Domes, Part I: The Steel-Reinforced Concrete Dome
Formally classified as a thin-shell structure, the steel-reinforced concrete dome fascinates me. It epitomizes less-is-more thinking and presents an alternative […]
A New Take on an Old Idea: Post-Tension Wafflemat Slab Foundations
Most people know the difference between a concrete slab and raised-floor foundation. (It’s common for garages to be on slabs […]
California’s Unreinforced Buildings
NPR highlights California’s vulnerable pre-1976 unreinforced masonry structures. http://goo.gl/nbjTG For services, please contact Simmons Engineering at www.claysimmons.com.
Pre-Purchase Residential Engineering Reports
With the high inventory of homes on the market, there will be many purchases over the coming year. While most […]
The Man Who Watered His Chimney
The difference between a soil scientist and a soil engineer is pretty significant. While the scientist is generally concerned with […]
What’s a Building Permit and Why Do I Need One?
Wikipedia succinctly addresses the general question of what a building permit is: A construction permit or building permit is a permit required in […]
Collaborative Design-Build
My mission is to improve the way the world gets built. I believe this can be done at a local […]
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