575 MARKET STREET SUITE / COMMITTEE OUTREACH NIGHT. SEAONC Business Forum Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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1 VOL. XIV, NO. 10 FOUNDED 1930 October MARKET STREET SUITE / SAN FRANCISCO, CA President s Message As we head into the fall, I trust that you, your families and friends are well. I would like to take this opportunity to report in to you on several recent and on-going activities led by our Board members and committees. First, with the issuance of the San Francisco Business Times September supplement of the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards, the awards program has come to an exciting finish. Secondly, in anticipation of the upcoming Great California ShakeOut scheduled for October 20th, coinciding with the Bay Area s annual commemoration of the October 17th Loma Prieta Earthquake anniversary, several related earthquake awareness activities are underway. The SEAONC 2011 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards advertorial supplement in the September 16th issue of the San Francisco Business Times (SFBT) was distributed on-time and on-budget. With a record number of award entries and awarded projects this year, the 24-page supplement marks the 5th consecutive year of the SEAONC SFBT awards advertorial. All SEAONC members should have received a hardcopy of the supplement by mail directly. We congratulate and thank Director Dick Dreyer, the Awards Committee and Tom Van Ess, Account Executive at SFBT, in their tireless efforts in coordinating the funding and layout of the awards advertorial supplement. As originally envisioned and proposed by past-director Peter Revelli ( ), the SFBT awards adverto- SEAONC Dinner Meeting Continued on Page 2 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 City Club, San Francisco see above for more info October 4th Dinner Meeting & Committee Outreach Night Behavior of Protective Systems Structures during the March 11, 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake Forell/Elsesser Engineers returned from an earthquake reconnaissance trip to Japan as part of a collaborative team with National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Earthquake Engineering Institute (EERI). As part of this team, Geoff Bomba SE, performed an investigation on the structural response of seismically isolated and energy dissipation structures in the March 11, 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Despite the great tragedy in Japan, the recent Tohoku Earthquake provides useful data that showed seismically isolated structures performed very well compared to conventionally designed structures that experienced both structural and nonstructural damage. The discussion will include comparisons between nearby conventional structures with structures that are seismically isolated. In addition to seismically isolated structures, there are also structures with energy dissipating devices that underwent strong shaking and the data available will be discussed. The magnitude and duration of the Tohoku earthquake produced movements in these systems that far exceed anything ever measured in previous earthquakes, anywhere in the world. As a result of the Tohoku earthquake Japan has become, in essence, a living laboratory for earthquake protection systems. Never before has there been this chance to observe the performance of full-scale structures with seismic protective systems, subject to long-duration, low-frequency, high amplitude ground shaking like that of the Tohoku earthquake. Meeting Notices COMMITTEE OUTREACH NIGHT Are you new to SEAONC or want to get more involved? Come out to the SEAONC Committee Outreach Night to learn about the exciting activities and research that SEAONC Committees have to offer! Representatives from each SEAONC Committee will be set up at The City Club of San Francisco at 5:30 PM before the October 4th SEAONC Dinner Meeting with colorful posters displaying their Committee s mission, objectives, projects and responsibilities. There is no requirement to attend the following SEAONC Dinner Meeting, and no RSVP for the Committee Outreach Night event is needed. Join our SEAONC Committees to get more involved with the inspiring SEAONC experience! Following the Committee Outreach event, our monthly dinner and program will take place. Registration is required to attend the Dinner Meeting. We look forward to seeing you on October 4th! SEAONC Business Forum Tuesday, October 18, 2011 SGH, One Market San Francisco see page 4 for more info In the October News:1 President s Message... 1 October Dinner Meeting... 1 SEAOC 2011 Convention... 2 October South Bay Dinner Meeting... 4 October Business Forum... 4 CAC Survey Results... 5 Job Forum SEAONC Special Projects Initiative-Insert - 1 -

2 President s Message (Cont. from Page 1) rial supplement now has a paid circulation and distribution of approximately 17,000 copies reaching a readership of approximately 80,000 in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The September edition of the SFBT focuses on construction, engineering and architecture. A remarkable attribute of the awards SFBT supplement as originally developed by Peter is that the SEAONC budget for this effort is zero. In past years, a 16-page supplement was adequate. However, this year the format grew to 24 pages to display the 20 awards this year and supporting ads. At 24-pages, the required advertorial revenue was $40,000 which represented a formidable task for the Committee and the Board to help generate. Again, I especially thank those firms, companies and industry partners that contributed in making this advertorial possible which would not be possible without their commitment and support. A limited number of additional hardcopies of the SFBT supplement are available at the SEAONC office. Additionally, note that an electronic version of the SFBT supplement can be found on the SEAONC website at the following link The SFBT awards supplement has represented a good opportunity for SEAONC to self-promote its membership and the structural engineering profession. With this effort, along with the May dinner meeting Awards Ceremony this past year, led in spirited fashion by Dick Dreyer and Maryann Phipps, SEAONC is proud to celebrate the excellent work and contributions of its membership. In the coming year, Director Mike Gemmill, along with Dick Dreyer, will lead the Awards program. In another recent activity related to earthquake awareness, preparedness and mitigation, the Board, led by Kelly Cobeen