The CFSEI Technical Council of the Hawaii Steel Alliance will host:

Innovative CFS Floor System: Development, Behavior, And Detailing

By Dr. Matthew Fadden & Dr. William Collins

This webinar will focus on the ideation, development, analysis and experimental evaluation of an innovative lightweight modular floor system utilizing cold-formed steel. As part of a research project funded by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), researchers at the University of Kansas developed a novel floor system composed primarily of cold-formed steel, intended for modular use in steel-framed buildings. The webinar will highlight the background and initial development of the floor system, including design and construction considerations and corresponding analyses. As rapid fabrication, vibration mitigation and diaphragm behavior were emphasized in the development of the floor system, experimental testing of the floor focused on the cyclic behavior of connectors in the cold-formed steel components, vibration serviceability of the floor, and cyclic diaphragm performance within a steel-framed structure. All aspects of system validation will be presented, including physical and analytical evaluations as well as recommendations for future implementation and other project applications. This webinar is for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. One plus hour of lecture, followed by discussion and questions (1.5 hours total).

Webinar Materials.

• Presenter's notes
• Evaluation Form
• Attendance Form

Presenters:

Matthew F. Fadden, Ph.D., P.E., Wiss Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE)

Dr. Fadden joined WJE with 10 years of experience in structural engineering research and consulting. His primary areas of expertise include the design, analysis and evaluation of steel structures (hot-rolled and cold-formed) and reinforced concrete structures. Additionally, Dr. Fadden has expertise in structural evaluation using finite element modeling and structural testing. His experience also includes seismic design, structural vibrations, offshore structures and litigation support. 

Dr. Fadden is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Alabama, Florida, Kansas and Louisiana. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan.

WiLliam N. Collins, Ph.D., P.E., UniverSIty of Kansas

Dr. Collins is the Chair's Council Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. Dr. Collins' expertise is in structural engineering, with a particular focus on fracture and fatigue bahavior and metallic infrastructure. He has been associated with numerous projects related to structural behavior, fabrication and inspection. He is active with numerous professional organizations, including TRB, ASTM International and the AASHTO/NSBA Collaboration. Dr. Collins is also engaged in a variety of educational initiatives at the University of Kansas, including development and implementation of peer mentoring in structural engineering curricula, an effort that has spread to other groups and departments within the university. He was awarded the AISC Milek Fellowship in 2021.

Dr. Collins is a registered Professional Engineer in Kansas. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Materials from Virginia Tech.

Registration Deadline is August 24th at 12 noon.