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Dr. James M. Fisher is MBMA’s 2024 Ellifritt Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems. Fisher has contributed extensively to the advancement of metal building systems,” said Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., He passed away in 2018.The

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. In the built environment, stormwater quality is reduced by pollutants from manmade surfaces and structures. Makris also had thoughts to share on rating systems. GBCI) along with LEED and WELL rating systems.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10. June 07, 2018. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. Are there resources to maintain the waterproofing system? Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. March 28, 2018. They applied PREPRUFE ® 300R waterproofing membrane below the slab to prevent water migration around the substructure and BITUTHENE ® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment.

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Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

Construction Specifier

Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) , the top five storm-related disasters in 2018 and 2019 alone combined to cause more than $75 billion in damage.

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Rooftop Fall Protection: Truss to Hatch to Toeboards

CCR Magazine

Of many rooftop access options, ladder & hatch systems are quite common but can also be challenging to ensure the safety of the worker accessing the roof. Unfortunately, this is also a period of construction when roof trusses cannot be considered as structurally sound mounting points for fall protection anchorages.

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc….