Purpose: The purpose of the Structural Engineering Committee is to provide a forum for exchange of information among engineers engaged in design, research, teaching, and construction of civil engineering structures, to provide a forum to disseminate data on new technical developments, and to establish personal contacts to unify the profession.

Organization: The Committee consists of a Chairperson nominated by the Technical Division Chair, appointed by the Section President, and other appointed committee members.  Committee membership also includes an unrestricted number of National Capital Section members who volunteer to work toward the above purpose.

Activities: In coordination with the Technical Division Chair and other NCS committees, and on matters related to the committee purpose, the activities of the committee includes:

1) Advising the Board of Directors
2) Conducting information and education programs for  civil engineers and the public
3) Encouraging research and preparation of papers for  publication and presentation
4) Improving the social, environmental, and safety  aspects of engineering
5) Establishing and presenting the judgment of the NCS on structural engineering related issues of importance to the metropolitan area.

Committee meetings are usually monthly, but may be scheduled at other intervals as needed.  Task force and subcommittee meetings are held according to their own schedule and to meet deadlines established by the full committee.

In addition to holding regular meetings, the committee has conducted field trips and selected papers for distribution and publication.  Outstanding engineers have been selected to address the group on developments in their field or on major engineering projects.  Field trips have been scheduled to inspect the construction of projects of exceptional interest; such trips sometimes include;  special interest groups; such as foreign engineers or students.