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- Michael Seek
- Assistant Professor
- Engineering Technology
- 214 Kaufman Hall
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-3775
- mseek@odu.edu
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Education
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
2007
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
2005
- Major: Civil Engineering: Structures
- Degree: M.S.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
1998
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Degree: B.S.
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Research Interests
- Finite element modeling and laboratory testing of cold-formed structures and systems
o As cold-formed components become increasingly popular and structures
increasingly optimized, products require testing to understand behavior,
determine capacities and optimize efficiency.
Seismic analysis/design/retrofit of buildings
o Reinforcing existing structures for seismic demands in the eastern United States.
o Performance based design
Stacking tube design
o seismic soil-structure interaction and unbalanced material pile
Steel connection design
o Seismic design and detailing of connections
o Connections for Hollow Structural Sections
o Connections to minimize thermal bridging
Passive and active solar systems
o Tools for designing, sizing and locating solar systems
o Tools for quantifying the benefits of solar shading
Sustainable Design
o Development of energy effiecient details
o Integrated energy efficient structural components
o Green roof systems
Blast performance of structures
o Mine seal walls
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Licensures and Certifications
- Professional Engineer
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Articles
- Seek, M. (2009). Design Guide for Cold-Formed Steel Roof Framing Systems.
- Seek, M. (2008). Lateral restraint forces in Z-section roof systems using the component stiffness method.
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Presentations
- Cold Formed Steel Design for Secondary Building Framing Members
- Conference Name:
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Date: April, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Design of End Plate Moment Connections for Seismic Design
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Idaho Advanced Design of Steel Structures
- Location: Moscow, ID
- Date: March, 2012
- Authors/Presenters:
- Cold Forming Steel for Secondary Building Framing Members
- Sponsoring Organization: AISC
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: May, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Conference Name:
- Location: AISI Design Guide for Cold-Forming Steel Roof Systems
- Date: April, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Anchorage of Bracing for Purlin Roof Systems Under Gravity Load With Top Flange Connected to Metal Sheathing to the 2007 North
American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
- Conference Name:
- Date: November, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Component Stiffness Method to Predict Lateral Restraint Forces
- Conference Name:
- Date: February, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Prediction of the Lateral Force Requirements of Z-Section Roof Systems
- Conference Name:
- Date: February, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Prediction of the Lateral Restraint Force Requirements of Z-Purlin Roof Systems
- Conference Name: Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- Date: February, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Experimental Determination of Lateral Restraint Forces for Z-Purlin Supported Through-Fastened and Standing Seam Roof Systems
- Conference Name: Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- Date: February, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- Experimental Determination of Lateral Restraint Forces for Z-Purlin Supported Through-Fastened and Standing Seam Roof Systems
- Conference Name: Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- Date: February, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Seek, M.
- 2011: 2nd Place, Faculty Advisor to Student Team for Portable Wind Turbine Capstone Project, Appalachian Ideas Conferences
- 2010: Best Application of Principles of Sustainability, Faculty Advisor to Student Team for Johnson City Farmers Market Capstone
Project, Appalachian Ideas Conference
- 2004: MBMA Graduate Fellowship Award
- 2001: Pratt Fellowship , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 2005: Via Scholarship, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University