EQUILIBRIUM
Newsletter of the Seattle Chapter
Structural Engineers Association of Washington
November 2008
President:
Scott Douglas Annual Younger Members/Student Meeting to
Vice President:
Peter Opsahl
Feature Firms Showcase; Student Projects
O
Treasurer: n Tuesday, Novem- Seattle University students south of Husky Stadium.
Theodore E. Smith ber 25th the SEAW James Grant, Jeri Shimazu, Parking is available for a
Past President: Seattle Chapter will Glenn Strid, and Sean $5.00 fee in lot E-12 adja-
Shelley Clark hold its fourth annual Stu- Wegener will present their cent to the Waterfront Ac-
dent/Young Member Fo- research on a design of pro- tivities Center. The avail-
Directors 2007-2009:
rum meeting at the Univer- totype Steel Plate Shear ability of parking in that lot
Philip Brazil Walls (SPSW) for typical steel
Dennis Pradere sity of Washington Water- cannot be guaranteed.
front Activities Center. Al- framed buildings. Citations may be issued to
Directors 2008-2010: though our focus will be on vehicles without parking
University of Washington
Howard Burton university students and the permits.
Students Anna Birley and
Mark Moorleghen Seattle Chapter’s Young Eric Lumpkin will present If you plan on parking on
YMF Representative: Member Forum, the meet- their collaborative braced-
Melissa White ing is open and should be campus while attending
frame research. This will be
of interest to all members. an exciting opportunity to this event at the WAC
Administrator: please stop and purchase a
M. Lynnell Brunswig learn about some of the
Thanks to a generous academic research on-going parking permit from the
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: grant by Degenkolb Engi- in our professional commu- campus gatehouse located
www.seaw.org neers and DCI Engineers, nity. in front of the football sta-
Students with current ID dium or contact the Park-
are invited to attend the Directions and Parking
ing Services Special Events
In this issue dinner at no charge. The Waterfront Activities
Center (WAC) is located on Office at 206-616-8710.
From the Board 2 the north side of the Mont-
Company Profile 3 Firms Showcase lake Cut and just to the
Meeting Recap; YMF 4 In place of the pre-meeting
Committee Corner 4 mini-seminar, the Student/
YMF meeting will begin
News of Note 5 with a networking event Meeting Information
Meetings/Seminars 6 tailored to provide informa-
Opportunities 7 tion to the attendees on a Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Membership 12 variety of structural design
Place: UW Waterfront Activities Center
firms in the Seattle area. Behind Husky Stadium off of Montlake Boulevard
Representatives will be on
hand from ten Puget Sound Time: 5:00—6:30 Firms Showcase
6:30—7:30 Italian Buffet dinner
structural design firms to
7:30—9:00 Student Project Showcase
No Meeting in showcase their work on
various types of projects Menu: Galiano’s Italian Buffet. One beer/wine or non-alcoholic
December and answer any questions beverage included. Additional beverages by donation.
the students may have on Cost: General admission: $15.00
Coming Up: what it’s like to work for a Students (with ID) *Free
Tuesday, January 27 Seattle-area structural de- *courtesy of DCI Engineers Inc and Degenkolb Engineers.
sign consultant.
Jim Fullerton Reservation deadline: 5:00 PM Friday, November 21st
Register online at www.seaw.org
Student Project Showcase
of CRSI After an Italian buffet din- Prepayment is appreciated!
ner, the evening’s main
will present program will feature pres- No-shows and cancellations after the deadline
are subject to full charge.
entations from students at
Trump Tower Seattle University and the
University of Washington.
