Earthquake preparation elicits a range of impressions in people. For some, it’s something important that they’ll get around to when they have time and spare money, which often means it won’t happen. Others envision it as akin to doomsday preparation… Continue Reading
Every school is special. Generations of kids have some of their most formative experience within the walls of their neighborhood elementary. Schools are the center of a neighborhood, in many ways. From classes during the day to community meetings in… Continue Reading
The 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil has come and gone with a strong following in the U.S., record television ratings, and the U.S. men’s national team (MNT) advancing into the elimination rounds. Being a soccer guy (“Sounders… Continue Reading
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
Seldom in one’s career does an engineer have the opportunity to design a structure described as “dramatic.” This past year, I received that exact opportunity in the form of a pedestrian bridge. As the design phase of the new $50… Continue Reading