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INSTRUCTORS: 
Boris Galindo, P.E.
Qiang Wang, P.E., Ph.D
Jay Arehart, Ph.D
Luke Lombardi, P.E.

Purpose and Background

These presentations were recorded at the ASCE Structures Congress 2025.

Design Optimization for Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with FRP (16 minutes)

This presentation explores the design principles and limitations involved in retrofitting reinforced concrete buildings using externally applied fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), particularly carbon fiber materials. It explains how ACI 440 and ACI 562 code provisions guide strength limits, failure modes, and the effectiveness of FRP systems with and without anchorage. Attendees will learn how to optimize FRP design to avoid brittle failures and improve flexural performance, especially in beams with varying reinforcement levels. Design-aid graphs and real-world manufacturer data are used to illustrate practical retrofitting strategies.

The State of Practice of Embodied Carbon in Structural Engineering (50 minutes)

This session presents the latest developments in assessing and reducing embodied carbon in structural systems through the SE 2050 Commitment Program and a forthcoming SEI pre-standard. It outlines the methodology, data sources, and tiered assessment framework for conducting carbon evaluations at various project stages. The webinar also highlights real-world implementation by leading firms, opportunities for design-based carbon reductions, and the growing role of structural engineers in climate-conscious construction. Participants will gain insight into actionable strategies, policy influence, and industry collaboration needed to advance toward net-zero carbon goals.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the design limitations and load combinations associated with externally applied FRP systems as defined in ACI 440 and ACI 562.
• Describe the failure modes in FRP-strengthened members and the role of anchorage in preventing brittle behavior.
• Define the key components and objectives of the SE 2050 Commitment Program and the SEI pre-standard for embodied carbon assessment.
• List the assessment tiers, structural system classifications, and data requirements used to evaluate embodied carbon in building projects.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

• Construction Engineers
• Structural Engineers
• Project Managers
• General Contractors
• Early Career Professionals
• Builders

How to Earn Your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to watch the recording(s) and complete the 10 multiple-choice question post-test.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]