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October 11, 2018

Understanding Concrete Slab Types for Waterproofing and Repair Projects

Slab design and preparation is critical to a project’s success and requires close attention to both structural and waterproofing concerns during the design process. It is important to understand how different types of concrete slabs are applied to help project teams design and construct the right type of slab for long-term performance.

Services:Structural Design, Structural Rehabilitation

Keywords:Concrete, Concrete Rehabilitation, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Research/Development, Slab, Waterproofing

October 10, 2018

Drainage Investigations of Artificial Turf Field Systems

By: Bryan Strohman

As with many structures, understanding issues with design, construction, and material performance for artificial turf fields can help inform investigations and repair design when these systems do not perform as expected.

Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Investigation

Keywords:Civil, Civil: On-Site Stormwater Management, Drainage, Geotechnical, Laboratory Testing and Analysis

September 12, 2018

A Hospital's Oasis

By: Emily Appelbaum, Scott Silvester

The patients at Children’s National Health System’s main campus in Washington, D.C., needed fresh air. Going outside, however, is not always simple for hospitalized children, many of whom are not fully mobile or are connected to...

Services:Structural Design

Markets:Health Care

Keywords:Structural Strengthening

September 12, 2018

Restrained vs. Unrestrained

By: Kevin LaMalva, Therese McAllister, Luke Bisby

Most structural fire protection designs in the U.S. are conducted using prescriptive code requirements. This approach allows designers to select fire resistant assemblies from available listings that are qualified through standard furnace testing...

Services:Structural Design

Keywords:Fire Engineering

September 1, 2018

An Education in Mass Timber

By: Greggrey Cohen, Jeffrey Langlois, Nancy Varney

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) wanted to bring its design programs — Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, and Building and Construction Technology — together in one creatively designed building...

Services:Materials Design, Structural Design

Markets:Education - College & Prep

Keywords:Green / Sustainable Design, Wood, Wood Frame

August 10, 2018

Field mockups for exterior wall systems: Will the design pass the test?

By: Daniel Clark, Eric Olson

What are the risks involved with enclosure design and how can owners and designers help mitigate them? How does one verify compliance with specified performance requirements, especially for critical elements intended to protect the building from...

Services:Building Enclosure Design

Keywords:Mockup, Walls

July 10, 2018

Designing for the Challenges of Zinc Roofing

By: Jeffry Ceruti, Daniel Clark, Kelsey Dunn

On 15 June, Building Enclosure magazine published the article “Designing for the Challenges of Zinc Roofing,” written by Jeff Ceruti, Dan Clark, and ...

Services:Building Enclosure Design

Keywords:Corrosion, Metal, Roofing, Waterproofing

June 25, 2018

Learning from the Storm

By: Nathaniel Smith, Milan Vatovec, Dimitri Papagiannakis

Hurricane Sandy exposed inherent vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and built environment, and highlighted the...

Services:Structural Investigation

Keywords:Flood, Waterproofing

May 16, 2018

Applying PIANC Fender Design Guidance to US Design Codes

By: William Bruin, Julie Galbraith, Rune Iversen, Maximo Argo

This paper provides a proposed rational approach for marine terminal designers in the United States to accompany the PIANC document and apply the factors outlined within it to standard US design codes. In addition, this paper provides commentary on the various topics covered within the PIANC guidance to provide some additional clarity and updated information based on the latest information and research for various topics.

Services:Structural Design

Keywords:Marine Engineering, Mooring and Berthing

May 16, 2018

Challenges and Considerations in Selection, Anchorage Design, and Installation of Quick-Release Mooring Hooks on Existing Structures

By: William Bruin, Rune Iversen, Julie Galbraith

Quick release mooring hooks have become increasingly popular for use in design of new mooring systems, especially for larger vessels. Hooks offer several operational and safety benefits over the standard bollards or cleats. Such benefits include...

Services:Structural Design

Keywords:Marine Engineering, Mooring and Berthing

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