FROM THE BOARD: Time and Family
T raditionally, the SEAW Se-
attle Chapter president
writes the “From the Board”
time actually is on my side as
I write this column.
only the regular members of
our chapter at our meetings,
but the broadening of our
I have found that I deal bet-
article for the Equilibrium at ter with time constraints by family with the attendance of
the beginning of the term year attempting to maintain equi- many younger members and
in September and at the end of librium in my life. This means students. Our August meet-
the year in May, with the other not only taking the time like ing featuring the UW Engi-
members of the board filling this weekend to visit with neers Without Borders Pro-
the months in between. The classmates from decades ject, the annual November
board member that was to past, but also spending time meeting at the UW featuring
write this month’s article was with my wife, daughter, pets, presentations by UW and SU
out of town when this task was faith, co-workers, and SEAW. students, and the recent
assigned, and did not have the All take time but all are fam- SEAW/University of Washing-
time at the last minute to com- ily, and this extended family ton Wenchuan Earthquake
plete this column due to other I’ve developed always helps Reconnaissance trip and No-
commitments. me place everything in vember Debriefing have wel-
Time—an item too often in proper perspective, especially comed many students into
short supply. Often I discover in these turbulent economic our family. Our October
it’s difficult to find enough time times. meeting drew thirteen stu- Three other quick items (I
to accomplish everything I dents, several of whom have know you only have so much
I remember another turbu- submitted membership appli-
need or would like to do— time to read this article):
lent and uncertain time im- cations.
whether it’s time enough for mediately after 9/11. After First, thanks to Matt Toton for
work, family, friends, or other that tragic event I took more I am pleased to find that de- volunteering to become our
commitments (like writing this time to re-engage my faith spite these uncertain eco- Legislative Committee Chair
article). As I write this article and connect with friends and nomic times, our SEAW and filling the shoes of retir-
the weekend before Election family. I also recall that at Chapter is financially healthy. ing chair Robert Bourdages.
Day, I am also preparing to that time the attendance at Our board has maintained a Robert has done an extraor-
attend my high school reunion. our SEAW chapter meetings less than break-even cost for dinary job representing
One of the many memories doubled. For me, the uncer- dinners to encourage atten- SEAW on the Architects and
that comes to mind from that tainty and fear of the future dance at our monthly meet- Engineers Legislative Council
period of my life is the Rolling was psychologically miti- ings. The deficit from our and spearheading the re-
Stones’ song “Time is on My gated by taking the time to dinner meetings has been cently implemented Struc-
Side.” These days with multiple associate with others. With offset in part from an in- tural Engineers Practice Act.
deadlines and demands I find it today’s uncertain economy I crease in total dues income We definitely owe a debt of
hard to convince myself that find my SEAW family even from our growing chapter gratitude for Robert’s work
time is on my side, but just now more important. The econ- membership, from 557 two over the years on this com-
I remember this weekend is omy has affected us all in years ago to over 650 by the mittee.
“fall back” from daylight sav- some manner or another, end of this year. Our yearly
ings time, so just maybe a little fall and spring seminars have Second, Chevy Chase will be
and associating with others stepping down as chair of
in my profession helps me been another excellent
source of net income to off- the Refresher Course Com-
The SEAW Seattle Chapter realize that I am not going mittee and the chapter is
through these doubtful times set dinner costs.
Equilibrium is printed monthly looking for a replacement.
from September through May alone. In addition to the benefit of
and is available online at
Details are outlined in a sepa-
www.seaw.org. Circulation by This September and October being part of my extended rate article in this issue.
mail: approximately 550 copies. our SEAW Seattle chapter has family, I feel my participation
Articles, letters, and announce- in SEAW has actually saved And finally, be sure to take
ments are accepted by e-mail to experienced some of our best time to have a great Thanks-
seaw@seaw.org. attended meetings ever. me time in the long run. At
every dinner or committee giving.
