Honoring Professor Emeritus Ted Galambos

On October 28th, Professor Emeritus Ted Galambos is being honored with the 2022 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification being dedicated in his honor. The department is hosting a technical seminar followed by a reception that is hosted by LeJeune Steel. I am forwarding you this message as a reminder in case you have not already responded, to invite you to participate in this event through attendance on the 28th of October and/or through providing a comment to Ted to be included in a memory book to be presented to Ted that evening. For further information or to contribute your comment, please click on the link provided in the message below, and I will do my best to ensure that your comments are included. If you have a photo to share, you can send it to me via e-mail at cfrench@umn.edu.

Celebrate with us!

You are invited to an Oct. 28 seminar outlining the new AISC specification which will be followed by a special dedication and reception honoring Ted.

Honoring Professor Emeritus Theodore V. Galambos
“Getting Up-to-date with the 2022 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings”
Friday, Oct. 28, 2022
Civil Engineering Building, Room 210
500 Pillsbury Dr. SE
University of Minnesota

4-5:15 p.m.—Seminar (featuring Jim Malley and Cynthia Duncan)
5:15-6 p.m.—Special dedication and reception
Special thanks to LeJeune Steel for sponsoring this event.

Space is limited and registration by Oct. 17 is required.

About the presenters:

Jim Malley, is COO, Senior Principal of Degenkolb, and Chair of the AISC Committee on Specifications. Malley has over 30 years of experience in the seismic design, evaluation and rehabilitation of building structures. He was responsible for the analytical and testing investigations performed as part of the SAC Steel Project in response to the 1994 Northridge earthquake damage. Jim was also one of the authors of the PEER Tall Buildings Institute “Guidelines for the Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings” and is heavily involved in the seismic peer review of numerous tall building projects in areas of high seismic risk including some of the tallest buildings on the West Coast. Jim has also done consulting work for the Department of Veterans for almost 30 years, acting as the Structural Engineer of Record on well over $2 Billion of construction on new construction and seismic retrofit projects.

Cynthia Duncan is Senior Director of Engineering at AISC. Ms. Duncan oversees the planning and development of AISC technical publications, including standards, manuals, and design guides. Having been at AISC for most of her career, she works with technical committees involving volunteer educators, consulting engineers, and industry representatives to develop AISC standards and manuals; most notable are the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and the Steel Construction Manual. Her involvement began with the 1st edition Load and Resistance Factor Design Manual of Steel Construction and includes the 16th edition Steel Construction Manual.

Send congratulations!
You are invited to help us celebrate this incredible moment in Ted’s career. Our department is gathering short messages and/or photos from Ted’s former students, colleagues, collaborators, and friends like you. These messages and photos will be gathered into a memory book to be presented to Ted. To have your message included, please complete this form by Oct. 17.

Make a gift to the Theodore V. Galambos Scholarship Fund

If desired, you may also make a contribution in support of the Theodore V. Galambos Scholarship Fund in his honor. The Galambos Scholarship is a fitting tribute to his extraordinary legacy of teaching and research. We look forward to sharing news of your gift with Ted, so please make your gift before Oct. 17.

Thank you for joining with us to honor Ted’s exceptional leadership.

2022-2023 Board Election Results

Congratulations to all of our new officers for 2022-2023 and thank you to everyone that voted.

Ariel Christenson President

Alysa Johnson President Elect

Andrew Nordseth First Past-President

Lauren Linderman Secretary

Riley Dvorak Treasurer

Hannah Albertus-Benham Director of Communications

Tumer Akakin Director of Awards

Meredith Lis Director of Outreach

Danielle Nielsen Director of Events

ASCE tours the new Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas

On September 29th, members of ASCE and civil engineering students from the University of St. Thomas spent a few hours learning about the construction of the new STEAM building and visiting the construction site at the University’s engineering campus! This event was hosted by civil engineering staff at the University and McGough Construction, with a presentation by the lead structural engineer, Swami Palanisami, P.E. This tour and presentation focused on the unique strong wall/ strong floor design being utilized in the construction of this five-story, 130,000 sq. ft., LEED certified education center. The building is anticipated to be open for the spring semester of 2024.

2022-2023 Elections are Open - Cast your Vote

2022-2023 ASCE MN Board Elections (constantcontact.com)

Please check your email address on file with asce.org! See website post on Aug 29, 2022 for details.

Elections are Coming - Update Your Contact Info

Not getting our emails? Switched jobs? Moved? Here’s how to update your contact information on file with ASCE MN.

• Go to www.asce.org

• Click “Login” in the top right corner

• Log in with username & password

• In the upper right corner in the drop down under your name, click “Manage my Account”

• Your account page will then pop up, where you can update email, mailing address, subscriptions, communication preferences, etc.

This is your one-stop shop! Any changes made will automatically get updated at the local level (ASCE MN communicates via email). Still having issues? Email communications@ascemn.org.

