April 29, 2005

Wall Cladding System Durability Lessons Learned from the Premature Deterioration of Wood-Framed Construction Clad with Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) in the U.S.

By: Matthew Bronski

Abstract: Despite well-intended laboratory testing of individual materials and components, unanticipated and severe durability failures of building wall systems can occur when the system design does not adequately integrate the various materials...

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation, Materials Investigation
Keywords:Cladding / Recladding, EIFS, Failure Investigation, Moisture Control, Walls, Wood Frame
April 29, 2005

A New Standard for Blast Protection of Buildings

By: Donald Dusenberry

Abstract: The Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Engineers has formed a Standards Committee to develop a new standard for blast resistant design of buildings. This paper discusses the proposed content of this new document...

Services:Structural Design
Keywords:Blast Analysis & Resistance, Codes & Standards, Extreme Environments/Structures
April 29, 2005

Suggestions to Engineers for the Review of Contracts and Preparation for and Presentation of Testimony

By: Cash, Carl G.

Abstract: A consultant and building pathologist discusses a roof consultant's preparation for legal actions such as depositions, appearances at arbitrations and in court, obligations as a witness and dealing with lawyers.

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation
Keywords:Expert Testimony, Roofing
April 29, 2005

Importance of Wood Education in Structural Engineering Practice: Case Studies

By: Milan Vatovec, Paul Kelley, Jeffrey Langlois, Philip Westover, Leonard Morse-Fortier

Abstract: This paper presents case studies to illustrate the importance of wood-engineering education in actual engineering projects and applications. The case studies are based on real projects from our engineering practice and include...

Services:Materials Investigation, Materials Rehabilitation, Structural Rehabilitation
Keywords:Field Testing, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Wood
February 27, 2005

Avoiding the Perils of Paper-Faced Exterior Gypsum Sheathing

By: Eric Olson

Abstract: Buildings must be free of significant mold growth to protect the health of the occupants and the building. However, many in the design/construction industry continue to specify and use products that can deteriorate and sustain mold...

Services:Building Enclosure Design
Keywords:Building Science, Water Leakage
February 27, 2005

Building Design after September 11

By: Donald Dusenberry

Abstract: Anyone watching the heart-wrenching collapses of the World Trade Center towers or the smoke billowing from the debris pile of the destroyed portion of the Pentagon could easily question our approach to building design.  However, we...

Services:Structural Design, Structural Investigation
Keywords:Blast Analysis & Resistance, Codes & Standards
January 30, 2005

Green Salvage Solutions - Reusing Roofing and Structural Materials

By: Mark Webster, Matthew Bronski

This article discusses the application of life-cycle assessment to salvaged materials and reviews selected roofing and structural materials with good salvage potential. The feature also examines how the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC...

Services:Materials Rehabilitation
Keywords:Demolition, Green / Sustainable Design, LEED Projects, Material-Related
December 30, 2004

Condition Assessment of Utah Highway Culverts and Determination of Culvert Performance Measures

By: Jesse Beaver, McGrath, Timothy J., Leonard B.

Abstract: The Utah Department of Transportation installed and manages over 47,000 culverts but has no comprehensive, quantitative method for evaluating the performance of these culverts. UDOT initiated a study to assess culverts throughout the...

Services:Structural Investigation
Markets:Highway & Tunnel
Keywords:Concrete, Culverts and Storm Drains, Field Testing, Metal, Performance-based, Plastic/Composite
December 30, 2004

Condition Assessment of Highway Culverts and Determination of Performance Measures

By: McGrath, Timothy J., Jesse Beaver

Abstract: The Utah Department of Transportation installed and manages over 47,000 culverts but has no comprehensive, quantitative method for evaluating the performance of these culverts. UDOT initiated a study to assess culverts throughout the...

Services:Structural Investigation
Markets:Highway & Tunnel
Keywords:Concrete, Culverts and Storm Drains, Metal, Performance-based, Plastic/Composite
December 30, 2004

The scaled nonlinear dynamic procedure

By: Ronald Hamburger, Aschheim, Mark, Tjhin, Tjen, Comartin, Craig, Inel, Mehmet

Abstract: A preliminary version of a new seismic analysis procedure is presented. The Scaled Nonlinear Dynamic Procedure (NDP) overcomes inaccuracies associated with other methods of analysis and can readily be used in conjunction with the...

Services:Structural Design
Keywords:Codes & Standards, Nonlinear, Seismic Analyses

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