ASCE 7-16 launches early 2017

ASCE 7-16 will be online in early 2017 and it looks like it will be a smooth transition with 7-10 and 7-16 available online with side by side provisions and commentary as well as redlining changes from 7-10.


Watch the video which seems to be geared towards the next generation of younger engineers
ASCE 7-16 video here


as well as this video with a preview of changes

Arcitc Module Design

Currently working on the structural design of a module which will be transported by truck to the North Slope of Alaska. The design was carried out with the clients specifications which require the use of ASCE 7 for design loads. In addition to ASCE 7 the client specified frost jacking and adfreeze strength from permafrost for the vertical support members. Additional considerations into snow drift loadings were carried out as well as windward and leeward wind forces on the structure. Point loads were added for valve and piping dead loads.

Kennedy Fracture Critical Inspection

Last week I made the trip down to Louisville KY to assist with the Kennedy Bridge Fracture Critical Inspection. The trip got off to a rocky start with multiple flights being delayed and I spent about 14 hours stuck in the Denver Airport.


After getting to Louisville we were able to get started on the inspection despite a couple days of iffy weather that consisted of fog and scattered rain showers. On days that did not rain we were able to inspect the upper chord and diagonals. The lower chord, floorbeams and general photos were left for rainy days.


We were able to efficiently move throughout the structure only being delayed by locations that required NDT. We worked in groups of two or three, each group carried mag particle (MT) with them as to reduce the load on each climber while still being able to confirm deficiencies.

Loading Dock Seismic Analysis

Currently working on the seismic analysis of a loading dock in Alaska. Using RISA 3D I have been able to construct a 3D model using existing plans from the 1960s. The model is very detailed to capture the necessary dynamic properties with lump masses to represent dead loads not captured.


I'll update this as I have time to include more information

Passed the PE

After hundreds of hours of studying spread across four months and an 8 hour exam, I found that I have passed the PE exam. Now I am officially a Professional Engineer in Alaska.