In no other state is aviation more important to the local population than Alaska. Why is this? Well, look at a map of Alaska. We’re huge - twice as big as Texas! Now look at our road system - hardly… Continue Reading
Identifying potentially hazardous buildings before earthquakes occur saves lives and allows owners of critical infrastructure and commerce to prepare for and mitigate loss. FEMA’s Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards is a methodology that enables personnel to… Continue Reading
I recently had the opportunity to work with the U.S. Coast Guard to help them come up with a solution for repairing and upgrading components of their fuel pier and cargo wharf in Kodiak, Alaska, that ultimately helped them save… Continue Reading
The majority of roadway designs are based on elements derived from state, county, and city design standards. The role of the engineer is often reduced to transcribing these standard elements into a coherent plan form. The upside of this approach… Continue Reading
One of the great aspects of our profession as civil and structural engineers is the pride we take in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare as we perform our engineering design work. No market better provides this satisfaction… Continue Reading