Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Educational Program!
Kyle Wilson, Regional Engineer of SidePlate
Subject: Advanced Engineered Structural Steel Connections
Kyle works as the company’s South Pacific Regional Engineer where he works to help design projects and build clientele for SidePlate as the leading technology in moment frame design. Kyle and his colleagues work with Structural Engineers, Architects, Fabricators, and General Contractors to assist in the implementation of SidePlate connections. Kyle obtained his Bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego where he started conducting research at the structural laboratories. Having also worked in general contracting, and structural engineering, he later found his home at SidePlate. His passion is to advocate for the construction industry where he can collaborate with progressive thinkers of diverse backgrounds to make a positive and sustainable impact on society.
Presentation Outline:
- Defining SidePlate Systems, Inc.
o What we are
o What we do
o Who we work with
- History of SidePlate
o A structural engineering company born after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake
o Changing technologies to adapt to our client’s needs
- The science behind SidePlate
o The testing process to become a pre-qualified moment frame design
o Key differences between SidePlate versus conventional moment frame designs
- Performance Evaluation
o Case studies
o Cost comparisons between SidePlate versus conventional moment frame designs
o Resiliency
- Working with SidePlate
o Who we work with
o Services and tools we offer
- Conclusion
