July 2020

SEAU News

Welcome to the new home for SEAU News!  We're excited to have the newsletter in the same space as SEAU's website.  We hope this makes it more convenient to access for everyone and provides a better reader experience.  As always, we welcome your recommendations and opinions.  We also invite anyone interested to submit an article on a technical concept, business practices, engineering ethics, etc. to be included in a future issue of the newsletter.  We appreciate all who contribute to the newsletter and look forward to providing helpful and informative content to help elevate our industry.

Committee Articles

Follow up to the SEAU Conference Program on Ethics and Professional Practices by Jonathan (JR) Richards, Professional Practice and Ethics Committee.

Membership Committee Update by Scott Porter, Member Committee.

Changes in Seismic Design by Travis Gerber, Wind & Seismic Committee.

Technical Articles

Will Your Roof Support Solar Panels? by Jared Lee, SE.  This article addresses what you need to consider when designing support for solar panels on new or existing structures.

Welcome New Members

Here is a list of the newest SEAU members as well as those who have upgraded their membership.

Calendar of Events

SEAU 13th Annual Scholarshiop Golf Tournament - August 28th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Glen Eagle Golf Course in Syracuse, UT.  Click here for additional information and to register.

SEAU 2020 Opening Social - September 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm held at the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT 84043.  Click here for additional information and to register.

This newsletter is a publication of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah. Articles or advertisements appearing herein may be submitted by anyone interested in expressing a viewpoint on structural engineering. Articles and advertisements may be submitted to: Henning Ungerman, Editor at [email protected]

Opinions expressed in the SEAU Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah. Technical information contained herein shall not be used without independent verification by an engineer. Advertising rates and information sent upon request. Acceptance of advertising and informational brochures in the SEAU Newsletter does not constitute endorsement or approval by SEAU of the products or services advertised. SEAU reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial comment.