August Society Webinars

Look at all of these upcoming seminars available to members! Log in to your ASCE account at collaborate.asce.org to register & for more information.

Summer Planning Meeting: That's a Wrap!

Your ASCE-MN section leadership was busy making plans for the upcoming year in the annual planning meeting today. There were lots of things to cover from supporting younger member group and student chapter activities, to budgeting, communications, and the list goes on!

At the section level, we offer membership benefits of monthly meetings - technical topics, awards banquets, and membership appreciation social. Pencil the dates on your calendar! (Check the web page for tentative dates and topics.)

Know of a great speaker for one of the section meetings? Let us know at events@ascemn.org.

Looking to dive into community outreach? We’ve got ideas for you. Contact outreach@ascemn.org.

Not getting our emails? Contact communications@ascemn.org.

Considering getting more involved? Contact president@ascemn.org.

Stay cool in the last few weeks of summer, and we’ll be back in full swing starting in September. Hope to see you then!

2022 ASCE Minnesota Awards Banquet

Please join us for our annual Awards Banquet on April 21st at the Delta Hotel in Minneapolis! We will feature our Section and Committee activities for the year, honor students from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State University (Mankato), and University of St. Thomas for academic achievement and service to ASCE, recognize ASCE-MN section members who have won awards, and present new ASCE Life Members with certificates of this achievement. Join us for an evening of celebration and networking as we reflect back on the past couple years of civil engineering achievements and look forward to the many new opportunities in store for our industry!

Our Keynote Speaker for this event will be MNDOT Interim Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger, PE. Nancy has worked for the Minnesota Department of Transportation for over 22 years, in engineering and management positions. Nancy was appointed Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer in December 2019. Prior to her current role, she served as the Assistant Commissioner for Engineering Services, and the State Bridge Engineer.

5:00pm - 6:00pm, Social Hour (hosted appetizers and drink ticket, cash bar)

6:00pm - 7:00pm, Dinner (3-course plated meal)

7:00pm - 8:30pm, Presentation & Awards Program

Please use the link below to register for this event. We look forward to spending an evening together celebrating our many civil engineering achievements!

Registration Fees:

ASCE Members - $30

Non-members - $40

Students - Free

Life Members and Award Recipients - Free

NOTE: Our payment system is currently down so those who register before it is restored will be charged at a later date.

Register

Innovative Applications using TDA - Additional Resources

Thank you to all who attended our March joint Section Meeting with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)! TDA Manufacturing and our speaker, Monte Niemi appreciated the opportunity to speak to our group about the various civil engineering applications of tire-derived aggregate, or TDA.

Below is a link to an additional video resource provided by TDA manufacturing that expands on some of the topics they covered. Feel free to check it out and contact tdamanufacturing@gmail.com with any questions you may have!

Governor Walz’s Capitol Budget Bill Prioritizes Infrastructure

St. Paul, MN—Governor Tim Walz released his $2.7 billion 2022 capitol budget bill to the public on Tuesday, January 18th. Of the numerous appropriations in the bill, over $560 million was set aside for various infrastructure projects including $90 million for local road grants, $200 million for bridges, and $200 million for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The Governor’s bonding proposal includes a combination of General Obligation Bonds, Trunk Highway Bonds, and cash.

“The priorities in this bonding bill are an important start to make the infrastructure investments that are needed,” said Andrew Nordseth, President of the Minnesota Chapter of ASCE. “We have the opportunity to begin to close the infrastructure gaps that exist across the state. As our current infrastructure ages, costs will continue to rise. Investments are needed now and need to continue into the future.”

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is in the process of developing a 2022 Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure. This report card examines all sectors of infrastructure across the state and assigns grades based on several criteria. The report will update the 2018 Report Card for Minnesota’s Infrastructure, which identified significant gaps across nine key areas including roads, bridges, and wastewater. The 2018 Report Card gave Minnesota a “C” average, which means our infrastructure is in mediocre condition and needs improvement.

“Our volunteer members are working hard to complete their analysis on Minnesota’s infrastructure needs and make recommendations of how we can improve,” said Katie Zadrozny, who is leading the 2022 Report Card team. “What I can tell you now is we’re seeing a continued need for ongoing, sustainable investments across the board.”

With a $7.7 billion surplus, the Legislature is not short on decisions to make during session. Adding to the decisions is $4.8 billion in federal infrastructure money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that is coming to the state. Most of this money requires a 20% state match and will only be available for five years. While increased federal investment is a good thing, Nordseth encouraged state lawmakers to take a longer view of things.

“The state has funding gaps and needs as far as 20 years into the future,” he added. “The new federal money is only for five years. What happens after 2026? ASCE urges policymakers to continue to look to the future. Even with this federal money, ASCE’s work shows that the cost of needed upgrades will soon outpace available funding. The Governor’s bill is an encouraging start, and we look forward to our voice being a part of the process.”

For More Information Contact:

January 18, 2022 Cathy Gillen, cgillen@asce.org