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Meeting/Event Information
ASCE October Virtual Technical Session
PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes at 5:00 PM on October 14, 2025. If you do not receive an e-mail from ASCE Houston, you have not successfully registered. A link to the webinar will be sent the morning of the event to the e-mail address you registered with.
Two-Dimensional Modular Steel
Presented by James L. Ryan, P.E.
ABOUT THE SESSION
Traditional steel erection has relied on truck-transported, on-site “stick-built” construction — except in the case of massive, ship-transported 3D modules used in oil, gas, and chemical plants. But for the past 25 years, James L. Ryan, P.E., has led a different path — championing the use of Two-Dimensional Modular Steel to revolutionize steel design and construction.
In this session, Jim will share insights from his 45-year career, including how modular steel panel designs have:
- Reduced elevated-height floor component installation by a factor of ten
- Enabled the installation of over 10,000 modular steel panels to date
- Optimized stackability for transport without cost premiums
- Improved safety and speed through above-floor installation using high-strength, one-sided bolt assemblies
Attendees will gain an inside look at the evolution of this innovative approach, supported by real-world metrics and practical applications.
SPEAKERS
James L. Ryan, P.E.
Civil, Principal Engineer – Steel Design and Modular Steel
Silky Wong, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., CEng MICE, P.Eng., F.SEI.
Civil, Structural, Buildings Modularization Execution Technical Solutions Team Leader, Dow Inc
EVENT CONTACT
Youssaira Belmokadem, PE
Vice President Technical
[email protected]
Tickets
$0.00 ASCE Houston Branch Member
$0.00 ASCE Member (Outside Houston Branch)
$10.00 Non ASCE Member
