December 5, 2017 What Warranties Do (and Don’t) Cover for Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems by Matthew Normandeau There is a common misperception among building owners that warranties for below-grade waterproofing systems will cover any leakage.
November 6, 2017 Three Takeaways from the 2017 Central Mexico Earthquake by Russell McLellan SEAOSC’s six-person Safer Cities Reconnaissance Team spent six days in Mexico following the region’s deadly earthquake.
November 2, 2017 Congratulations to Dave Slick on Being Named ASCE Fellow by Jeffrey Kerr The American Society of Civil Engineers recently elevated Dave Slick to Fellow status within their organization.
September 13, 2017 Why We Should Care About Climate Change by Mark Webster The Carbon Task Group has spent years studying the ways structural materials and systems affect climate change.
August 18, 2017 Advancing the Structural Engineering Profession by Rosemarie McClure The SE3 Project aims to advance our profession by engaging all structural engineers regardless of gender, age, location, or experience.
August 10, 2017 Low-Cost Infrastructure Upgrade: Structural Steel Plate Buried Bridges by Jesse Beaver For short- and medium-span bridges, a buried bridge system can be a lower-cost alternative to a traditional replacement project.
July 17, 2017 ACI’s Performance-Based Concrete Repair Code by Kevin Conroy The American Concrete Institute recently updated its building repair code for existing concrete structures in 2016.
June 13, 2017 The Importance of Quality Control Testing for Fenestration Products by Anthony Nicastro Choosing the right QC testing program for fenestration products can be daunting.
June 2, 2017 Addressing Issues of Highway Bridge Deck Drainage by Philip Moser Next time you drive underneath a highway bridge, look up and you might see several small drainage pipes.
April 21, 2017 Design Considerations for Blue Roofs: Don’t Get Inundated by Andrea Bono Blue roofs can help reduce peak discharge on stormwater infrastructure, especially in urban settings.
April 18, 2017 Tall Buildings in New York City Can Benefit from Passivhaus Design by Sean OBrien Exploring the impact of adapting a building designed to meet LEED certification to one that meets Passivhaus standards.
March 30, 2017 President of IStructE Recognizes Glenn Bell for Contributions to Structural Engineering Ian Firth, president of IStructE, recently recognized SGH Senior Principal Glenn Bell for his contributions to structural engineering.
