October 22, 2018

Waterproofing Elevator Pits 101

By: Jonathan Stafford, Xiu Li

The October 2018 issue of Construction Specifier magazine features an article by Jonathan Stafford and Xiu Li. The article, “Waterproofing Elevator Pits 101,” discusses the challenges of designing waterproofing systems for...

Services:Building Enclosure Design
Keywords:Below-Grade, Below-Ground Waterproofing, Waterproofing
October 11, 2018

Understanding Concrete Slab Types for Waterproofing and Repair Projects

By: Matthew Sherman
Slab design and preparation is critical to a project’s success and requires close attention to both structural and waterproofing concerns during the design process. It is important to understand how different types of concrete slabs are applied to help project teams design and construct the right type of slab for long-term performance.
Services:Structural Design, Structural Rehabilitation
Keywords:Concrete, Concrete Rehabilitation, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Research/Development, Slab, Waterproofing
October 10, 2018

Drainage Investigations of Artificial Turf Field Systems

By: Bryan Strohman
As with many structures, understanding issues with design, construction, and material performance for artificial turf fields can help inform investigations and repair design when these systems do not perform as expected.
Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Investigation
Keywords:Civil, Civil: On-Site Stormwater Management, Drainage, Geotechnical, Laboratory Testing and Analysis
September 12, 2018

A Hospital's Oasis

By: Emily Appelbaum, Scott Silvester

The patients at Children’s National Health System’s main campus in Washington, D.C., needed fresh air. Going outside, however, is not always simple for hospitalized children, many of whom are not fully mobile or are connected to...

Services:Structural Design
Markets:Health Care
Keywords:Structural Strengthening
September 12, 2018

Restrained vs. Unrestrained

By: Kevin LaMalva, Therese McAllister, Luke Bisby

Most structural fire protection designs in the U.S. are conducted using prescriptive code requirements. This approach allows designers to select fire resistant assemblies from available listings that are qualified through standard furnace testing...

Services:Structural Design
Keywords:Fire Engineering
September 1, 2018

An Education in Mass Timber

By: Greggrey Cohen, Jeffrey Langlois, Nancy Varney

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) wanted to bring its design programs — Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, and Building and Construction Technology — together in one creatively designed building...

Services:Materials Design, Structural Design
Markets:Education - College & Prep
Keywords:Green / Sustainable Design, Wood, Wood Frame
August 10, 2018

Field mockups for exterior wall systems: Will the design pass the test?

By: Daniel Clark, Eric Olson

What are the risks involved with enclosure design and how can owners and designers help mitigate them? How does one verify compliance with specified performance requirements, especially for critical elements intended to protect the building from...

Services:Building Enclosure Design
Keywords:Mockup, Walls
July 10, 2018

Designing for the Challenges of Zinc Roofing

By: Jeffry Ceruti, Daniel Clark, Kelsey Dunn

On 15 June, Building Enclosure magazine published the article “Designing for the Challenges of Zinc Roofing,” written by Jeff Ceruti, Dan Clark, and ...

Services:Building Enclosure Design
Keywords:Corrosion, Metal, Roofing, Waterproofing
June 25, 2018

Learning from the Storm

By: Nathaniel Smith, Milan Vatovec

Hurricane Sandy damage mitigationHurricane Sandy exposed inherent vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and built...

Services:Structural Investigation
Keywords:Flood, Waterproofing
May 16, 2018

Evaluation of Marine Structures for Kinematic Effects

By: William Bruin, Julie Galbraith, Muhammad Naeem

In performance-based seismic design, a marine structure is designed for inertial loading effects associated with the dynamic response of the structure. Some waterfront structures also experience seismically induced kinematic effects, associated...

Services:Structural Design
Keywords:Marine Engineering, Seismic Analyses

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