October 28 – Part 1: Evaluation and Modification of Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Description

This is part one of a two-part series. Part one will discuss and demonstrate the methods to first evaluate existing open web steel joists and joist girders for revised loading conditions. This webinar parallels the Steel Joist Institute publication Technical Digest 12 “Evaluation and Modification of Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders.”

This webinar is provided by the Steel Joist Institute. Participants can earn 1.5 PDHs.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the key characteristics of in-place joists.
• Learn how to determine who the original manufacturer was and whether they can provide any additional documentation.
• Learn how to verify the original design loads and evaluate the joist for the new loads.
• Discuss procedures, as part of the evaluation, to identify the joist components and connections that are inadequate.

Speakers

Bruce Brothersen, P.E., P.Eng.
Senior Innovation Architect – Innovation Services  | Vulcraft

Bruce has worked for Vulcraft for over 30 years. He has worked in a variety of roles at two locations and currently is working in the Innovations Services Group. Bruce graduated from Utah State University and serves there on an advisory board. Bruce also leads the SJI Education Committee. He enjoys giving webinars and looks forward giving this one.

Date/Time

Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET

Who Should Attend This Webinar?

Structural engineers, fabricators, detailers and connection design firms that are responsible for steel joist and Joist Girder building designs and their connections. Those with very little design experience as well as those with many years of experience will find the course beneficial.

Professional Development Hours

Each participant can earn 1.5 PDHs and receive a certificate of completion from SJI.

Registration Fees

Registration is $95 per person for individual and $495 for site registration.

• Individual registration provides unique links for login for each individual you register.
  • If you order multiple individual registrations, you will need to email webinars@steeljoist.org the names and email addresses of the individuals you purchased the webinar for so they can receive their unique link.
• Site registration provides one link for login, allowing multiple people to view the webinar.