Bearing Wall Versus Building Frame System
If a building consists of bearing walls, shear walls, and braced frames, should the building be classified as a bearing wall system or a building frame system? While an argument can be made in favor of each side, which system is the most appropriate? In the June 2023 SEU session, Emily Guglielmo, PE, SE, from […]
Condition Evaluation Methods for Parking Structures
Parking structures require routine maintenance and inspection, and neglecting to follow a prescribed maintenance schedule can lead to a reduced service life and accelerated deterioration of the structure. What methods do you typically employ for effectively evaluating the condition of parking structures? In the December 2023 SEU Session, D. Matthew Stuart, PE, SE, P.Eng., from […]