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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
NORTH CAROLINA SECTION
EASTERN BRANCH
LUNCHEON
Speaker: Ayman Elfouly, PE
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
Topic: High Fidelity Non-Linear Structural Analysis under Extreme Loading Conditions using Extreme Loading Technology
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Summary: Extreme Loading for Structures Software or ELS, is an advanced non-linear structural analysis software tool designed specifically for structural engineers. ELS allows structural engineers to study the 3D behavior of structures through both the continuum and discrete stages of loading. This includes static and dynamic loads such as those generated by a blast, seismic events, impact, progressive collapse, and the wind. Unlike many structural analysis software tools which are based on the Finite Element Method (FEM), ELS utilizes a non-linear solver based on the Applied Element Method (AEM).
This allows ELS to automatically analyze structural behavior during elastic and inelastic modes including the automatic yielding of reinforcement, detection, and generation of plastic hinges, buckling & post-buckling, crack propagation, membrane action & P-Delta effect, and separation of elements. The resulting debris and impacts with structural elements are also automatically analyzed and stress redistribution is inherently calculated.
Speaker: Ayman is a Senior Structural Engineer at Applied Science International, LLC (ASI). During his 17+ years working for ASI, he was able to develop a strong background in structural vulnerability assessment, demolition analysis, and progressive collapse analysis where he gained a lot of experience in non-linear structural analysis. Moreover, he had managed several AT/FP projects where he gained a lot of experience in this field and allowed him to publish many technical papers on progressive collapse analysis.
Location: We will be conducting this luncheon virtually in order to continue practicing social distancing guidelines as recommended by North Carolina. Instructions and a link to the virtual meeting (via Zoom) will been sent to the registered participants. If you do not receive the login information, please contact us. You will have the option to install software for a better viewing experience, but the video will otherwise play in a standard web browser. You will not need to create an account.
Fee: Please register online and provide a $10 registration fee.
PDH: To help Professional Engineers in attendance acquire 15 Professional Development Hour (PDH) units per license renewal period in accordance with 21 NCAC 56.1703, a one hour PDH certificate will be emailed to registered participants after the presentation.