Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines

The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. abbreviated as ASEP is an organization of structural engineers of the Philippines affiliated with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers.

Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines
AbbreviationASEP
FormationSeptember 30, 1961 (1961-09-30)
Legal statusActive
HeadquartersUnit 713, 7th Floor, Future Point Plaza Condominium 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Region
International
FieldsStructural engineering
President
Ariel P. Santos
Vice President
Mark Elson C. Lucio
AffiliationsProfessional Regulation Commission
Websiteaseponline.org

Background

ASEP was established in 1961 to promote the advancement of Filipino civil engineers in the field of structural engineering.[1][2] The publication of the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) and the referral codes of the Philippine National Building Code were published by the organization.[3]

Advocacy

ASEP exists in the advancement of structural engineering in the Philippines as well as upholding ethical values in the promotion of national and international professional collaboration with governments, industry and the academe.[4]

The organization specifically lobbies on legislation of the Philippines[5] in the national and local levels.

Notable publications
  • National Structural Code of the Philippines[6]
  • National Building Code of the Philippines[7]
  • ASEP Steel Handbook[8]

References
  1. "Experts call for stricter standards for steel rebar in Philippines". SteelGuru India. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  2. "Message of President Aquino to the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines Inc. | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  3. Meniano, Sarwell. "Eastern Visayas engineers brace for strong quakes". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  4. "7ACEE 2018 Conference". acee2018.org. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  5. "Engineer pushes for steel standards - SEAISI". www.seaisi.org. Archived from the original on 3 December 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  6. NSCP 2015. 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  7. "THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES - CHAN ROBLES VIRTUAL LAW LIBRARY". www.chanrobles.com. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  8. Official Gazette. National Print. Office. 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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