Introducing AISC Design Guide 16 – Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings

This presentation introduces AISC Design Guide 16: Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings, a comprehensive resource for evaluating and strengthening steel structures. The session will cover approaches for assessing existing steel buildings, including visual inspections, nondestructive evaluation, and material testing, while also addressing common deterioration and damage mechanisms such as corrosion and impact damage. Practical considerations for evaluating older details, welds, and connections will also be highlighted, with discussion on efficient repair and strengthening approaches for structures in service. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of both the technical framework and practical advice outlined in Design Guide 16, equipping them with tools to confidently plan and execute structural steel assessment and repair projects.

Speaker:

Christopher M. Hewitt, S.E., P.E., is the Chicago Structural Engineering Division Head at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH). He has been practicing engineering since 2001 and has played a central role in high-profile nuclear, commercial, industrial, and transit projects throughout North America. He has progressive engineering and management experience in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of structures with emphasis on structural steel design, impact analysis, dynamic analysis, and interdisciplinary design of complex facilities.

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