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SEAoT Houston November 2026 Meeting (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

THURSDAY, November 19, 2026

11:30 AM : Social

11:45 AM : Lunch

12:00 PM : Presentation Program

1:00 PM : Event Ends

Amenities Hall, 3700 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77042

Tel: +1 713 266 6900

Topic: “Nothing Fits”: Putting a 100-Ton Crane on a Sixteen-Foot Dam Bridge (1.0 PDH)

Presenter: Ashish Patel, PE.

Abstract:

A 1975 spillway service bridge at the Brazos River Authority’s Sterling C. Robertson Dam: 16 feet between curbs, three prestressed girders, and a ten-ton bulkhead that has to come out of the water once a year. The crane industry’s verdict was consistent — nothing fits — and the bridge engineer retained to check the two candidate cranes agreed. LAN was asked to find one crane. It found three.

This is the story of what changed when a structural team treated the crane as part of the structure instead of a question for someone else: a load chart read for what it actually certifies, a witnessed load test in place of an inherited assumption, a deck that governed where the girders did not, and two crane manufacturers who — asked precisely and shown the bridge — certified configurations that appear in no brochure. It ends in October 2026 with the bulkheads in the air, exactly as drawn.

The published “no” is the edge of someone’s chart, not of physics.

Bio:

Ashish Patel, P.E. is a Senior Associate and Team Leader at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) in Houston, with 23 years of structural engineering experience that runs from the analysis of satellite structures, through ferry transfer spans articulated like a human hand, to the cranes on a dam bridge at the center of this presentation.

His practice spans new design and the evaluation of existing structures across water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, and commercial and industrial work: levees, dams, erosion-control and scour-protection structures; utility, vehicular, and railroad bridges; pavements; port, intermodal, and marine facilities from container-yard structures to docks, bulkhead walls, fenders, and mooring systems; and commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, and data centers. He applies the same first-principles approach to condition assessments, non-destructive and partially destructive testing, forensic engineering, and resiliency retrofits.

A licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and an active SEAoT member and chapter presenter, Ashish advocates for structural engineers who take the helm of the whole problem rather than their slice of it

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Registration closes 24 hours before the meeting. Walk-in registration accepted if seats/plates available.

2027 SEAoT Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration (04/15/2027)

Thu, 15 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT

2027 SEAoT Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration

April 15-16

San Antonio, Texas

The Structural Engineers Association of Texas (SEAoT) Annual State Conference has become a tradition of learning and networking for engineers. This valuable conference is made possible by continued support from our exhibitors and conference sponsors.

As a sponsor, your organization will be featured to industry professionals and decision-makers. By aligning with SEAoT, you position your brand at the forefront of industry innovation and professional development. Our events, publications, and digital platforms provide multiple touchpoints to showcase your products and services, fostering connections that can lead to long-term partnerships. Sponsorship with SEAoT is not just about visibility—it’s about being a recognized leader in the structural engineering community.

Conference Sponsor - $10,000 - SOLD OUT

Four (4) full Conference passes
Four (4) Welcome Reception passes
Four (4) Evening Social passes
Four (4) Awards Luncheon passes
One (1) Premium Exhibitor Table
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Full-page color ad in conference program - back cover.
Premier logo placement on event materials including conference program, and event signage.
Logo recognition in SEAoT State Journal.
Logo recognition in SEAoT social media platforms and digital event promotions.

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000

Two (2) full Conference passes
Two (2) Welcome Reception passes
Two (2) Evening Social passes
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Full-page color ad in conference program.
Logo placement on event materials including conference program, and event signage.
Logo recognition in SEAoT State Journal.
Logo recognition in SEAoT social media platforms and digital event promotions.

Gold Sponsor - $4,000

One (1) full Conference pass
One (1) Welcome Reception pass
One (1) Evening Social pass
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Half-page color ad in conference program.
Logo placement on event materials including conference program, and event signage.
Logo recognition in SEAoT State Journal.
Logo recognition in SEAoT social media platforms and digital event promotions.

Silver Sponsor - $2,500

One (1) full Conference pass
One (1) Evening Social pass
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Quarter page color ad in conference program.
Logo placement on event materials including conference program, and event signage.
Logo recognition in SEAoT State Journal.
Logo recognition in SEAoT social media platforms and digital event promotions.

Bronze Sponsor - $1,500

One (1) full Conference pass
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Logo placement on event materials including conference program, and event signage.
Logo recognition in SEAoT State Journal.

Welcome Reception Sponsor - $1.000

One (1) Welcome Reception pass
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Recognition in printed and digital Conference materials, including signage at the Conference.

Awards Luncheon Sponsor - $2,000

Two (2) Awards Luncheon passes
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Recognition in printed and digital Conference materials, including signage at the Conference.

Keynote Sponsor- $2,500

Two (2) Conference Passes
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Recognition in printed and digital Conference materials, including signage at the Conference.
Ad space before speaker introduction

Coffee Break Sponsor - $1,000

One (1) Conference Pass
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Recognition in printed and digital Conference materials, including signage at the Conference

Single Premiun Space Exhibitor Booth - $2,000

(1) 6'x30" skirted table with two chairs and a small trash can.
Two exhibit passes per booth.*
(2) Welcome Reception Passes
(2) Evening Social Passes
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Recognition in printed and digital Conference materials, including signage at the Conference.
Conference WiFi.
Extension cord with power strip available for an additional fee.
Premium placement in exhibit hall

Single Space Exhibitor Booth - $1,500

(1) 6'x30" skirted table with two chairs and a small trash can.
Two exhibit passes per booth*
(2) Welcome Reception Passes
(2) Evening Social Passes
Company description, weblink, and logo on the SEAoT website from the time of your commitment through the end of the Conference.
Recognition in printed and digital Conference materials, including signage at the Conference.
Conference WiFi.
Extension cord with power strip available for an additional fee.

Full Page Color Ad - $750

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Half Page Color Ad - $350

Size: 7 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Quarter Page Color Ad - $225

Size 3.25" x 4.75"

*Electricity is an additional fee

2027 SEAoT Conference (04/15/2027)

Thu, 15 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Join Us for the 2027 SEAoT State Conference!

The 2027 SEAoT State Conference is the premier gathering for structural engineers, bringing together leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across Texas and beyond. Taking place April 15–16, 2027, in San Antonio, the conference will offer two days of education, professional connection, and opportunities to engage with leaders and organizations serving the structural engineering community.

Join us in San Antonio as SEAoT continues to shape the future of structural engineering!

Pricing

Register early and save $25. Early-bird pricing ends December 17, 2026.

Member

$375 $400

Early-bird price

Non-Member

$425 $450

Early-bird price

Student

$250 $275

Early-bird price

Member pricing applies to SEAoT and SEA members.

Cancellations and refunds are accepted until March 12, 2027.

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