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Meet you in St. Louis! McLaren will be speaking and moderating on the Design & Analysis Track at this year’s NASCC: The Steel Conference, April 3rd through 5th.

Speaking: “Drawing Details: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”
Speakers: Matthew Kawczenski, SE, PE, F.SEI, McLaren Engineering Group; Mike Kempfert, PE, CSD

All contract documents have details to convey information, but not all details are created equal. This session will review examples of drawing details for clarity and simplification, identify issues such as load path, and explore potential corrections to bad details. Engineers 1.0 PDHs/AU

Wednesday 9:15 am – 10:15 am (Room 276)
Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Room 274)

Moderating: “Structural Vibration Serviceability: FAQs and More”
Speakers: Thomas Murray, PE, PhD, Virginia Tech; Brad Davis, University of Kentucky.
Moderator: Jon Skinner, PE, McLaren Engineering Group

Human-induced vibration is an important limit state for floors, stairs, and other structures. This session will address the most common questions and misconceptions about structural vibration serviceability. It will also answer questions about the updated evaluation methods for sensitive equipment and several other applications featured in the second edition of Design Guide 11.

Wednesday 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Room 276)
Thursday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Room 127)

Exhibiting: Come visit us at booth 1438!