During the 2014-2015 winter, historic amounts of snow fell in the Northeastern U.S. With closely spaced storms, the area experienced little or no melting between them. The resulting accumulation of snow and ice caused significant performance...
During February 2011, heavy snowfall with a sustained period of below-freezing temperatures resulted in significant snow accumulation in the northeast United States. SGH investigated reported fractures in glue-laminated (glulam) timber roof beams...
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed in 1951, the Zimmerman House is a classic example of Wright’s work with its strong horizontal lines, natural palette of materials, and integral relationship with the landscape. Now owned...
Cornell University sought to install cable net barrier systems on four university-owned bridges, including a pedestrian suspension bridge that spans over Fall Creek. SGH analyzed the existing suspension bridge structure and the effect of...
Completed in 2003, Meadow Stone Lodge consists of two buildings with a variety of condominium configurations. The lodge, in the Kirkwood resort south of Lake Tahoe, offers easy access to the ski slopes and other activities for outdoor...
The north wing of Goldwin Smith Hall was constructed in 1893 and the remainder of the building, designed by Carrère & Hastings, was completed in 1904. The building houses the College of Arts & Sciences and is a contributing...
The Eastern Maine Medical Center expansion included a new parking garage to connect to the existing garage and the addition of snow-melt units to facilitate snow removal. The new 275,000 sq ft parking garage contains 807 parking spaces....
Jeffry J. Ceruti and Cory R. Brett coauthored a digital article for Building Operating Management Magazine titled, “What Facility Managers Need to Understand about Ice Dams.” This article covers various strategies for preventing...
Ice dam-related water leakage continues to plague many steep-slope roofs. Some contractors and consultants we meet while evaluating leakage from ice dams suggest that the water leakage occurs due to material and design limitations, not the...
Abstract: Over 100 buildings were examined which had damage or indications of distress due to an unusual accumulation of snow in north-eastern USA during the winter of 2010-2011. Approximately 40 of those buildings had a partial or total collapse...
Abstract: Removing snow from the roof can be effective at controlling leaks, but is an intense chore that must be done after each major storm. This work can also cause damage to the roofing making the leaks worse. The article discusses several...
Abstract: Architects have turned their backs on a robust design sensibility that has evolved across cultures and regions in order to address not only the physical challenge of the winter season, but also its spiritual and emotional challenges....