Dear Members:

The next meeting of the SEAoT San Antonio Chapter will be held on Tuesday, October 20st, 2026.  We will be hosting our meeting at Old San Francisco Steak House.

Topic: Simpson Strong‑Tie: Overview of Lateral System Solutions Using Prefabricated Shear Walls and Strong‑Rod Systems in Wood Construction

Summary:

This course provides an overview of lateral force–resisting solutions available for wood‑framed construction, with a focus on Simpson Strong‑Tie prefabricated shear walls and Strong‑Rod™ systems. Participants will examine the fundamental concepts of lateral loads, common design challenges, and engineered solutions that enhance structural performance and constructability.

The presentation explores where lateral load path issues frequently arise, how to identify critical design areas early, and how prefabricated shear walls and rod systems can be effectively integrated to achieve efficient, and reliable lateral systems. Attendees will receive an in‑depth understanding of Strong‑Wall® shear wall solutions and a high‑level overview of Strong‑Rod™ continuous rod systems.

Presenter: Ms. Silvia Dyer, M.S. P.E, Senior Branch Engineer, Simpson Strong-Tie

Silvia is part of the Simpson Strong-Tie engineering team for the Southeast Branch where she focuses on helping customers design and develop engineering solutions using Simpson Strong-Tie products.  She has an extensive background in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities with over 20 years of design experience of which 5 years was industrial experience in power plants in Texas. Her previous roles within Simpson Strong-Tie include Field Engineer and R&D Engineer for Concrete products. She is a registered professional engineer in Texas and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. She is also the Past-President for the Austin Chapter of the Structural Engineers Association of Texas. She provides no equal support on Simpson Strong-Tie's product lines to customers, as well as builds relationships with design professionals, specifiers, and major contractors by providing solutions that help design and build safer, stronger structures.

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Cost:

• $30 for Members
• $40 for Non-Members
• $15 for UTSA Faculty and Students

Proceeds from meeting dues will contribute to the end of year fundraiser event.

Payment:

Registration will be open until Friday, October 16th at 12pm (CT).

After registering, we encourage you to pay online using one of the following options:

• SEAoT San Antonio Payment Page
• Direct pay to SEAoT San Antonio PayPal Account

Please note that after payment, your invoices will still show a balance until payments have been reconciled with PayPal.  This will occur prior to the meeting date.

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Sincerely,

SEAoT San Antonio Chapter

Join us for our next SEAoT Young Professionals (YP) event for pumpkin carving and food drive! The event is free to attend, just bring 3 non-perishable items to receive your pumpkin.

What: Pumpkin Carving at the Pearl

When: Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Where: The Courtyard at the Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

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Guests: Guests are invited

Contact Info: Join our GroupMe to stay up to date on all YP events! Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here: https://groupme.com/join_group/108571519/yxFWI5qM