About SEI
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) is a vibrant community of more than 20,000 structural engineers within the American Society of Civil Engineers. SEI started on October 1, 1996 in order to serve the unique needs of the structural engineering community while influencing change on broader issues that shape the entire civil engineering community.
Because SEI members are leaders in structural engineering practice and academia, SEI provides great networking opportunities while stimulating coordination and understanding between academia and practicing engineers - driving the practical application of cutting edge research.
SEI produces technical publications, journals, conferences, continuing education, codes and standards, and professional practice documents that advance the structural engineering profession.
SEI advances our members' careers, stimulates technological advancement, and improves professional practice.
SEI Leads by-
- Coordinating efforts with other standards organizations to promote uniformity.
- Participating in ISO committees to ensure that SEI and ISO standards are compatible and that U.S. engineers are on an equal footing technically when proposing work internationally.
- Coordinating efforts with other structural engineering organizations such as NCSEA, CASE, ACI, TMS, AISC, IStructE, and IABSE.
- Deploys post-disaster assessment teams to evaluate performance of the built environment to improve codes and standards. Teams include World Trade Center and Pentagon in 2011; Earthquake Effects in Chile, New Zealand, Japan; and the Joplin Missouri Tornado.
SEI Membership
SEI involves all facets of the structural engineering community including practicing engineers, research scientists, academicians, technologist, material suppliers, contractors, and owners. Membership in the Structural Engineering Institute is open to anyone with an interest in structural engineering.
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Mission
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) will advance and serve the structural engineering profession.2008 Strategic Vision
| In 2033, the Structural Engineering Profession will be: - A unique, fully engaged profession with a strong identity; - Recognized for the contribution the profession makes to |
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| - Stewards of the built environment; and - Attractive to the best and brightest. |
SEI Organizational Structure
SEI advances the structural engineering profession through the activities of its four divisions:Business and Professional Activities Division - BPAD promotes change in business and professional development issues unique to the structural engineering profession including SE licensing
Codes and Standards Division - CSAD through more than 20 committees, develops and maintains leading design standards that are used worldwide such as ASCE 7
Local Activities Division - LAD provides technical and professional services to local SEI Chapters and Structural Technical Groups
Technical Activities Division - TAD advances the profession with the dedicated work of its 72 technical committees that produce technical papers and publications, organize the annual Structures Congress, and produce the Journal of Structural Engineers, the Journal of Bridge Engineering, and the Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction.