Advertising rates (prepaid, Much of the reason is due to
please): Help Wanted/Job the organization of some meeting I have ever attended Scott Douglas
wanted, $65 ; Display ads: terrific programs by our Vice I have met at least one new sdouglas@dci-engineers.com
Quarter page, $115; Half Page, person or have learned one
$150; Full Page $190; inserts, President and Program chair
pre-printed 8 1/2 X 11 inch flat, Peter Opsahl; including pro- piece of information that
$190. 10% discount for ads grams next year featuring the later on down the road saves
running two or more months. me time. In particular, as I
Deadline is the fourth Friday of Trump Tower and the Burj,
the month. Contact SEAW for Dubai Tower. It wouldn’t write this I am looking for-
an Advertising Order Form. surprise me if a secondary ward to the Existing Building
Except where noted, opinions reason for our great atten- Seminar. I know the 8 hours
expressed in this newsletter
dance is the opportunity it I lose at work will be paid
reflect those of the author and back many times over the
do not reflect or represent the gives to connect and net-
position of SEAW. Portions of work with others in our next year with what I will
this newsletter may be repro-
greater professional family. I learn.
duced provided credit is given.
have been pleased to see not
SEAW Seattle Chapter Equilibrium Page 2 November 2008
Company Spotlight:
Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc.
Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc.
(PDG) is a national engineering firm
PROJECTS
with its northwest office located in
Kirkland, Washington, and with 12 Atrium Trees—Hong Kong, China
other offices throughout the U.S. Poggemeyer Design Group engineered these 20
Our success over the past 40 years - 30 meter tall aluminum “tree” structures for the
has been attributable to providing
mall of a prominent Hong Kong shopping cen-
quality and innovative consulting
ter. The trees consist of aluminum “branches”
services to the public and private
sectors in structural engineering, civil sprouting from elevated planters, wrapped with
engineering, landscape architecture, aluminum tubes to stimulate swirling leaves. The
land development, transportation branches are secured to a structural steel
engineering, drainage/flood control “planter” approximately five meters off the floor.
engineering, and construction man- A large diameter hollow steel tube core supports
agement and administration. the planters and is bolted to a concrete pedestal
at the atrium floor.
This expertise and service excellence
has placed PDG in the Engineering
Image courtesy of Seattle Spiral
News Record Top 500 Design Firms
each year since 1993, and won PDG
numerous design awards and recog-
nition from satisfied clients. We have
Acqua Vista—San Diego,CA
a total national staff of 260 profes-
sional engineers, landscape archi-
tects, land planners, surveyors, tech-
Located in the Little Italy community of San Diego, this
nicians, designers and administra-
residential tower takes advantage of street access and
tive-support personnel.
waterfront viewing. A cast-in-place concrete building,
PDG’s greatest asset is its employees. this project has post-tensioned flat plate floor slabs, con-
We place strong emphasis on re- crete shear walls, and a mat foundation. The building is
cruiting and retaining a highly located in an active seismic region. The project was mod-
trained and motivated team of pro- eled with a 3D finite element program that evaluated the
fessionals. Our firm invests consider- seismic performance of the building under static and
able time on the furtherance of edu-
dynamic loading. The mat footings, combined footings
cation and research so that we are
and post-tensioned slabs were all modeled using finite
focused on understanding the com-
element analysis. Concrete piles were required to sup-
plex issues affecting today’s projects.
Our professional engineers hold port the mat foundation in the vicinity of a major sewer
registrations in virtually every part of interceptor located 50 feet below existing grade.
the United States and remain active
in numerous professional societies. Image property of Poggemeyer Design
Current SEAW members include:
Robert Bourdages, PE, SE, Elkhorn Overpass—Las Vegas, Nevada
Blythe Meigs, PE, SE Elkhorn Overpass is a
Mans Thurfjell, PE cast-in-place, post-
Ben Fisher tensioned concrete
box girder bridge
spanning US95 and
Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. two frontage roads in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Robert Bourdages, PE, SE, LEED AP, The bridge is 810 feet
Principal long and 109 feet
wide, with the abut-
425.827.5995
ments and piers
www.poggemeyer.com skewed by 37 to 39
degrees to the center-
line of the bridge. No
Cale Ash., SEAW Member since 2005, internal expansion
is our Company Spotlight Coordina- joints were used; ex-
tor. If you would like to see your com- pansion was accom-
pany in the spotlight, e-mail him at modated by use of slip
cash@degenkolb.com. joints at both abut-
Image property of Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. ments and two piers.
