November 18 – Part 2: Evaluation and Modification of Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Description

This is part two of a two-part series to discuss and demonstrate the methods to modify 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

• Give several methods and practices to modify existing joists to increase the load-carrying capacity.
• Provide details that are commonly used to increase the load-carrying capacity of a joist component.
• Address the realistic limits of modifications with alternatives when modifications are not possible.
• Show examples where the joist lengths are altered.

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: November 18, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30 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.