it was not commonly enforced until California’s OSHPD agency started mandating seismic testing of equipment for hospitals after the adoption of the 2007 California Building Code. Today in Seismic Design Category C structures and above, all life safety systems and hazardous material storage require seismic certification as do most building equipment in Occupancy Category IV structures. Seismic certification is also required in electrical substations, nuclear facilities, and telecom equipment.

Speaker Bio


Andy Coughlin is the director of TRU Compliance, the product certification arm of Structural Integrity Associates, focused primarily on the seismic and wind performance of critical equipment in the healthcare, electrical generation and distribution, and critical utility sectors. TRU Compliance, formerly part of Tobolski Watkins Engineering, has tested over 800 components, certified over 25,000 individual products, and completed over 100 OSHPD OSP certification programs. Andy holds a master’s degree from Penn State University, a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and is a license structural engineer in the State of California.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


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Web Seminar – Wind Loads on Non-Building Structures

December 14, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Emily Guglielmo, S.E., P.E., C.E.

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Description

This session will focus on wind loads on non-building structures, including equipment, screenwalls, PV, and signs. The session will discuss ASCE 7 wind load provisions for non-building structures and how to correctly apply them through examples. An in-depth exploration for engineering commonly encountered situations that are not directly addressed in the code will follow. Sample topics include:

  1. Horizontal and vertical components of wind load for rooftop equipment.
  2. Wind load on rooftop equipment on buildings less than 60 feet and over 60 feet.
  3. Rooftop screenwalls.
  4. Signs.
  5. Canopies.
  6. Tall parapets.
  7. Wind loads on trellises.

Attendees will become more familiar with the ASCE 7 wind provisions for non-building structures. Further, attendees will recognize wind loads on non-building structures not specifically addressed in the code and obtain tools to help address these topics in their engineering designs.

Speaker Bio


Emily Guglielmo, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from UCLA, and her Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley. She has over a decade of structural engineering experience, all with Martin/Martin, Inc. She began her career in their Denver, CO area office, and is currently a Principal with the firm, managing their San Francisco Bay Area office.

She has lectured on wind provisions across the nation. Emily is the secretary of the NCSEA Wind Engineering Committee. A licensed SE, Emily has received a number of awards, including SEI Fellow and the Susan M. Frey NCSEA Educator Award, for effective instruction for practicing structural engineers.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


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Web Seminar – Quality Assurance and Special Inspection Requirements for Masonry

November 16, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

John Chrysler, P.E., FTMS

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ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 13816

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Description

Many designers are intimidated by masonry Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, particularly when it comes to developing a program that will be implemented by the masonry contractor’s quality control. This web seminar will break down and simplify the significant elements of a masonry QA program and show how the tables contained in the 2013 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602), adopted by reference by the 2015 International Building Code, can be used by the designer as the basic masonry QA program. When the designer provides a QA program that is understood by the contractor and masonry special inspector, everybody is on the same page and the quality of the installed masonry improves.

This web seminar will also look at the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures which combined the different levels of Quality Assurance requirements into a single table. This simplified table can be the basis for any masonry QA program, even for prior codes. After attending this web seminar, participants should be confident that the masonry QA program they prepare will be easily understood and effective when applied in the field.

Speaker Bio


John Chrysler has been active in the masonry industry since 1968 working for a large commercial masonry contractor for 25 years, then joining the Masonry Institute of America in 1993 where he currently serves as Executive Director. He has held contractor’s licenses in California, Nevada and Hawaii and is a licensed PE in California and Arizona. Additionally, John is a Certified Structural Masonry Special Inspector for both International Code Council and California Division of the State Architect. He also serves on the ICC Exam Development Committee for masonry inspection.

Chrysler is Past President of The Masonry Society and has also served on TMS Board of Directors. He has actively served on TMS Committee 402/602 since 1996, chaired the Construction Requirements Subcommittee for 9 years and is currently TMS 402/602 Main Committee Chair. Chrysler is a frequent presenter of seminars and webinars on design, construction and quality of masonry. As Director of the Masonry Institute, Chrysler is involved in developing and updating more than a dozen publications based on the International Building Code and IBC referenced standards.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


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Web Seminar – Wood Shear Wall Seismic and Wind Design Example per 2015 WFCM and SDPWS

November 14, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., S.E.C.B. and Lori Koch, P.E.

