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AFFILIATIONS AND STANDARDS
We are not engineers who think they know everything, this keeps us hungry to learn more.
The Tower Engineer maintains membership in the nations leading professional organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers. We also keep abreast of governing codes so our designs are accurate, comprehensive, and easily permittable.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
Sterling Steele has been a member of the ASCE since 2009. The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society.
ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
Through the expertise of its active membership, ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
Established in 1996, SEI advances our members' careers, stimulates technological advancement, and improves professional practice. SEI drives the practical application of cutting-edge research by improving coordination and understanding between academia and practicing engineers.
CODES AND DESIGN STANDARDS
The tower industry is a heavily regulated industry. The structural design of the tower industry is no exception. The Tower Engineer is knowledgeable in the many codes and standards that govern tower design. Including:
Telecommunications Industry Association, TIA-222
International Code Council, IBC
American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
American Concrete Institute, ACI 318
American Institute of Steel Construction, The Steel Construction Manual
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
Sterling Steele, PE since 2009 has maintained "Model Law Engineer" status and utilizes the records program through the NCEES. This enables expedited license approval.
NCEES is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional licensure for engineers and surveyors. It develops, administers, and scores the examinations used for engineering and surveying licensure in the United States.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
To provide our clients peace of mind, protection and to meet contractual requirements, The Tower Engineer maintains professional liability insurance through ASCE Member Advantages.
TOWER NUMERICS ADVANCED TOWER MODELING AND DESIGN
Sterling Steele, PE has completed the Tower Numerics Advanced Tower Modeling and Design Training.
LPILE
The Tower Engineer utilizes LPILE software by Ensoft, Inc for its pile and caisson design.
RISA 3D
Specialized and unconventional tower designed is performed using Risa 3D.
