Civil and structural engineers are not that involved in the emergency management profession. Why is that? Are we, as a profession, unaware of the emergency management professionals and the key role they plan in the disaster preparedness, response, and recovery… Continue Reading
A topping out ceremony is held when the last beam is placed on a new bridge or building. Iron workers attach an evergreen tree and a flag, paint the final beam, autograph it, and then hoist it into place and… Continue Reading
On April 26th, Reid Our Blog posted a report on roundabout design at East Lake Sammamish Parkway in Issaquah. We received the comment referenced below, and found that our answer was too long to fit in the comment reply section,… Continue Reading
As the main access route from I-90 into the city of Sammamish and the intersection of two trails--the East Lake Sammamish Tail and Laughing Jacob’s Creek Trail--the intersection of East Lake Sammamish Parkway (ELSP) and Southeast 43rd Way was a congested intersection for commuters,… Continue Reading