Special Events

Thursday, April 14

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Opening Luncheon, Plenary Speaker and Awards Program

Delivering the Hoover Dam Bypass Cradle- To- Grave Project Management Strategies

The Opening Plenary provides an opportunity to renew acquaintances, recognize accomplishments, and consider the future of the Structural Engineering profession.  The session also includes the annual SEI business meeting, providing an overview of recent initiatives and program developments, and the presentation of SEI/ASCE Awards for outstanding achievements and contributions to the practice and advancement of structural and civil engineering.

PLENARY SPEAKER: F. Dave Zanetell, P.E., PMP, Project Manager, Central Federal Lands Highway Division

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Grand Opening Reception

Join your colleagues poolside to discuss engineering topics, management strategy and the future of the industry among an infinity-edge dipping pool, manicured lawns and trees, and a miniature vineyard.  Cocktails, appetizers and entertainment will inspire a great beginning to the Structures 2011 Congress.

Friday, April 15

THIS EVENT IS FULL (as of 3/31/11).

A TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.  TICKET TRANSFERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

An Evening at the Hoover Dam

Completed in 1935, Hoover Dam's 726 foot-high structure was the highest dam in the world at the time.  Awe inspiring, it's a magnificant monument to man's vision and fortitude - the dam that tamed the mighty Colorado River.  Today, Hoover Dam is both a National Historic Landmark and Modern Civil Engineering Wonder of the world. 

The Bypass Bridge opened on October 16, 2010.  This signature bridge spans the Black Canyon, 1,500 feet south of the Hoover Dam and connects Arizona and Nevada nearly 900-feet above the Colorado River. 

Buses will depart the hotel at 5:30 p.m. to take attendees to the Hoover Dam for an evening of exclusive tours of the power plant, visitors center and museum and magnificant views of the Dam and Bypass Bridge.  Savory and appetizing hors' d'ouerves and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. 

Alcohol will not be permitted at this event due to United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) rules.

Saturday, April 16

Closing Session

The Las Vegas Strip, located in Clark County, Nevada, is home to some of the most unusual structures that have been built in the world today.  The theme is that imagination should know no bounds and creativity is needed to re-invigorate and re-invent a community.  This has been taken to heart by the design professionals, the developers, and project owners.

The science of attracting visitors is understanding their desirese and meet them.  This requires an environment that is not bigger, but better, to stimulate the senses and quicken the pulse.  Much of the technology to build these favulous structures is behind the scenes employing new products, procedures and processes.

These unique buildings create challenges for engineers to assure their stability as well as meeting the necessary "special effects."  new concepts for design, review, and compliance needed to be developed to assure the safety and security of our citizens as well as that of the more than 40 million tourists who visit Clark Country each year.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ronald L. Lynn, Director/Building Official, Clark County Department of Development Services