SEAW Seattle Chapter Equilibrium Page 3 November 2008
Meeting Recap
October Meeting Features SR 520 & Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement. Eight options
have been developed, includ-
By Charlene Hails wide bicycle path along the progress is being made on ing surface, elevated, and tun-
The October 28th dinner north side of the bridge. No other portions of the corri- nel options. The results of the
meeting boasted the largest allowance is being made for dor. Advisory Committee’s review
non-joint meeting attendance high capacity transit on the will be presented at the end of
Four column foundations
on record with nearly 100 replacement bridge. November, and two or three
have been stabilized near
participants, including a large of the options will be put for-
The most contentious pro- Pioneer Square to halt exces-
contingent of University of ward for further development.
ject in the Program is the sive settlement. The founda-
Washington students. Ron Legislators expect to decide
Seattle side of the corridor. tions had settled six inches
Paananen of the Washington on one of the options this
Stakeholders hold such var- since the Nisqually Earth-
State Department of Transpor- December.
ied and conflicting goals quake. Utilities on a south-
tation gave a presentation on that mediation is being em- ern portion of the viaduct These projects illustrate the
two of the most important ployed to determine the are being relocated. Design complex challenges of public
safety and mobility projects in best possible plan. Three will begin in 2009 to replace projects, in which the priorities
the Puget Sound region. west-side interchange op- the viaduct south of King of communities, businesses,
Both the Alaskan Way Viaduct tions have been developed Street, and to improve fire and organizations must be
and SR 520 floating bridge are based on the input of doz- and safety systems in the balanced with technical and
at risk in the event of an earth- ens of organizations, and Battery Street tunnel. Transit economic considerations. It is
quake, and the SR 520 bridge one option will be selected enhancements and other heartening to know that pro-
is also vulnerable to wind- this year. improvements are also gress can still be made in the
storms. planned. face of these challenges.
Alaskan Way Viaduct and
SR 520 Corridor Program Seawall Replacement A Stakeholder Advisory Charlene Hails is a structural
Committee comprised of 30 engineer with MRP Engineer-
The SR 520 Corridor Program Options for their repair or
individuals that represent ing in Newcastle, WA. She
has been divided into four replacement of the Alaskan
communities, economic in- has been an SEAW full mem-
projects. The Eastside Transit Way Viaduct and Seawall
terests, and cause-driven ber since 2004 and currently
and HOV Project extends 8.5 have been the subject of
organizations has been serves on the Newsletter and
miles eastward from Lake fierce debate. At issue is the
tasked with commenting on Existing Building Committees.
Washington. HOV and transit treatment of the central wa-
the technical work for the Charlene may be contacted at
lanes will be moved to the terfront along Elliott Bay.
viaduct's central waterfront cfh@mrpengineering.com.
inside of the roadway, shoul- Until an option is selected,
ders will be added, and the
bicycle path will be extended
to connect with other regional
pathways. Lids will be con- YMF Corner:
structed to connect communi-
ties on the north and south The next SEAW Dinner Meet- The Younger Member Forum was created in 2007 to pro-
sides of the corridor. The ing, scheduled to take place vide networking and social opportunities to SEAW members
overall number of lanes will on Tuesday, November 25, 35 and under, as well as new non-member engineers and
not be increased from the will focus on local structural students. All SEAW members are welcome to participate in
current six, but shoulders will engineering students. This YMF functions.
be improved. Construction is meeting, sponsored by the
expected to begin in 2010. Younger Member Forum, will
feature a showcase of local their collaborative braced- The November Dinner
The second project is to con- structural engineering compa- frame research. This will be Meeting will take place at
struct replacement pontoons nies, an introduction to the an exciting opportunity to the University of Washing-
for the Evergreen Point Float- leadership and activities of the learn about some of the ton Waterfront Events Cen-
ing Bridge. Pontoons meas- YMF, and presentations by academic research on-going ter and will be free to stu-
ure about 75 by 360 feet, and students of University of in our professional commu- dents. The company show-
over 20 are required. A large Washington and Seattle Uni- nity. case will begin at 5:15pm
facility is needed for the con- versity. The company showcase will and the student presenta-
struction effort. Environ- take the place of the mini- tions will begin at approxi-
mental assessment of a site Seattle University students mately 7:30pm. This will be
James Grant, Jeri Shimazu, seminar usually at the start
near Grays Harbor is in pro- of the Dinner Meetings. This a great opportunity for stu-
gress, and once approved, Glenn Strid, and Sean dents and younger mem-
Wegener will present their showcase will provide an
construction could begin in opportunity for students to bers to get involved with
2011. research on a design of proto- SEAW.
