Structural Engineers Association of Central California (SEAOCC)

🎓 Attend the UC Davis Civil and Environmental Distinguished Lecture and the American Institute of Steel Construction's 2024 T.R. Higgins Lecture! SEAOCC members are invited to a presentation by Professor @Benjamin W. Schafer, Ph.D., P.E. of Johns Hopkins University, this year's AISC T.R. Higgins Lecturer. The lecture, titled "Think Global, Buckle Local: Exploring Local Buckling in Structural Steel," will delve into the history, science, and future possibilities of harnessing local buckling in structural design. 📅 When: Monday, January 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM 📍 Where: Alpha Gamma Rho Room, Buehler Alumni Center, UC Davis 🚗 Parking is available at the South Entry Parking Structure across from the Mondavi Performing Arts Center. Join us for insights into steel innovations and their role in addressing global infrastructure challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a renowned expert and connect with colleagues!

🎄❄ SEAOCC Holiday Party Recap ❄🎄 The SEAOCC holiday party was a fantastic way to wrap up the year! We had an incredible turnout at the beautiful Sequoia at the Cannery, where members and guests came together to celebrate the season. A special thanks to our generous sponsors who made this event possible: EPIC Metals, Simpson Strong-Tie, Miyamoto International, Fyfe FRP, LLC, Vulcraft Verco - Division of Nucor Corp, Hilti North America, DEWALT, and SAFE-T-PROOF™. Your support is invaluable to our organization! Kudos to our Vice President, Sonia Eliseo, MS, SE, for her exceptional efforts in organizing such a memorable event. The toy drive was a resounding success, with over 25 toys collected for donation to the Stanford Settlement – a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer to those in need. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening and left with warm holiday spirits. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a happy new year! 🎉 #SEAOCC #HolidayParty #ThankYouSponsors #StructuralEngineering

🎄✨ Reminder: SEAOCC's Annual Holiday Party is next week! ✨🎄 Don't forget—our holiday party is also a Toy Drive! We're collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Stanford Settlement to help bring smiles to children this holiday season. 🎁 We can’t wait to see you there! #SEAOCC #HolidayParty #ToyDrive #StructuralEngineering #GivingBack

YMF members! The holiday party is almost here, and we’re starting the celebrations a little early! ✨🎄 Join us for a Pre-Holiday Party Happy Hour at SacYard, just across the street from the holiday party venue (Feel free to park at the Cannery ahead of time). After we’ve had a chance to catch up and enjoy a drink or two, we can join the holiday party to keep the fun rolling. 📅: December 11, 2024, 5-6pm 📍: SacYard Community Tap House 1725 33rd Street, Sacramento Don’t miss out on the chance to kick off the celebration with your fellow YMF members – we can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 Join Us for the SEAOCC Holiday Party! 🎄    You’re invited to our annual SEAOCC Holiday Party! Let’s wrap up the year together with good food, great company, and holiday cheer. Join fellow structural engineers for a festive evening of networking, fun, and giving back to our community.   What’s Happening: 🎁 Toy Drive - Help bring smiles to children this holiday season! We’re collecting toys for the Stanford Settlement. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.   🎟️ Raffle Prizes - Amazing prizes up for grabs! Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win and support our community.   📸 Photo Booth - Capture the holiday spirit with friends and colleagues.   🍹 Drinks and Appetizers - Enjoy delicious food and drinks as you mingle with fellow SEAOCC members.   We’re still seeking sponsors and raffle items for the event! If you or your company would like to contribute, please reach out, or register directly on the website.   Don’t miss out on a night of celebration and connection with the SEAOCC family. RSVP now and join us in spreading holiday cheer! Limited spots available, register this week to secure your spot! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9ta_dZx

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make an address change to the November 12th dinner. We are still at the Old Spaghetti Factory, but relocated to the J STREET location, see full address below. 📢 Join us on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, for an evening of networking, great food, and a deep dive into the cutting-edge applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in seismic strengthening. Our featured speaker, Alex Daddow, P.E., a Senior CSS Field Engineer with Simpson Strong-Tie, will lead a presentation titled "Advances in FRP." He will explore evaluation and retrofit design practices using FRP for concrete diaphragms and shear walls, with a focus on innovations for seismic resilience in the U.S.   📅 Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 UPDATED Location: The Old Spaghetti Factory, 1910 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 📝 Presentation Topic: "Advances in FRP"   Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, gain fresh insights, and enjoy an informative evening. We look forward to seeing you there! Register online THIS WEEK at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gv4-HbHf   #SEAOCC #Weseeaboveandbeyond #structuralengineering #EngineeringCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #SaveTheDate 🍝✨

⏰ 10am: It's almost time to ShakeOut! At 10:17am: DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! #DropCoverHoldOn #ShakeOut #SEAOC #StructuralEngineering Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) NCSEA FEMA U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Statewide California Earthquake Center (SCEC) California Governor's Office of Emergency Services California Earthquake Authority

Are you ready to ShakeOut? Our structural engineers are! The International #ShakeOut is tomorrow on 10/17 at 10:17am ⏰ Have peace of mind that you know what to do in the next earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join us and millions more who are improving their level of earthquake safety through Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: ShakeOut.org. 🏚️ ⚠️ #SEAOCC #SEAOC #StructuralEngineering #EarthquakePreparedness

SEAOCC October Dinner Meeting Recap: ASCE 7-22 Critical Geotechnical Updates We had a fantastic turnout last week at the Old Spaghetti Factory for SEAOCC's October dinner meeting. Attendees gathered for a presentation on everything we need to know about the upcoming changes in ASCE 7-22, particularly the critical geotechnical updates for seismic design criteria. Pedro Espinosa, GE, and David Teague, PhD, GE, from ENGEO provided an in-depth look at the latest advancements in geotechnical earthquake engineering and what we, as structural engineers, should be mindful of as we transition into the next code cycle. The night wasn’t just about technical learning—there was great conversation amongst colleagues, topped off with a delicious dinner! A big thank you to Pedro and David for sharing their expertise, and to everyone who made the evening such a success. We’re excited for future dinner meetings and hope to see even more members next time! Stay tuned for details on our next event. #SEAOCC #Weseeaboveandbeyond #structuralengineering

❗Heads up❗ There are only 6 days left to renew your SEAOCC membership before late fees apply! Renew your membership today by logging into seaocc.org/members. Late fees apply after October 16, 2024. Questions? Please contact seaocc@seaocc.org