has been organizing discussions of potential activities that SEAONC could plan around in the momentum and build-up to The Great California ShakeOut scheduled for Thursday, October 20th at 10:20am ( org). These discussions have included Board Contacts, Colin Blaney and Michael Gemmill, with Committee Chairs, Bryan Cortnik/Seismology, Kathy Martin/Disaster Emergency Services, and Marko Schotanus/Existing Buildings. The goal of these discussions is to explore meaningful ways for SEAONC participation both this year and also to plan ahead for potential activities for the 2012 ShakeOut event next year. Last month, in following up on a request by KTVU Channel 2 Oakland, SEAONC identified three Bay Area retrofitted residences for filming to be used by KTVU in their telecasts. The objectives were to (1) demonstrate examples of priority types of seismic mitigation retrofit work; (2) that retrofits are possible; (3) that cost effective and practical solutions are available, and (4) that this type of work is occurring on a regular basis. The filming, conducted in September, featured Board member Colin Blaney conducting a tour of a retrofitted San Francisco multi-family soft story/weak story building. Additionally, Board member Kelly Cobeen conducted a tour of a retrofitted East Bay hillside residence. And, Contractor Sherry Niswander conducted a tour of an Oakland cripple wall house with a Plan Set A retrofit. The films of these example residential retrofits are to be featured in a half-hour KTVU earthquake special, scheduled to air on October 11th at 9:00pm or following the scheduled football game. Kelly Cobeen will also be participating in the Buildings at Risk Earthquake Loss Reduction Summit event scheduled for Thursday, October 13th at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The event, highlighted as A Precursor to the Great California ShakeOut on October 20th, is hosted by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC). Kelly will be speaking on Seismic Rehabilitation Training for One- and Two-Family Wood-Frame Dwellings. Several other SEAONC members will also be participating in the event. See seaosc.org for additional information. Janah Risha, SEAOSC President, will be providing introductory remarks and moderating the sessions. In speaking with Janah at the SEAOC Convention, he emphasized that there is a clear need for mitigation of earthquake hazards, not just earthquake preparedness, and that mitigation is in the structural engineer s realm we must be proactive and provide leadership. He further emphasized that FEMA has echoed this need. SEAOC 2011 Convention President s Cup By Peter Lee Team SEAONC Fills the Bucket, But, SEAOCC Wins the Cup!! Early on Saturday morning, September 24th at the SEAOC 2011 Convention in Las Vegas, the traditional President s Cup competition was held. SEAOC s central section, SEA- OCC, won the cup in stunning fashion hands down by filling the five gallon bucket with water first. Although, Team SEAONC led the competition through the critical phase of erecting a temporary structure to allow for pulleys to fill two gallon buckets to head-off and fill yonder five gallon bucket, it was unable to find the rhythm to quickly fill the buckets and stay ahead. Team SEAONC was made up of a spirited team which included Adam Azofeifa, Rupa Garai, Tim Nelson, Lindsey Maclise, David Ojala, Chris Putnam and Sabina Shiu. Other SEAONC supporters in the early morning included Laura Weyl, Dick Dreyer, Grace Kang and Doug Hohbach. We thank all for their participation. Below are a few photos of the event taken in a courtyard area at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, NV. Team SEAONC all smiles but no cigar Continued on Page 3-2 -

3 Continued from Page 2 Team SEAOCC the winning team! Team SEAOSC filling the bucket Team SEAOSD filling the bucket Team SEAONC filling the bucket Team SEAONC erecting the frame President Steve Pelham traditional drenching Team SEAOSC disqualified for tipping winning bucket Team SEAONC contemplating next year!! -3-

4 October South Bay Dinner Meeting DATE & TIME Tuesday, October, :15 pm 8:00 pm: Dinner/Program LOCATION Michaels at Shoreline Redwood City TOPIC Earthquake Damage Assessment and Repair of Woodframe Residential Buildings Following the next major California earthquake, engineers will be called upon for many tasks, including assessment and repair of damaged wood frame residential buildings. With the intent of improving upon the conduct of earthquake damage assessment following the Northridge Earthquake, the Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREE) undertook a project to collect information on best practices and develop guidelines for damage assessment. The result was the "General Guidelines for the Assessment and Repair of Earthquake Damage in Residential Woodframe Buildings", a 373-page handbook that covers all building components as well as an introduction to earthquakes and geotechnical issues. The CUREE Guidelines has become the de facto standard that will be used by the insurance industry for evaluation of earthquake damage and retention of engineers. One of the engineering challenges following the Northridge Earthquake was the lack of any standard of care for assessment and repair of damage. How detailed must an inspection be? When was invasive testing required? When was a subsurface investigation necessary? What is damage? The Guidelines address these issues and provide guidance based on the consensus of leaders in earthquake engineering in California. John Osteraas, who served as CUREE's Project Manager and editor of the Guidelines, will summarize testing performed and provide an overview of the guidelines, including evaluation of geotechnical effects and assessment and repair of damage to foundations, walls, floors, roofs, crawlspaces, attics, chimneys, and mechanical systems. General guidance for interactions between engineers and their clients will be offered. And as a standard feature of all SEAONC meetings, all your questions will be answered. Presenter Bio JOHN OSTERAAS is a Principal Engineer and Group Vice President at Exponent Failure Analysis Associates with overall responsibility for their Structural, Geotechnical, and Construction Consulting Practices. For over thirty years he has been involved in the investigation of engineering failures, specializing in investigation and analysis of buildings damaged by extreme forces. Dr. Osteraas earned his PhD and MS Degrees in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He is a Member and former Board Member