type Steel Plate Shear Walls learn about the work at
The bridge itself is considered (SPSW) for typical steel-framed some of the local compa- Melissa White, YMF Chair
a separate project. It will in- buildings. University of Wash- nies, and for younger mem-
whitem@coffman.com
clude four general purpose ington students Anna Birley bers to network with engi-
lanes, two HOV lanes, 10-foot- and Eric Lumpkin will present neers at other companies.
wide shoulders, and a 14-foot-
SEAW Seattle Chapter Equilibrium Page 4 November 2008
News of Note
Committee Corner: Refresher Course Unpaid Membership Dues
Chair Sought
At right is the list of Seattle John Alving
The SEAW Refresher Course is If you are interested in being Chapter members with unpaid David Booker
designed to assist engineers the next chairperson of the 2008 dues. According to the Paul Bott
preparing for the NCEES Struc- SEAW Refresher Course, bylaws of the chapter, mem- Robert Cochran
tural II and Washington State please email the SEAW office bers remaining unpaid at the Seth Cutler
Structural III license examina- at seaw@seaw.org. If you end of the year are removed Theresa Daniel
tions. There are twelve two- have any questions, the past from the membership, and Ale.xan.dre De.ho.ux
hour lectures that are pre- chairperson, Chevy Chase must pay back dues plus an Paul Diedrich
sented by experienced struc- would be happy to talk with initiation/reinstatement fee to Marvin Emerson
tural engineers. SEAW is in you. He can be reached at be reinstated. Dennis Firth
need of a chairperson for this chevy@cgengineering.com. Jeffrey Goodwin
Please pay your dues today! Brian Holloway
program beginning in 2009.
Jerry Jackson
The chairperson is responsible
Brandon Kotulka
for coordinating with the Equilibrium to go Paperless in May 2009 Ajay Malla
course instructors, scheduling David McLean
the dates of the course, coor- Beginning in May, 2009, the Seattle Chapter Equilibrium will
be produced in electronic form only. Each month, Members Benjamin Mitchell
dinating the lecture notes into Claudio Esteban Osses-
a manual for distribution to will received the already familiar email announcing the pres-
Henriquez
the attendees and attending ence of the latest issue on the SEAW website, along with a
Carol Pivonka
the first course to welcome link to the document. This will not only save resources, but
Jean Spangler Shortreed
the attendees. These duties will be considerably less expensive for the chapter, enabling
Steven Strehle
are in coordination with the us to keep member dues low, and benefits high.
Mark Uchimura
SEAW administrator, Lynnell If you are currently receiving a print copy and are ready to Xiao Wu
Brunswig, who manages the switch to electronic, please contact the SEAW office today!
registrations.
SEAW Seattle Chapter Equilibrium Page 5 November 2008
Meetings/Seminars
ATC-20 Training Announced NCSEA Webinars
November 17 - JON KILAND
The Disaster Preparedness & Council of Structural Engi-
Response Committee will neering Association (NCSEA) SEAOC/ICC, Structural Seismic Design Manual, 2006 Edition
conduct a five-hour Post- Structural Engineeers Emer- Volume III, Design Example 7
Earthquake Building Safety gency Response Committee. Reinforced Concrete Special Moment-Resisting Frame Building
Evaluation Procedures (ATC-
20) training at the Port of Paul is the SEAW Disaster December 17 – KEVIN MOORE
Preparedness & Response
Seattle Headquarters, 2711 Seismic Design of a Steel Special Moment Frame
Alaskan Way, Seattle on Committee chair.
