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Protecting Commercial Structures with Robust Water Resistive Systems

Construction Daily News

This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.

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DFI Announces 2023 Outstanding Project Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D., vice president, Thornton Tomasetti. “We

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof.

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What is a Continuous Load Path?

Strong Tie

Modern design and construction practices use structural connectors to form a continuous load path. This construction method uses connectors and structural screws to create solid connections reinforcing a structure against wind, seismic, and other load forces all the way from the roof down to the foundation.

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Stantec designed the new Napa Valley Transportation Authority bus operations and maintenance facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.

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The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures

BDC Network

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam. See Figure 1.)

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Housing the Future within the Past: The Transformation of University Hall at the University of Alabama

Civil + Structural Engineer

The facility is part of the rebuild of a hospital built in 1938, which was demolished down to the concrete structure and rebuilt. This cutting-edge studio would be housed in a structure built in 1938 that served as the Women’s Reception Building, meant to cater to patients at Bryce Hospital.