Designing Steel-Framed Storm Shelters and Practical Steel Solutions
Price range: $0.00 through $25.00
Description
New schools and other public buildings in areas of possible severe weather including tornadoes and hurricanes are being designed and constructed with storm shelters. These safe areas are usually in a common portion of the structure that can house all those who would commonly be in the building, such as the total student and faculty of a high school. This session will review some of the common practices being utilized to effectively and economically provide such safe places.
This webinar is provided by the Steel Joist Institute. Participants can earn 1.5 PDHs.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key considerations and initial steps when a storm shelter is requested as part of a school or public building project.
- Explain the performance expectations and design requirements that influence storm shelter member, connection, and detailing decisions.
- Review how engineering intent, system behavior, and verification work together to support successful storm shelter design.
- Understand the importance of early coordination and alignment in achieving reliable storm shelter performance during extreme weather events.
Speakers
Riley Mahaffey, P.E.
Principal at Lochsa Engineering
Riley has 30+ years of experience in the structural engineering field. He has provided engineering design and contractual support for a wide range of projects from high end residential to complex commercial projects in the fields of education, hospitality, sports arenas, correctional, entertainment, and government facilities. He served as a Principal and engineer of record for all types of projects, including innovative techniques and advances in technology. He has become a leading advocate and technical expert in the fields of offsite and volumetric modular construction.
Scott Russell, SE, PE
Manager – Innovation Services at Nucor Vulcraft/Verco Group
Scott is a licensed professional civil and structural engineer. He has worked for Nucor Corporation for 31 years, 20 of which in metal building systems, and 11 now with Vulcraft and Verco, the country’s leading supplier of open-web steel joists, steel deck, and bar grating. He currently leads a nationwide innovation and market expansion team focused on solutions that address trends in the construction world and how we can build more economically, more efficiently, and more sustainably. Throughout his career, he has been active in several organizations, notably the MBMA, AISI, and the ASCE 7 Standards committees.
Pittman Elementary School storm shelter photo courtesy of: https://sbj.net/stories/from-
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