2026 Concrete/Structural Webinars

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Individual webinars are $130 each, or register for six or more webinars to receive a 15% discount.

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Continuing Education Units

Each seminar awards 0.3 CEUs. The entire Concrete & Structural Engineering Webinar seminar series awards 2.7 CEUs. One CEU is defined as 10 contact hours in an organized continuing education activity under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.

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January 13, 2026

AI in Structural Engineering: Applications, Workflows, and Strategy

Speaker: Robert K. Otani, PE
Moderator: Greg McCool, PE

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to transform engineering and construction. AI can help improve efficiency, quality, safety, and innovation in various aspects of the AEC industry, such as design, planning, execution, and maintenance. This presentation reviews some of the current and emerging applications of AI in structural engineering and beyond, including several case studies on how AI can be integrated into structural engineering projects. Challenges and opportunities for future work in this field will also be discussed, such as developing robust and explainable AI models and methods, creating open and standardized data and protocols, establishing clear and consistent AI policies and regulations, and fostering collaborative and inclusive AI ecosystems and communities. Regardless of your skill or comfort level with AI, this presentation will provide a jumping-off point for anyone looking to begin harnessing the potential of this incredible technology in their practice.

January 27, 2026

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: 101 and Advanced Applications

Speakers: Claire Gandee
Nick Karam, PE
Moderator: Timothy Rapoport, PE

The first half of this seminar will cover the basics of fiber-reinforced concrete including fiber types, behavior, segmentation, sustainability, and design. We will cover synthetic micro- and macrofibers as well as steel fibers, along with their typical slab on grade applications. The second half will take a deeper dive into more advanced applications such as jointless and seamless slabs, mat foundations, slabs on piles, and ASRS. We will also discuss testing and performance evaluation as well as code implications for structural applications.

February 3, 2026

Concrete Slab on Grade

Speaker: Marc Rached, PhD, PE
Moderator: Timothy Rapoport, PE

This session will cover the fundamentals and design considerations for concrete slabs-on-ground. It will introduce the fundamental design considerations for slabs-on-ground, including subgrade considerations, slab thickness determination, reinforcement selection, and joint layout. The discussion will then move into the design of both plain and reinforced concrete slabs, exploring methods to determine thickness and reinforcement requirements. Special attention will be given to the use of fiber-reinforced concrete as an alternative design approach. Finally, the presentation will address the role of joints in slabs-on-ground, their requirements, the impact of concrete shrinkage, and strategies for design beyond conventional practices to meet project requirements.

February 10, 2026

Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing, Iowa – Mitigating Existing Bridge Movements Through Analysis and Temporary Repairs

Speakers: Travis Konda, PE, SE
Clayton Burke, PE
Anden Lovig, PE
David Stanke, PE, MBA
Steven Lauer, PE, SE
Moderator: Arielle Ehrlich, PE

Iowa DOT in conjunction with Wisconsin DOT, is replacing the existing Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing, Iowa. During construction of the new through-truss structure, the existing bridge experienced unexpected movements resulting in temporary closures, delays, repairs, and finally closure and demolition. Responding to the movements required a team effort to understand the condition of the existing bridge, developing a path forward and then executing the plans. Key to mitigating the movements was understanding the structural state of the existing bridge through inspection and analysis and developing solutions that were compatible with the field conditions.

The lecture will explore the development and construction of the new bridge, response to the unexpected movements, perspectives from the construction and analysis team and presentation of the multiple structural models of the existing bridge.

February 17, 2026

Designing with Precast

Speakers: Gary Pooley; Phelan Varez, PE
Alex Wolf, PE
Moderator: Greg McCool, PE

This seminar will present three topics related to the design of precast structures.

Part 1: How To Get the Best Value From Precast
Based on his many years in the industry, Gary will provide insights on when precast provides the best solution for a project and why.

Part 2: Design and Use of Precast Concrete
Members for ICC 500 Storm Shelters ICC 500 storm shelters have been part of the IBC since 2015 and the Minnesota State Building Code since 2020. Building a structure that adheres to ICC 500 standards requires careful planning and design, and precast concrete has many inherent benefits that make it well-suited to storm shelter applications. This presentation will cover these benefits as well as design, detailing, and constructability considerations when designing ICC 500 storm shelters with precast concrete.

Part 3: Untopped Precast Concrete Podium Construction
Podium construction is a widespread building system used throughout the country. In the upper Midwest, untopped precast podium construction is commonplace and requires additional design and detailing considerations. This presentation will explore building code compliance, various gravity system configurations, lateral system detailing, fire rating, and special conditions commonly encountered on precast podium projects.

February 24, 2026

The Delegated Truss Design Process and Roof System Bracing

Speaker: Kirk Grundahl, PE
Moderator: Katie Russell

Given recent failures involving temporary and/or permanent bracing of long span wood truss structures, the process by which these elements are specified, fabricated, and installed is under new scrutiny. In this session, we will explore the EOR’s chain of responsibility from design through construction, including the following topics:

The preconstruction deferred submittal process
Delegated engineering & incorporation into EOR documents
The IRC/IBC regulatory environment
Roof system bracing process
Challenges and risk management—including case study and truss testing findings

March 3, 2026

The Forensic Duty of Care: Resilience and Ethical Adaptation to Changing Conditions

Speaker: Rebecca A. Bowman, PE, DFE
Moderator: William Arockiasamy, PE

Participants will examine several increasingly common circumstances, such as failures exacerbated by climate-related extreme weather, structural collapses from snow, wind, or rain, under-calculated loads exacerbated by climate stressors, and wildfire-related ember penetration of improperly designed spaces. The impact of these changing conditions will be evaluated with regard to courts' (and other fact-finders') expectations regarding the engineer's duty of care and with regard to the engineer's ethical duties, whether acting as a design engineer or as a forensic engineer. Participants will also consider the appropriate standards for forensic analysis in a general context, including the irresponsibility of providing forensic analysis consisting of nothing more than a condition survey or a code-compliance audit without a complete engineering analysis and assessment.

March 10, 2026

Considerations for Hybrid Mass Timber Structural Systems

Speaker: Lauren Piepho, PE (ME, MN, WY)
Kelly Ontiveros, BSE
Moderator: Ali Mokhtarzadeh

Use of mass timber structural systems in the US has skyrocketed in the last decade, but this increase in popularity has not come without growing pains. While mass timber offers many sustainability, aesthetic, and practical benefits, issues like cost, availability, trade familiarity, and code limitations can sometimes make a fully mass timber structure infeasible. To address some of these issues while holding onto some of the benefits of mass timber, many engineers have turned to hybrid structural options. This presentation will review some of the basic considerations of mass timber design, including some of the benefits and drawbacks. We will then discuss some of the most common hybrid systems, including their code, design, and construction considerations. Case studies will be used to examine each system.

March 17, 2026

Approaching the Investigation, Diagnosis and Repair of Historic Structures with Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Creativity and Patience

Speakers: Elizabeth Manning, PhD, PE (MN)
Ginny Lackovic, AIA
Moderator: Ebrahim Shemshadian

This presentation will demonstrate how approaching historic structures projects with curiosity, resourcefulness, creativity and patience can lead to outcomes that address the underlying causes of damage and deterioration found in historic structures and repair solutions that preserve the authenticity of these unique structures. Each theme of curiosity, resourcefulness, creativity and patience will be explored through project case studies and example calculations. We’ll start with an introduction into the unique aspects of working on historic structure projects, provide an overview of historical structural systems and investigative test methods, and dig into some specific traditional and current analysis methods with step-by-step examples. You’ll leave with perspectives to consider for a future historic structure project and resources to reach out to for additional information.

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