Wednesday, December 3, Professional and structural These webinars are parts and 5 of an 8 part series on the Seismic
2008. The ATC-20 training engineers completing the Design Manuals. To register, visit www.ncsea.com
will help participants de- course are eligible to register
velop the skills to properly for the King County volun-
assess earthquake-damaged teer emergency worker pro- King County Volunteer Emergency Worker
buildings for occupancy fol- gram. Program
lowing a major earthquake.
Space is limited for this train- The King County Department of Development and Environ-
Registration is $35.00, and ing, so be sure to sign up mental Services (DDES) has established an Emergency Worker
includes the training and an early. Deadline for registra- registration system that will serve as a central database for local
ATC-20 Field Manual. tion is Friday, November municipalities to draw upon for post-disaster structural evalua-
Instructors will be Dave 28th. tions. SEAW encourages all ATC-20 (Post Earthquake Evaluation
Swanson, P.E., S.E., of Reid To register, visit the seaw of Buildings)-trained members to register with this system.
Middleton Inc. and Paul Bral- website at www.seaw.org Application materials can be found on the SEAW website at the
lier, P.E., S.E. of HNTB. Dave and click on events. following link:
currently represents struc-
tural engineers nationally as Please prepay for this event. King County Emergency Worker Application
a member of the National
SEAW Fall Seminar Mark Your Calendar
Practical Approaches to the Rehabilitation of
NOVEMBER, 2008
Existing Buildings
Friday 7th Existing Buildings Seminar
The Seattle seminar was a sell-out. Space is available at the Spo-
Moss Bay Events Center
kane and Tri-Cities events:
Tuesday 25th YMF-Sponsored Dinner meeting
Spokane:
Thursday, November 20th Friday 28th December Newsletter Deadline
9:00 AM—4:30 PM DECEMBER, 2008
Red Lion Inn at the Park
Wednesday 3rd ATC-20 Training
Tri-Cities:
Friday, November 21 Tuesday 16th Seattle Chapter Board meeting
9:00 AM—4:30 PM Friday 19th January Newsletter Deadline
TRAC Center, Pasco ******** Scholarship applications solicited
To register, visit the SEAW website at www.seaw.org. JANUARY, 2009
Dues Statements Go Out!
ATC & SEI Conference on Improving the Tuesday 27th Seattle Chapter Dinner meeting
Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings Trump Tower
and Other Structures Election of Nominating Committee
December 9-11, 2009 Friday 23rd February Newsletter Deadline
San Francisco, California Friday 30th State Board meeting
FEBRUARY, 2009
SAVE THE DATE! This inaugural conference, organized by the
Applied Technology Council and the Structural Engineering Insti- 15TH—21ST National Engineers Week
tute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), is dedicated Tuesday 24th Seattle Chapter Dinner meeting
solely to improving the seismic performance of existing buildings Burj, Dubai
and other structures. The conference will take place in San Fran-
cisco, CA from December 9th to December 11th 2009. For full
details visit the conference website: Watch the SEAW website for Calendar updates!
http://www.atc-sei.org/index.html.
SEAW Seattle Chapter Equilibrium Page 6 November 2008
SEAW Seattle Chapter Equilibrium Page 7 November 2008
Opportunities
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bridge engineering/design proce- neering and consulting firm lo-
dures, developing structural de- cated in downtown Seattle, has
tails using specialized software an excellent career opportunity
such as Microstation, AutoCAD, for Structural Engineer to provide
MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Con- structural design and engineering
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Opportunities
project management, planning, AECOM Transportation is a plus. you to:
civil & structural engineering, Qualifications: Bridge design • Work with a variety of clients
machinery design and construc- AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global
provider of professional techni- experience with Washington in both the public and private
tion management. State Department of Transporta- sectors.