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ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 13616

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Description

Two AWC standards utilized throughout the nation for a code compliant design of wood shear walls are 2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). The WFCM contains both a prescriptive and engineering design approach. Although the prescriptive design will tend to provide more conservative results than the more efficient engineered design, designers may arrive more readily at a solution. This seminar will include examples of seismic and wind shear wall designs for segmented and perforated shear walls, utilizing the WFCM and the SDPWS along with a comparison of the results. On completion of this course, participants will:

  1. Identify and understand the basic shear wall system to resist lateral seismic loads.
  2. Understand the differences between segmented and perforated shear wall design.
  3. Understand hold down design and special conditions that pertain to seismic hold downs.
  4. Be able to identify and analyze shear walls per 2015 WFCM and 2015 SDPWS, and understand the differences between them.

Speaker Bio


Michelle Kam-Biron is a California licensed structural engineer and Senior Director of Education for the American Wood Council (AWC) where she is expanding continuing education resources for architects, engineers, and building officials as well as coordinating the development of university level wood design course. Before joining AWC, she worked for nearly five years in the wood industry as the Senior Technical Director – National Lead Mid-rise/Multi-family Construction for the Wood Products Council initiative WoodWorks. Ms. Kam-Biron has contributed to several published articles and white papers related to the use of structural wood. She also has over 20 years of experience managing and designing a wide range of projects of various structural materials as well as Division of State Architect contract plan review. Ms. Kam-Biron graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Architectural Engineering (ARCE) and has served on the ARCE Industry Advisory Council. She is a certified Earthquake Disaster Assessment volunteer and a member of the International Code Council. She also serves on the NCSEA Basic Wood Education Committee, is a Past-President of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California and the Chair ASCE-SEI Wood Education Committee.


Lori has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Penn State, and an MS in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. Upon graduating from Clemson, Lori was employed as a forensic structural engineer with SK&A in suburban Washington, DC. She then enrolled at Virginia Tech where she earned a Master of Forestry degree in the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products. After graduating from Virginia Tech, Lori joined the American Wood Council in Leesburg, VA where she now works as the Manager of Educational Outreach. Her work at the AWC ranges from assisting in codes and standards development, answering helpdesk inquiries, outreach and educational opportunities, and anything else that can help promote the use of wood in safe and sustainable buildings. She is a licensed P.E. in Virginia.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


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Web Seminar – Design Load Combinations of the 2015 IBC

September 27, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

S. K. Ghosh, Ph.D. and Pro Dasgupta, Ph.D., P.E.

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ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 12922

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Description

The design load combinations in Section 1605 of the IBC and the load combinations with overstrength factor in ASCE 7-10 Section 12.4 are known to cause a lot of confusion among code users. This web seminar is aimed at removing that confusion by explaining the strength design, the basic allowable stress design (ASD), and the alternative basic ASD load combinations in Section 1605 of the 2015 IBC. The equivalency or lack thereof among the three sets of load combinations is discussed as well as advantages of using one method over another. It is pointed out that 2015 IBC Section 1605 requires the use of the load combinations with overstrength factor in Section 12.4 in certain situations. These situations and the load combinations with overstrength factor themselves are explained. Numerical examples are given of combining load effects using the load combinations in IBC Section 1605 and ASCE 7-10 Section 12.4.

Speaker Bio


Dr. S. K. Ghosh is known internationally for his work in earthquake engineering. He has influenced seismic design provisions in the United States for many years by serving on or chairing numerous committees and advisory panels. He specializes in the analysis and design, including wind and earthquake resistant design, of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Dr. Ghosh is active on many national technical committees and is a fellow of ASCE, SEI, ACI, and PCI. He is a member of ACI Committee 318, Standard Building Code, and the ASCE 7 Standard Committee (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures). He is a former member of the Boards of Direction of the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). In addition to authoring many publications in the area of structural design, he has investigated and reported on structural performance in recent earthquakes.


