Structural Failures

Architectural Design and Engineering Challenges

Dr. Adel Abdelnaby, Ph.D., S.E., P.E.

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

The University of Memphis

Sponsored by

Keynote Sponsor

Thursday, November 17, 2022

CiV - the Center for Architecture + Design

251 Riverside Drive, Memphis

11:30am : : Doors & Catering Open

12pm : : Program

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

$25 AIA/Partner Advance* ($35 reg.)

$200 AIA/Partner Table of 8

$35 Public Advance* ($45 reg.)

$15 Student Advance* ($20 reg.)

* Advance Registration ends: November 14, 5pm

Please note that we have implemented a tiered cost approach (Advance & Regular registration levels) to aid in proper planning.

AIA Continuing Education: 1 LU/HSW

PARKING
Ample parking is available at One Beale Parking or download the Groove Shuttle App to catch a ride for just $1.25 (add'l riders just $.75 each). Please do not park in the front drive. This is reserved for Riverboat logistics, construction personnel and park staff. Guests with mobility issues, please email Amber for a parking pass.

Lunch Menu

Linguini with Hot Garlic Shrimp

Caprese Crostini

Broccoli

Salad Bar

Chocolate Pecan Squares

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In this lecture, we will present case studies of previous structural failures of buildings and bridges due to combinations of causes. We will highlight cases where the decisions made during the design process have contributed to such failures. Finally, lessons learned from failure will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

Understand causes of structural failures.
Identify structural engineering challenges due to complex architectural design.
Learn more about failures due to design errors, defective construction, material deficiencies, excessive loading, improper usage or modification, deterioration and degradation, and combination of causes.
Learn more about the importance of passing certain critical information to the engineer of record and the contractor through documented communications during the design, construction, and post-construction phases.

Dr. Adel E. Abdelnaby holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012). He has been on the faculty of the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Memphis since the fall of 2012. He has more than seventeen years of experience in the field of failure analysis of buildings and bridges. His professional experience includes working as a consultant on projects related to building enclosure, forensic analysis, litigation support, restoration, and renovation work. He is proficient in performing experimental and numerical simulations utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory testing equipment and advanced finite element methods to investigate the failure behavior of highly complex structural systems. He has assessed, repaired, and designed high-profile structures in the US and overseas.

Dr. Abdelnaby is also a frequent guest speaker at failure analysis related symposiums. He spoke to national and international audiences on multiple structural engineering topics and has authored numerous technical articles related to structural engineering. In addition, Adel has extensive knowledge of current structural engineering design and assessment codes and standards, including the International Residential and Building Codes, ASCE 7-16, ACI 318-14, AISC Manual and Specifications, NDS 2018, TMS 402/602, and AASHTO.

After the luncheon, head over to the

Pella Memphis Open House

Thursday November 17th, 2022, 4:30pm to 7pm

Join us, your local team of experts, for Wine and Cheese, Tasty Bites, and Beers as an excuse to get together. We’ll gladly show off our showroom in Germantown and demonstrate and talk through window installation methods. Plus, we’ll have cool prizes drawn throughout the evening too!

RSVP here before November 15^th so we can cater accordingly.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pella Windows & Doors

3092 Village Shops Dr Ste 16,

Germantown, TN 38138

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Our programming relies on the generosity of our Corporate Partners. Enjoy exposure at the monthly Forum luncheons using one of the following.

Setup must be complete by 11am on the event date. All materials must be removed by 2pm at the conclusion of the luncheon. Paid Corporate Partners and AIA Memphis members only.

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