PRESENTATION:

Efficient Lateral Load Resisting Systems for Low-Rise Buildings

PRESENTED BY:

Patrick McManus, PE, PhD
Martin/Martin

DESCRIPTION:

This session will provide practical advice to help the engineer in their decision making process when selecting appropriate steel lateral systems. The positives and negatives of different solutions will be discussed and highlight the following topics:

• Review the basics of steel lateral braced frame and moment frame systems
• Cost implications, lateral load path and design considerations
• Overview and case study on steel lateral system selection in low seismic and high seismic zones
• Considerations for use of high seismic systems in low and moderate seismic areas
• Selected lateral system connection considerations and detailing

Bio

Patrick McManus holds a Ph.D. in structural engineering and is a licensed P.E. and S.E. in twelve states.  He started his career with Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers in Denver in 2001.  He later headed the Engineering and Detailing Department at Puma Steel in Cheyenne, Wyoming for four years before returning to Martin/Martin.  He is currently a principal specializing in steel design, seismic design, and construction services.  Pat serves on the AISC Task Committees on Seismic Design and Connections as well as the Connection Prequalification Review Panel.  He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University.

Zoom meeting information will be sent the day before the meeting.

Tickets

$20.00 Non-Member Meeting Fee

$0.00 Member Meeting Fee