Pro Dasgupta is a registered civil engineer in the State of California. He has been with S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc. in Palatine, IL since 2005 and has been actively engaged in building code interpretation and development of code support literature. He leads the development and maintenance of the Quick Anchor computer program. He is also the developer of Anchor Pro, a computer program for the calculation of anchor strength in masonry in accordance with the MSJC code. He has co-authored a number of publications including Significant Changes to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10: An Illustrated Guide and 2009 IBC Seismic and Wind Design of Concrete Buildings.


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Discounted fee (for registration received by September 25):
$250 for the first connection; $185 for the second;
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Web Seminar – Design Load Combinations of the 2015 IBC

September 27, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

S. K. Ghosh, Ph.D. and Pro Dasgupta, Ph.D., P.E.

ICC Preferred Provider #1467
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 12922

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Description

The design load combinations in Section 1605 of the IBC and the load combinations with overstrength factor in ASCE 7-10 Section 12.4 are known to cause a lot of confusion among code users. This web seminar is aimed at removing that confusion by explaining the strength design, the basic allowable stress design (ASD), and the alternative basic ASD load combinations in Section 1605 of the 2015 IBC. The equivalency or lack thereof among the three sets of load combinations is discussed as well as advantages of using one method over another. It is pointed out that 2015 IBC Section 1605 requires the use of the load combinations with overstrength factor in Section 12.4 in certain situations. These situations and the load combinations with overstrength factor themselves are explained. Numerical examples are given of combining load effects using the load combinations in IBC Section 1605 and ASCE 7-10 Section 12.4.

Speaker Bio


Dr. S. K. Ghosh is known internationally for his work in earthquake engineering. He has influenced seismic design provisions in the United States for many years by serving on or chairing numerous committees and advisory panels. He specializes in the analysis and design, including wind and earthquake resistant design, of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Dr. Ghosh is active on many national technical committees and is a fellow of ASCE, SEI, ACI, and PCI. He is a member of ACI Committee 318, Standard Building Code, and the ASCE 7 Standard Committee (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures). He is a former member of the Boards of Direction of the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). In addition to authoring many publications in the area of structural design, he has investigated and reported on structural performance in recent earthquakes.


Pro Dasgupta is a registered civil engineer in the State of California. He has been with S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc. in Palatine, IL since 2005 and has been actively engaged in building code interpretation and development of code support literature. He leads the development and maintenance of the Quick Anchor computer program. He is also the developer of Anchor Pro, a computer program for the calculation of anchor strength in masonry in accordance with the MSJC code. He has co-authored a number of publications including Significant Changes to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10: An Illustrated Guide and 2009 IBC Seismic and Wind Design of Concrete Buildings.


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Discounted fee (for registration received by September 25):
$250 for the first connection; $185 for the second;
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$265 for the first connection; $195 for the second; $130 for the third;
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Web Seminar – Principles of Post-Tensioned Concrete

September 13, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time

Bryan Allred, S.E.

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ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 12140

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Description

The basic principles of post-tensioned concrete for elevated structures will be discussed in a simplified manner to highlight their financial and engineering benefits. The webinar will specifically cover pre-compression, equivalent (balance) loads and secondary effects. Construction photographs will also be used to clarify how the concepts are implemented at the job site.

Speaker Bio


Bryan Allred, S.E. is a licensed structural engineer who specializes in the design of reinforced concrete buildings utilizing post-tensioned floor systems. He is the co-author of the book “Post-Tensioned Concrete Principles and Practice” which covers the design of post-tensioned concrete structures from basic fundamentals to specific construction detailing. Bryan is a fellow of the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), a member of their Building Design Committee and has given numerous PTI educational seminars across the country highlighting the use and benefits of post-tensioning.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


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Discounted fee (for registration received by September 11):
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Web Seminar – Design of Wood Structures: A Basic Primer

September 6, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

John Lawson, S.E.

