Abstract: In the chaotic aftermath following a major earthquake, building owners often need rapid, accurate, and reliable damage information to resume occupancy or take appropriate measures for building recovery. Within 3-10 days of the event,...
Abstract: More than 47,000 culverts have been installed under the highways of Utah. The Utah Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains these culverts but has no comprehensive system for assessing condition and planning maintenance activities....
The primary concern of building facade inspection ordinances is to insure the safety of the public and surrounding property and to establish baseline cycles of inspection, maintenance and repair. While public safety is paramount, what these...