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April 28, 2025

SGH Structural Engineering Experts Take Part in 2025 SEI Structures Congress

SGH Structural Engineering Experts Take Part in 2025 SEI Structures Congress

Several Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) team members recently participated in the Structural Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Structures Congress 2025 from 9 to 11 April in Phoenix, AZ. The event brought together structural engineers and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in structural engineering, exchange best practices, and showcase innovative solutions.

Several SGH team members presented and contributed to papers in the proceedings.

Presentation Title Session SGH Authors & Presenters
Hole-Drilling and Stress-Relieving Methods to Measure Stresses of Deformed Bars in Tension Defects Investigation -Testing and Inspections Shahab Torabian, Mohammad Nikoukalam, and Said Bolourchi
Evaluating Shear Strength in Concrete Columns: Code-Based versus Alternative Methods Evolving Concrete: Code Changes, Implementation, and Research Vamshi Krishna Gudipati, Keith Palmer, and Ali Roufegarinejad
Analysis Considerations when Investigating Existing Structures vs. Designing New Structure Structural Collapse Investigations – Case Studies Robert Gunter

View the full program.

Other SGH attendees included Michael Bolduc, Gavin Harris, Benjamin Kosbab, Jennifer McGrath, Michael Mudlock, Sanjay Nayak, and Mohammad Salehi.