ICC Preferred Provider #1467
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 12078

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Description

A minority of university engineering programs teaches structural wood design on a regular basis, yet wood is one of the most common building materials in the United States. This seminar will give the basics behind designing building structures with solid sawn lumber and engineered wood members, including their connections and building code provisions for resisting lateral forces.

Speaker Bio


John Lawson is an Associate Professor in Architectural Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he teaches structural wood design. He is a licensed Structural Engineer in California and Arizona, and has over 25 years of consulting experience as a licensed Structural Engineer. He holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Lawson has received national awards in his building designs and his teaching methods.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


Registration Information

Discounted fee (for registration received by September 4):
$250 for the first connection; $185 for the second;
$125 for the third; and $60 for each subsequent connection.

Regular fee (for registration received after September 4):
$265 for the first connection; $195 for the second; $130 for the third;
and $65 for each subsequent connection.

Please note a single registration allows you to have one connection.
However, a number of people can view and listen to the seminar using one connection
by using an LCD projector (or a large computer monitor) and good computer speakers or a speaker phone.

All attendees, irrespective of the number of registered connections, can earn 0.2
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 2.0 professional development hours (PDHs). CEU/PDH certificates are provided free of charge.

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    (if necessary). If you want to sign up for more than one connection for this seminar, you will have the opportunity to do so after placing the registration in your cart.
  • A $15 fee will apply if the seminar registrant wishes to revise the web seminar registration (e.g. switch from one web seminar to another).
  • Refunds are limited to 80 percent of fee and must be applied for in writing WITHIN THIRTY DAYS after the scheduled seminar.

We are a registered provider for continuing education in the

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(SECB) of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA).

Web Seminar – Frequently Misunderstood Wind Provisions

May 31, 2017; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Emily Guglielmo, S.E., P.E., C.E.

ICC Preferred Provider #1467
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 11785

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Description

This seminar will focus on wind provisions of ASCE 7/ IBC that are frequently misunderstood or incorrectly applied, including building enclosure classification, torsional wind design, and wind load analysis methods. It will also highlight areas where the code does not offer guidance on frequently encountered situations, including solar/ PV and canopy wind loads. Lastly, this webinar will focus on ASCE 7-10 and look to the future of wind design.

Speaker Bio


Emily Guglielmo, earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from UCLA, and her Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley. She has over a decade of structural engineering experience, all with Martin/Martin, Inc. She began her career in their Denver, CO area office, and is currently a Principal with the firm, managing their San Francisco Bay Area office.

She has lectured on wind provisions across the nation. Emily is the secretary of the NCSEA Wind Engineering Committee. A licensed SE, Emily has received a number of awards, including SEI Fellow and the Susan M. Frey NCSEA Educator Award, for effective instruction for practicing structural engineers.

The views and opinions expressed in this seminar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect those held by S. K. Ghosh Associates Inc.


Registration Information

Discounted fee (for registration received by May 29):
$250 for the first connection; $185 for the second;
$125 for the third; and $60 for each subsequent connection.

Regular fee (for registration received after May 29):
$265 for the first connection; $195 for the second; $130 for the third;
and $65 for each subsequent connection.

Please note a single registration allows you to have one connection.
However, a number of people can view and listen to the seminar using one connection
by using an LCD projector (or a large computer monitor) and good computer speakers or a speaker phone.

All attendees, irrespective of the number of registered connections, can earn 0.2
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 2.0 professional development hours (PDHs). CEU/PDH certificates are provided free of charge.

Small Business Registration

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FAQ

  • A connection is defined as a single web connection plus a single telephone connection
    (if necessary). If you want to sign up for more than one connection for this seminar, you will have the opportunity to do so after placing the registration in your cart.
  • A $15 fee will apply if the seminar registrant wishes to revise the web seminar registration (e.g. switch from one web seminar to another).
  • Refunds are limited to 80 percent of fee and must be applied for in writing WITHIN THIRTY DAYS after the scheduled seminar.

We are a registered provider for continuing education in the

State of Florida
(Provider # 4732), the
State of New York
(Provider # 99), the State of New Jersey (Provider # 24GP00014200), the State of Maryland, and for the
Structural Engineers Certification Board
(SECB) of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA).