Annual Joint Meeting with ASHRAE's Philadelphia Chapter and SMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity featuring a presentation on Seismic Restraint by Eli Howard, SMACNA Executive Director of Technical Services, as well as Student Night with Scholarship Presentations.

Seismic Bracing of HVAC system components has become increasingly important to maintain system integrity during a seismic event. The SMACNA/ANSI Seismic Restraint Manual provides guidance for designers and contractors for the implementation of restraints for sheet metal ducts, piping and conduit to assure these components are more likely to stay connected to the structure during a seismic event. Requirements within ASCE 7-10 on non-structural components (ductwork) will also be covered. Additionally, with the continued advent of mobile Apps, two new HVAC Industry Apps (SMACNA) for Duct Leakage and HVAC Duct Construction will be presented.

As SMACNA’s Executive Director Technical Services, Eli Howard has the overall responsibilities of the more than 30+ SMACNA Technical and ANSI Standards related to the HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry. 

He is a member of four of ASHRAE Technical Committees. 

He has additional responsibilities as SMACNA Liaison to NFPA 90A &90B, CSI, USGBC, ICC and IAPMO Green Committee. 

Prior to joining SMACNA, Eli was Manager of Technical Program Development for NEMI providing technical assistance to contractors in energy engineering and IAQ technologies. His experience also includes work with Marriott International as Mechanical Engineer for design/construction of hotels in the United States, Hong Kong and Poland.

Mr. Howard holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Allegheny College.

Tickets

$40.00 Non-Member

$40.00 Society Member

$30.00 Chapter Member

$25.00 YEA Member

$0.00 Student Member

$0.00 Life Member