of SEAONC, a Fellow of ASCE, and Member of EERI. He also serves as a Structures Specialist in FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Program and was deployed to the Oklahoma City Murrah Building Bombing in 1995, the World Trade Center Attack in 2001, and New Orleans in Register at order_form.asp October Business Forum Luncheon Changing the Way We Change: 3 Easy Steps That Produce Seamless & Significant Results DATE & TIME Tuesday, October 18, :00 pm 1:30 pm: lunch/program LOCATION SGH, The One Market Suite 600 San Francisco, CA SPEAKER: Joyce M. Jackson Business Coach, Mentor, Architect, Engineer Founder of Jackson Ventures & Consulting Meeting Objectives: explore a model for small, imperceptible steps to permanent, significant change. By following 3 easy, simple steps, busy, overloaded professionals can be finished forever with chasing after any goal they seek and reach it. I believe senior professionals are proven winners and achievers. They are highly accomplished individuals who simply need a simple tactical idea to not only reach the pinnacle of their careers but leave a genuine legacy behind for their years of hard work and service. - Joyce M. Jackson Small adjustments, big results. Its called the art of kaizen, the art of gentle change. It sounds like it s too good to be true! However, modifying one small detail provides attendees big changes and most importantly, results. The process is all about continuous, gentle improvement. It is all about 3 simple steps of gentle change that build upon each other for maximum results. This elegant concept is a Japanese creation from the ashes of WWII of change for the better and is both a philosophy and practice. Results, in any area of life someone wishes to improve, come quickly and are sustained deeply. Its core idea is so simple that it barely needs any adaptation: continuous small changes that are strategically identified and tactically undertaken create minimally intrusive permanent change. Results can be felt and measured. Attendees will learn the following three skills: 1. How to ask small questions - For example: What s the smallest step I can take to be more organized? 2. How to take small actions - What s the smallest amount of time I can spend each day on s? 3. How to bestow small rewards - Reinforce results in small, consistent ways (hint: even for yourself!) By taking small steps attendees will also learn how to effectively rewire their nervous system so that it dissolves a creative block, bypasses fight or flight, and creates new connections between neurons so that the brain enthusiastically takes over the process of change and you progress rapidly toward their goal. RSVP at Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 14th at 12:00pm - 4 -

5 Summary of CAC Survey Results Thanks to all the SEAONC members for taking time and filling out the Computer Applications Committee (CAC) survey. There were close to 100 responses within the short period of time the survey was made available and we really appreciate the valuable input we received from each of you. Below is a summary of the results. A majority of the survey responders were Design or Project Engineers, one-quarter of the responders were President/ Principal level and one-fifth were Project Managers. The respondents indicated that computer software is generally used more for structural analysis, slightly less often for structural design and very often for construction document delivery. A majority indicated that they also use in-house spreadsheets or other in-house developed programs. Computer software usage for structural analysis and design was three-quarters of the time. BIM usage on the other hand was about one-half. For construction administration, computer usage was about one-third while the project management software was used one-quarter of the time. Out of the options presented, respondents most wanted the CAC to produce seminars, blue book-esque articles, software specific FAQs, online webinars, reviews of structural software programs and technical research papers. Respondents desired the CAC to focus primarily on structural design and analysis software, while almost half of them wanted focus on project delivery software. Additionally, most wanted information on both beginner and advanced topics, with a slight tilt more towards advanced subjects. A large majority of responders wanted to see a dedicated CAC website that could host blogs, articles, forums and discussions. There was fairly high interest in seeing spreadsheet and Visual Basic programming advice. Regarding specific software, almost all the programs including SAP2000, SAFE, RAM and RISA received equal interest in being discussed and researched, with ETabs receiving the most interest. Additionally, software such as Rhino, Perform-3d, ADAPT and spreadsheet programming that were not specifically listed out in the survey also received significant interest via written comments. Overall, respondents wanted information on all types of structural analysis with the highest percentage of respondents indicating interest in Linear Static and Performance based analyses. In terms of BIM and drafting, three-quarters of the respondents desired more discussion/research on Revit, about one-half for Auto- CAD and about one-fifth for other software such as Tekla, Navisworks, Bentley Structural Modeler or Vectorworks. On the whole, there was an extremely positive feedback about the Computer Applications Committee and a wide variety of suggestions and encouraging comments. We will review each comment and try to incorporate them in our future activities. If you are interested in more details and/or want to help with developing activities based on the results of this survey, please contact the Computer Applications Committee at svemuri@ruthchek.com or contact the SEAONC office at office@seaonc.org Joseph Penzien, Earthquake Engineering Pioneer Joseph Penzien, a world renowned pioneer and leader in the field of earthquake engineering, passed away on September 19, 2011 at Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, California. Highlights of Joe's distinguished career are recounted in the 2004 EERI Connections Oral History of Joseph Penzien which can be downloaded at: eeri.org/site/images/projects/oralhistory/penzien.pdf A Celebration of Life for Joseph Penzien is being planned for the afternoon or evening of Saturday, November 12, 2011 in or near Berkeley, California. If you are interested in joining his friends and family at this gathering, or participating in other activities