After loss of power and reactor cooling capability at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant due to an extreme seismic event, the U.S. nuclear energy industry developed a diverse, flexible approach to implement the lessons learned, called FLEX...

In the U.S., the vast majority of structures are designed to resist fire exposure according to prescriptive methods in the building codes. Accordingly, the designer selects qualified assemblies from available listings that describe the process or...

After years of wear and neglect, a 42nd Story rooftop sundeck was so badly deteriorated the building occupants no longer utilized the space. During the sundeck rehabilitation, the condominium association elected to change the finishes, which...

Parking structures are an integral element in our daily lives that create an interchange between our homes, our destinations, and our built environment. These structures are often incorporated into buildings, integrated into the surrounding...