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Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design revealed for replacement of iconic footbridge Watkins Glen, New York – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has revealed the design of a new signature footbridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park.

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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). I was happy to help the Cadets with their Capstone Project of designing, engineering, and fabricating the Schunnemunk Meadows Bridge.

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Reducing Embodied Carbon

Civil + Structural Engineer

Representing the emissions generated throughout the full life cycle of a material–including its sourcing, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and end-of-life phases–embodied carbon is a key factor to consider when trying to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

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AO’s Mark in Riverside

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Once home to Riverside’s first fire station, a livery stable, and an automobile dealership, a historic structure is being reimagined and incorporated into a seven-story mixed-use podium project with 22,000 square-feet of retail space and 165 apartment units.

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Open Space Institute and West Point Cadets Unveil New Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) celebrate the completion of a second pedestrian trail bridge at Schunnemunk State Park. About West Point The U.S.

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A History of Material & Place: Ellis Preserve

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Timber has long since been a popular building material, but over the last several hundred years, its use has largely been limited to smaller structures with concrete and steel serving as the foundation for many large modern structures. According to John Schwartz, Managing Member at D2 Groups llc.,

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Failures: Cast Stone

Construction Specifier

Severely deteriorated cast stone unit designated for replacement—deterioration of this unit is largely related to corrosion of mild steel reinforcement due to insufficient cover. Cast stone has experienced a resurgence in popularity and is currently fabricated for both new construction and restoration work.