to honor his legacy, please sign up to receive further information at: SEAONC 2011 Fall Seminar Navigating the Nuances of OSHPD and DSA (2010 CBC) Wednesdays, November 2nd and 9th 5:15 Registration 6:00-9:00 PM Seminar PG&E Auditorium San Francisco The structural design of California's schools and hospitals is governed by the sections of the California Building Code often termed "part 'A' ". These sections ensure a standard of design that is commensurate with the societal importance of these structures. These sections are adopted by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) and the Division of State Architect (DSA), which oversee the design of hospitals and schools, respectively. The fall seminar speakers have extensive OSHPD and DSA experience in both practical design and code development. Attendees will develop an understanding of the principles underlying the "part 'A' " sections of the CBC, and learn how to implement the code for practical and efficient designs. Speakers who have already been confirmed include Ron LaPlante from DSA and former SEAONC President Maryann Phipps. Stay tuned for further announcements on speakers! *As an option, attendees can register for one night only for a reduced fee. Evening 1: November 2nd DSA Code Interpretations Bracing and Anchorage of Non-structural Components Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings for OSHPD Evening 2: November 9th OSHPD Code Interpretations DSA Case Study OSHPD Case Study: New Hospital Design Register Here: asp

6 SEAOC 2011 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Below are the Excellence in Engineering Awards Winners annouced at the 2011 SEAOC Convention. 1. Study/Research/Guidelines AWARD OF MERIT: Applied Technology Council FEMA P-695 Quantification of Building Seismic Performance Factors (ATC-63 project) AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Small Project): Certus Consulting, Inc. - Laboratory Testing of Anchor Bolts Connecting Wood Sill Plates to Concrete with Minimum Edge Distances AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Large Project): Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center Guidelines for Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings 2. Special-Use Structures AWARD OF MERIT (Small Project): ZFA Structural Engineers Cyclisk, Santa Rosa, CA AWARD OF MERIT (Large Project): ARUP Playa Vista Bandshell, Playa Vista, CA AWARD OF MERIT (Large Project): Moffatt & Nichol Blaylock Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego, CA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: HNTB Corporation BART Earthquake Safety - Segment 1 Core System, Oakland, CA 3. Historic Preservation AWARD OF MERIT: Cushing Associates, Inc. Sather Tower Spire Tower, University of California, Berkeley, CA AWARD OF MERIT: Rutherford & Chekene Bowles Hall Seismic Retrofit for Hayward Fault Offset, University of California, Berkeley, CA 4. Retrofit/Alteration AWARD OF MERIT: Degenkolb Engineers & The Crosby Group Caltrans District 4 Headquarters, Seismic Upgrade, Oakland, CA AWARD OF MERIT: OLMM Consulting Engineers Seismic Retrofit & Rehabilitation of Terminal 2, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Louie International One Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 5. New Construction AWARD OF MERIT: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Shanghai Huawei Technologies Corporate Campus, Shanghai, China AWARD OF MERIT: AECOM Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, VA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Nabih Youssef Associates Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building, University of California, San Francisco, CA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Forell/Elsesser Engineers Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building, University of California, San Francisco, CA 6. Sustainable Design AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Buehler & Buehler Structural Engineers, Sacramento, CA California ISO Headquarters, Folsom, CA 7. Landmark Structures AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Small Project): HNTB Corporation, San Jose, CA Mary Avenue Bicycle Footbridge, Cupertino, CA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (Large Project): Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, San Francisco, CA Tianjin World Financial Center, Tianjin, China 8. Special Recognition Award HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Miyamoto International, Los Angeles / West Sacramento, CA Haitian Ministry of Public Works, Port Au Prince, Haiti; (1) 400,000 Damage Assessment Project, and (2) 120,000 Yellow Tagged Structures Engineering, Repair and Construction Opinions expressed in the SEAONC NEWS are not necessarily those of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California. Advertising rates and information sent upon request. Acceptance of advertising and informational brochures in the SEAONC NEWS does not constitute endorsement or approval by SEAONC of the products or services advertised. SEAONC reserves the right to refuse any advertising. The SEAONC NEWS is published monthly by the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California, 575 Market Street, Suite 2125, San Francisco, CA It is distributed to members of SEAONC as a membership benefit. Reproduction for noncommercial purposes is allowed if the source is acknowledged Board of Directors President Peter Lee 415/ peter.lee@som.com Vice President Grace Kang 415/ g.kang@forell.com Director Richard Dreyer 415/ ddreyer@holmesculley.com Director Tim Hart 415/ t.hart@forell.com Director Taryn Stubblefield 415/ ext tnstubblefield@sgh.com Immediate Past President Kelly Cobeen 925/ kcobeen@wje.com Treasurer Colin Blaney 650/ colin@crosbygroup.com Director Darrick Hom 510/ dbhom@structvis.com Director Michael Gemmill 415/ mgemmill@nyase.com Adminstrative Office Ken Miles 415/ kmiles@seaonc.org - 6 -

