Learning is Part of the Job One of the best aspects of being a professional engineer is that we continuously learn about engineering and our world. Reid Middleton recently began work on a project in Peru, and after we visited… Continue Reading
This is the first in a two-part series discussing new technology in structural design. The second part will be published later in the year. Technology is pervasive in our daily lives; our mobile phones are also computers, we have entertainment… 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
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
Reflecting on the 60-year history of Reid Middleton, Inc., I am struck by the breadth and depth of structural engineering that has grown within the firm over the years, especially the steady growth and expanded diversity of our Structural Engineering… Continue Reading