Edmonton CSCE Symposium Series: Structural Steel

Edmonton CSCE Symposium Series: Structural Steel

Join the Edmonton CSCE for an engaging Structural Steel Symposium! Seats are limited!

By Canadian Society for Civil Engineering - Edmonton Section

Date and time

Thursday, November 28 · 7:30am - 5:30pm MST

Location

Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering

9211 116 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9 Canada

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Agenda

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Welcome & Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Opening Remarks

Frida Wu, EIT

8:15 AM

Presentation 1: Artificial Intelligence in Structural Design

Qipei Mei, P.Eng.

This presentation explores the integration of AI in structural design, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize workflows, improve productivity, and drive innovation. Specifically, we will examine ...

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Presentation 2: Lessons Learned From Japan's Construction Industry

Ali Imanpour, P.Eng.

This presentation will focus on design and construction of steel buildings in Japan, lessons learned from Japanese construction practice, and highlights from visits to various research and teaching i...

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation 3: Seismic Design of Steel Structures

Chris Weckesser, EIT

This presentation delves into the substantial changes in seismic loads resulting from the transition from NBCC 2015 to NBCC 2020, driven by updated Ground Motion Models. Building on this, it explores...

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

BREAK

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Presentation 4: Steel Girder Erection Considerations for Bridge Engineers

Rowan Shields, P.Eng.

General practice in AB is for the contractor to have an erection/temporary works engineer lead the planning and engineering for steel girder erection plans. For a conventional steel bridge, the SSBC ...

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presentation 5 (VIRTUAL): Embodied Carbon in Steel Structures

Scott Norris, P.Eng.

As the construction industry places an increasing emphasis on sustainability, reducing the carbon emissions associated with building materials has become a critical priority. Structural steel is uniq...

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

LUNCH

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presentation 6: Fatigue in Aging Bridges

Gilbert Grondin, P.Eng.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Presentation 7: Steel Fabrication

Todd Collister, P.Eng.

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

BREAK

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Presentation 8: CSA S16 - 2024 Updates

Jim Montgomery, P.Eng.

This presentation will discuss some of the changes to CSA S16:24 design and construction of steel structures.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Presentation 9: Project Highlight - Legal Arena Retrofit

David Ulliac, P.Eng.

Like many arenas and recreation facilities in communities throughout Alberta, the Town of Legal Arena and Curling Rink was reaching the end of its useful life. Associated Engineering in collaboration...

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Presentation 10: Steel Bridges in Alberta

Nolan Rettie, P.Eng.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is responsible for managing Alberta's highway network. This presentation will discuss the history of steel bridges in Alberta, how we manage our existing...

5:15 PM - 5:20 PM

Closing Remarks

5:20 PM

UofA Structural Lab Tour

About this event

  • Event lasts 10 hours

The Edmonton Section of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) is excited to announce its first-ever Structural Steel Symposium! Whether you are a seasoned expert or emerging professional, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect, learn and engage with thought leaders in structural steel design and engineering.

The goal of this symposium is to foster an engaging platform where industry professionals and academics can exchange knowledge, discuss innovative practices, explore new technological developments and share real-world experiences related to structural steel.

We are excited to announce that the folowing speakers are confirmed:

  • Qipei (Gavin) Mei, University of Alberta
  • Ali Imanpour, University of Alberta
  • Chris Weckesser, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
  • Rowan Shields, Associated Engineering
  • Scott Norris, Steelcon
  • Gilbert Grondin, AECOM
  • Todd Collister, Supreme Steel
  • Jim Montgomery, DIALOG
  • David Ulliac, Associated Engineering
  • Nolan Rettie, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors


To those interested, there will also be an opportunity to tour the University of Alberta Structures Lab.

*Please note that we are still finalizing the program. Draft agenda provided is subject to change.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, contact: chair@csceedmonton.ca

Location: 8th Floor, DICE, UofA Campus

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