7 Maintaining Your LEED AP: LEED AP Credential Maintenance Program By Matthew Kyler, PE SEAONC Sustainable Design Committee On July 20th, 2011, Ms. Mara Baum of HOK presented a seminar to the SEAONC Sustainable Design Committee outlining how to navigate the new requirements regarding LEED AP with specialty. LEED Accredited Professionals who obtained their LEED AP between January 2001 and June 2009 are considered LEED AP without specialty and are referred to by many people as the old LEED AP s. The deadline to opt-in depends on when you took your LEED AP exam, extending from August of this year until late October of this year. To determine if you are still eligible to enroll in the Credentialing Maintenance Program, go to www. gbci.org and login to check your eligibility. If your enrollment window has passed and you decide you would like to become a LEED AP with specialty (you never lose your status as a LEED AP) you will need to sit through the entire LEED AP with specialty exam like any new candidate. If the decision is made to become a LEED AP with specialty, there is no enrollment fee and renewal fees are waved for the first four years. You must agree to abide by the code of conduct set out by USGBC and GBCI as well as agreeing to complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. Because the continuing education hours for the first reporting period are taking the place of the examination, 24 of the 30 hours are prescriptive and must fall into certain categories depending what type of specialty you are accredited for. For those of us who took the New Construction exam (LEED NC), you are automatically enrolled with a specialty in Building Design + Construction (BD + C) and the prescriptive hours are as follows: - 4 hours Project site factors - 3 hours Water management - 6 hours Project systems & energy impacts - 3 hours Acquisition, installation, and management of project materials - 5 hours Improvements to the indoor environment - 2 hours Stakeholder involvement in innovation - 1 hour Project surrounding & public outreach There are six additional continuing education hours which can fall in any of the above categories but are not prescriptive. After the first two-year reporting cycle has been completed, the LEED AP with specialty will still be responsible for 30 hours of continuing education hours but these hours are not subject to the prescriptive categories above. One thing to keep in mind is for each reporting period, a minimum of six hours must be LEED specific. There are several ways to accrue continuing education hours, including courses from an Education Review Body (ERB) approved by GBCI, live presentations, self study, college or university courses, certificates or professional licenses earned during the reporting cycle, committee or volunteer work, authorship and LEED project participation (the project must be registered with LEED online but does not need to be certified). All of the continuing education hours are self-reported and rely on the honor system. Receipts and certificates do not need to be submitted at the time of renewal. However, a close record should be kept since 1 in 20 renewals will be audited and supplemental information must be provided within 90 days of the audit notification. If the two-year reporting cycle has not ended, additional hours may be earned to satisfy the auditor s requests. If after the two-year reporting cycle you are not able to earn the required 30 hours of continuing education, you revert back to being a LEED AP without specialty. The above is a summary of Ms. Baum s presentation. The complete presentation is available to download from the SEAONC Sustainable Design Committee s website in its entirety. Please go to sustain_pub.asp Syndi Seid's Advanced Etiquette, in association with SEAONC, presents: Etiquette The Competitive Edge to Building New Business and Sustaining Client Relations In tough economic times, differentiating yourself and your firm from the competition is often the difference between winning and losing projects. Understanding proper business etiquette in the contexts of meetings, networking, and dining will leave a lasting positive impression on the people you meet. This half-day seminar will be hosted by business protocol and etiquette expert Syndi Seid, Certified International Protocol Officer and Corporate Trainer. Who should attend: Younger staff and others new to the A/E/C industry; project managers; engineers with business development responsibilities; and anyone looking to refine their business etiquette skills. Benefits of attending: Through a review of proper business etiquette practices, you will maximize your networking effectiveness, learn to avoid common etiquette mistakes, and promote a positive personal and firm image. In addition, this seminar is open to the AIA and local contractors, so you will have opportunities to network with other local professionals. Seminar includes: 4.5 hours classroom instruction with appropriate breaks Delicious 3-course tutorial dinner Multi-media, computer generated visuals Comprehensive Action Guide to reinforce learning Fun, interactive activities throughout the day Personalized Certificate of Completion Surprise Bonus Gifts Unlimited access to Syndi for Q&A whenever needed Lifetime subscription to Syndi s Etiquette Tip of the Month newsletter at no additional charge Special alumni only events, for continuing education and networking among like-minded people just like you. Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011 Time: 3:45 p.m. - Check-in 4:00 p.m. - Class begins promptly 9:00 p.m. - Seminar ends. Location: The City Club of San Francisco 155 Sansome Street, 9th Floor San Francisco (between Pine and Bush) Registration: Deadline to register: October 7,

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10 Pending Members Associate David Miller, Degenkolb Engineers Industry Dylan Campbell, Partner, Highlander Solutions Member Mike Abell Student Matt Bussmann, Stanford University Matthew Cummins, UC Berkeley Routinely recognized as one of the best places to work, Degenkolb Engineers is actively recruiting structural engineers looking for a long-term career with a clear path to leadership and ownership. We encourage lifelong learning and support professional and community-based activities. Degenkolb engineers have the opportunity to follow their interests and develop their own book of work. And when we re not doing that, we are playing sometimes in one of four company cabins in Tahoe, Big Bear, Monterey, and Sunriver. As renowned leaders in seismic and structural engineering, we offer a diverse, challenging mix of projects on both new and existing structures. Minimum requirements are an MS in Structural Engineering, excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a challenging, collaborative environment. We have offices in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland and Seattle and are seeking engineers with all levels of experience. EOE If you re interested in joining our award-winning firm, please apply through our website: For questions, please contact Russell Kaltschmidt at rkaltschmidt@degenkolb.com

11 Job Forum CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group Inc., located in Novato, has an immediate opening for a talented and experienced project manager to play a central role in the development and growth of our structural division. Requirements: *CA PE with: years design experience (5 at the project manager level) *Strong knowledge of current design codes *Proficiency in RISA-3D, RAM Steel and Concept, AutoCAD *Excellent written and verbal communication skills *Aptitude and interest in client development *Strong leadership and problem-solving ability. If you would like to know more about achieving your career goals in our stimulating and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, please visit us at com. Resumes should be sent with a cover letter to resume@cswst2.com. DES Architects + Engineers, a leading A/E firm in the bay area seeks a full-time Structural Design Engineer/Project Manager with 6+ years exp. Requirements: *Licensed SE (will consider PE with intent to pursue SE) *Strong interest in seismic engineering design *Interest in both retrofit and new building design *Excellent communication skills *Experience with architect and owner contact *Understanding of all phases of design and construction *CAD and Revit experience desirable *OSH.PD and DSA experience desirable *Experience with posttensioned concrete desirable. Ideal candidate will be able to take charge of projects from inception through construction. Projects are diverse and range from industrial, multistory office and laboratories buildings to performing arts theaters. Contact Info:jobs@ des-ae.com Forell/Elsesser Engineers, Inc. Would you like to work for Structural Engineering & Design Magazine s 2010 #1 Best Structural Engineering Firm to Work For? Are you looking to share your talents with a collaborative, fun group of engineers working in a dynamic downtown San Francisco office on some of the most challenging and exciting structural and seismic projects in California and around the world? Do you want to be part of an exciting and thoughtful team in a dynamic work environment that actively encourages and supports individual professional growth through ongoing education, training, and mentoring. If so, FORELL/ ELSESSER wants to hear from you! Find out more about us at Please contact Carolynn Smith at (415) or send your resume via to recruiting@ forell.com. FULCRUM STRUCTURAL ENGINEER- ING has an opening for a full-time project engineer/manager to join our growing SOMA firm. Varied projects include historical retrofit and restoration, public buildings, challenging custom residential and commercial. Applicants must have 5-15 years of experience in structural detailing and preparing construction drawings for buildings, knowledge of CA/field observation and excellent communication skills. Professional engineering license preferred. Masters degree in Structural Engineering a plus. We are looking for someone who can run projects from start to finish as a project manager or ready to step up to a project manager position. Excellent salary and benefits package. resumes to mike@ Fulcrumse.com or fax Holmes Culley is part of the New Zealand based Holmes Group with a reputation for pushing the boundaries. Pushing boundaries means we put no limits on individual potential, basing rewards and advancement on achievements and entrepreneurship, not just seniority. This also means taking an imaginative and resourceful approach to projects, challenging established convention, and using cutting-edge technologies. If you, too, are a person who pushes the boundaries in your achievements, interests, and abilities then we want you as part of our energetic and collaborative San Francisco team. We are seeking structural engineers at all levels; Masters Degree and PE licensing are preferred. Check us out at www. holmesculley.com and send your resume with cover letter to hr@holmesculley.com. KPFF, located in Roseville, is searching for structural engineering project managers with five or more years of experience as well as project engineers with all levels of experience. Successful candidates will have the following attributes: Passion for Engineering and Personal Excellence Results Oriented Approach Innovative Thinking and Technical Excellence High Professional Standards and Integrity Commitment to Open Communication and Teamwork. KPFF s outstanding record of growth over the last fifty years and our reputation within the industry are a direct outcome of the individual efforts and commitment to excellence. As a firm, we believe in limiting the bureaucracy and allowing each employee the freedom to make their own decisions and grow professionally based on their own competency, attitude, and commitment. Submit Resumes to: resumes@ kpff-sacramento.com LOUIE INTERNATIONAL offers great career opportunities working on worldclass facilities. We re currently recruiting experienced candidates for STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER and OVERSEAS FIELD ENGINEER positions, seeking Engineers with MSCE degrees and relevant design experience in new buildings. We offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and challenging project assignments. More information about our firm is at Resumes to: careers@louieintl.com. OLMM ( is a successful and award-winning structural engineering firm with offices in Oakland and San Francisco. Diversity of our projects has generated continued strong business. We are interested in hiring a consummate structural engineer with entrepreneurial bent and strong communication and people skills to join our team and contribute to our success. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in a nurturing and collaborative work environment and take a leadership role in the management and execution of our projects. Position requires PE or SE license and 5 to15 years of increasingly responsible structural analysis and design experience in California. We offer top notch compensation and benefits and excellent opportunity for professional growth with ownership potential. resume to sunil@olmm.com. Come join us and make a difference! Rutherford & Chekene, one of California s foremost engineering practices providing structural and geotechnical engineering, is actively seeking candidates for structural engineer, senior structural engineer, and structural project management positions. Candidates should have strong analytical, detailing and communication skills and should possess professional registration. We are seeking self-reliant engineers that are able to jump into a project and start working immediately. Basic qualifications for our current open positions include: * Familiarity with RAM and ETABS * Intermediate-level REVIT skills * Experience with low-rise construction * Ability to work and thrive in strong deadline-based environments * A master s degree in structural engineering or five-year architectural engineering degree * A minimum of three years of structural engineering experience. Additional skills pertinent to specific job needs include: * Experience with tilt-up, pre-cast, and masonry * OSHPD submittals * Prior work experience in a smaller engineering office.for management positions, we are seeking collaborative individuals that respond to the strengths and needs of their staff. Managers should be effective at coordinating and motivating their team. Please submit cover letters, resumes, and references to eharshaw@ruthchek.com for immediate consideration. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP is a global, multidisciplinary practice providing architecture, engineering, planning, interior design and graphic design services to a broad array of public and private-sector clients. The firm s legacy of leadership in design and building technology has been honored with more than 1,150 awards for quality, innovation and management. The San Francisco office is actively seeking creative, articulate candidates for Structural Engineer and Structural Draftsperson positions. For the Structural Engineer position, which is at the entry level, qualified candidates should have a firm grounding in the principles of structural mechanics, analysis and design; particularly as they relate to earthquake engineering. Knowledge of finite element analysis, performance based design, and building information modeling are highly desirable. Candidates must have at least a Master s degree in Structural Engineering. For the Structural Draftsperson position, we are looking for individuals with a strong background and experience in building information modeling (BIM) of large-scale buildings, and REVIT in particular. Candidates should have an Associate Degree or two years of college training or equivalent. Strong CAD management and communication skills in addition to drafting abilities are essential. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter at under the SF - Structural Engineering Assistant or SF Structural Draftsperson requisitions. Tipping Mar seeks a project engineer with minimum qualifications that include 2 years of experience and a Masters degree. Find out more about us at ww.tippingmar.com. your resume and cover letter to resumes@ tippingmar.com.

12 CALEMA SAFETY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SAP)/ATC-20 POST EARTHQUAKE SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF BUILDINGS TRAINING Date / Time: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Location: Lisser Hall, Mills College, Oakland, CA Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Seminar: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEAONC SAP/ATC-20 Training Breakfast, lunch & an afternoon snack will be served during registration and breaks. The Safety Assessment Program utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers and architects and certifi ed building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. The program is managed by the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) with cooperation from professional organizations, including SEAOC. CalEMA will issue registration ID cards to all volunteers who have successfully completed the program requirements, which include this training. Volunteers planning to obtain licensure after the training may submit documents at a later date for the issuance of a registration ID card. Registration Form Name Firm Address City/State/Zip Phone Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Signature: Check here if you require a vegetarian entree. Check here if you would like information on joining SEAONC REGISTRATION OPTIONS Online Registration: Fax/ or Snail Mail this form with payment to: Fax: office@seaonc.org SEAONC, 575 Market St, Suite 2125, San Francisco, CA We accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, & checks Registration will be confi rmed via . Early Bird Registration Deadline: 12:00 Noon, October 12th No cancellations or refunds after 12:00 noon, October 28th *No-shows will be billed. Non-Members: The $25 difference can be applied toward your Membership Dues should you wish to join SEAONC. Dues are pro-rated based on when you join SEAONC. Current Full Time Student $75 Current SEAONC/Reserve Corps (SAP) Volunteer $100 SEAOC/SEAONC member $150 Non-member $175 Late Registration (for all registrations after Oct. 12, 2011 ) + $25 TOTAL ENCLOSED:

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14 upcoming events OCT 4th 13th 18th 18th SEAONC Dinner Meeting City Club, San Francisco Business Etiquette Seminar City Club, San Francisco SEAONC Business Forum SGH, San Francisco SEAONC South Bay Dinner Meeting Michael s at Shoreline, Redwood City Registration Dinner Meeting 10/04 CITY CLUB 150 SANSOME ST SAN FRANCISCO SEAONC DINNER MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2011 NAME COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE Cost -Monthly Meeting Pre-Registration Late Reg. SEAONC o $39 o $44 Junior Member o $33 o $38 Student o $15 o $15 Non-Member o $44 o $49 Register early, seating is limited. No-shows are still responsible for full attendance fee. FAX Paying by check make payment to SEAONC. Paying online (monthly meeting only) go to: Paying by credit card provide the following: (SEAONC Accepts VISA, MC, AMEX) Credit Card#: Expiration date: Signature:

15 SEAONC Special Projects Initiative 2011 Proposal Solicitation SEAONC s Special Projects Initiative is intended to provide financial support for innovative projects that will serve SEAONC and its members through initiatives that improve and promote structural engineering practice. As outlined below, the scope of possible initiatives is broad with the goal of soliciting creative project proposals from SEAONC members on topics that could not be accomplished through the standard SEAONC committee structure. Subject to the availability of resources and the quality of proposals, SEAONC expects to fund one or more projects per year, through one-year grants with funding up to $10,000 per project. Project Ideas: This special grants initiative covers a broad range of possible projects, with the key requirement that the projects benefit the SEAONC membership, the structural engineering profession at large, and/or the community at large on issues that involve structural engineering. This could occur through the advancement of knowledge, technology transfer, and/or promoting increased awareness of how structural engineering benefits society. Suggested ideas may include but are not limited to the following: Research: Focused technical studies on structural engineering issues. This could include analytical studies on ways to improve specific building code provisions or research to facilitate the introduction of new concepts in design and construction. Alternatively, the research could involve field studies and collection of data on design and construction practices. The grant monies could be used for project expenses, including compensation of the person conducting the research. Testing: Focused testing on an issue of engineering interest. Given the cost of testing, these grants might increase the scope of an existing testing project or for preliminary tests to develop a larger proposal to funding agencies. Publications: Development of a unique publication of value to the SEAONC membership, the engineering community at large, and/or the public. This could be a report or paper, published in either hard copy or electronic form. Community Outreach: Activities that could include planning and conducting summit meetings on timely topics with leaders from industry, or conducting educational seminars for building code officials or key tradespersons whose work impacts the implementation of structural design and construction. Business development: Activities that improve business opportunities for structural engineers at an aggregate level, but not limited to specific firms or individuals. One example might be to host a networking and educational event for structural engineering clients, similar to software companies client conferences. Eligibility: The Principal Investigator and Grant Applicant must be a current SEAONC Member. Proposal Submittal Requirements: Proposal submissions shall consist of a Project Description, Budget and Budget Justification, and Qualifications for the Principal Investigator and other significant project participants. The Project Description is limited to 4 pages (8-1/2 x 11 sheets, single spaced, 11 point font) and shall address (1) the objectives and scope of the project, (2) the project work plan, (3) project deliverables, such as a report, paper, seminar or other outcome, (4) statement of how the activity meets 1

16 the goals of the SEAONC special projects program, (5) project schedule, and (6) list of key personnel and their roles in the project. It is expected that the awardee will as part of the essential project scope present findings at a SEAONC dinner meeting in early 2013, at a date mutually agreeable to SEAONC and the awardee. The Budget and Budget Justification is limited to 1 page and should include a breakdown and brief justification of how the requested funds will be spent. The Qualifications of the Principal Investigator and other key investigators should include a short (2-3 page) resume, including a statement on the unique qualifications of the individual as related to the project. Submittal Process: The proposal, including all of the information requested above and a cover letter, should be sent electronically as a PDF file to the attention of Mr. Ken Miles at kmiles@seaonc.org. Questions regarding the Special Projects Initiative should be sent via to Mr. Ken Miles at the same address. Upon submission you should receive confirmation of your proposal being received. Please contact the SEAONC office, if you do not receive confirmation. The submission due date for proposals is close of business on Wednesday, 30 November Grant Awards and Funding: Proposals will be reviewed and award decisions will be made by the SEAONC Board of Directors. Award decisions are expected to be announced by mid-january 2012 with financial awards to commence by March It is anticipated that the project funding will be awarded in three increments (1) initial award 10% of total budget, (2) interim award made upon receipt of an acceptable progress report made to SEAONC, including accounting statement on funds expended to date 40% of total budget, (3) final award made up submittal of final project report, including accounting statement on funds expended and summary of project deliverables 50% of budget. The project is expected to be completed within one year of the award date; and for budgeting purposes, indirect (overhead) charges are limited to 10% of the award amount. SEAONC reserves the right not to make the final award payment if the final report is not submitted within 6 months of the end of the one-year award period. Any significant changes to the project scope, work plan and/or budget should be submitted in writing for review and approval by SEAONC. Interim Progress Reports: The awardee should report the SEAONC Board of Directors on the progress of the project when milestones are reached or revisions to the project scope are required. Until after the completion of the project and the release of such information to the public, the awardee should not publish, present or distribute to the public or engineering groups, any oral or written conclusions or interim results of the project without the prior consent of the SEAONC Board of Directors. Any permitted interim publication or presentation should indicate that the project is in-progress and contain the language listed below under Final Deliverables. Final Deliverables: The final project deliverables should be submitted to the SEAONC Board of Directors for review of compliance with original proposal submitted before release to the public. By accepting the award, the awardee permits SEAONC or its representatives the right to publish in part or in whole the final project deliverables. The following language should be prominently included within or attached to the final deliverables: The SEAONC Special Projects Initiative This study was undertaken as the 2011 Special Projects Initiative of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC). SEAONC s Special Projects Initiative is intended to provide financial support for innovative projects that will serve SEAONC and its members through initiatives that improve and promote structural engineering practice. This initiative covers a broad range of possible projects, with the key requirement that the projects benefit the SEAONC membership, the structural engineering profession at large, or the community at large on issues that 2