cal and management support
KPFF’s Tacoma Office is a 15+ services to a broad range of tion standards including LRFD • Work on multidiscipline teams
person office located in Down- markets, including transporta- Bridge Design specifications expanding your overall project
town Tacoma. The Tacoma Office tion, facilities, environmental required. Experience with SAP, knowledge base.
offers a full range of services in- and energy. Conbox, or Conspan a plus. • Work on stimulating projects
cluding expertise in structural Experience designing from highway bridges to signa-
engineering, bridge design, civil Bridge Engineer – Bellevue We prestressed concrete bridges ture pedestrian bridges.
site development, transportation are seeking two Bridge Engi- recommended. • Work on all aspects of bridge
planning and design, and water- neers with 4-8 years of experi- design from new bridges to
ence to join our growing group Please apply on our career site
front engineering. at http://www.aecom.com/ bridge rehabilitation/retrofits,
in the Bellevue, WA office. The including seismic design.
KPFF provides these services on a individuals we are seeking are Careers/36/90/index.html .
wide range of project types • Develop drawings, cost esti-
motivated individuals who are mates and specifications for
through all stages of develop- looking for challenging design Structural Engineers
ment. Project types include: various types of bridges and
projects in this seismically active earth retaining structures.
area. The assignments will in- KPFF Consulting Engineers has
Ports •Industrial Developments• been in business since 1960 and • Perform studies and write
Shipyards • Cruise Terminals• clude both design bid build reports.
projects, as well as design build has an excellent reputation,
Small Boat Harbors•Marinas• flexible working environment, • Monitor project schedule and
Commercial Developments• projects. We are looking for budget.
individuals that have, or are and minimal organizational
Transportation Projects restriction. • Interact with clients.
motivated to get their PE and SE
KPFF Consulting Engineers has licenses. We are seeking Structural Engi- Requirements
over 900 employees nationwide. neers to work on bridges and
We offer: A Bachelors Degree in Civil En- • Bachelor of Science in Civil
gineering with an emphasis in waterfront structures. Recog- Engineering
Benefits Structures is required. A Masters nized for technical expertise and • Knowledge of computer pro-
Competitive salaries degree is a plus. Assignments innovation, we provide engi- grams such as SAP 2000, SAFE,
Performance based bonuses will be in designing highway neering design for port authori- and PC Column
Flexible working hours and railroad bridges, tunnels, ties, industrial clients and private • Five-plus years of experience
Please send your resume to: drainage structures and other clients. Special expertise in- • Strong technical, communica-
infrastructure-related facilities. cludes port structures, seismic tion and organizational skills
emp@kpffspd.com - Special Pro- design and retrofit, piers, wharf, • PE required, SE preferred
jects Division Knowledge of AUTOCAD and/
or Microstation, LRFD Bridge floating structures, breakwater,
and marinas. Send your resume to:
hr@kpfftacoma.com - Tacoma Design specifications and hrseattle@kpff.com
division. WSDOT Seismic Design Criteria These opportunities will allow
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ATC-20 - Earthquake Damage Safety Assessment Training
Presented by: SEAW Disaster Preparedness & Response Committee, the Port of Seattle, and AIA Seattle
The SEAW Disaster Preparedness & Response Committee, the Port of Seattle and AIA
Seattle are hosting a 5-hour training session on Post-Earthquake Building Safety Evalua-
tion Procedures (ATC-20). The ATC-20 training will help participants develop the skills to
properly assess earthquake damaged buildings for occupancy following a major earth-
quake.
DATE: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
TIME: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Port of Seattle Headquarters
2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle
Garage parking available
COST: $35.00 (Includes seminar and ATC-20 Field Manual)
REGISTER ONLINE: www.seaw.org
ATC-20 is the most common methodology used to perform post-damage safety evalua-
tions of buildings. In the aftermath of a major disaster, building safety assessment is one
of the most distressing problems of unknown scope and severity that engineers, archi-
tects, building officials, and building owners have to face. In this session, structural engi-
neers will teach you about the most current methods for performing post-earthquake
safety evaluations of buildings. The training will cover;
• A detailed presentation of ATC-20 with examples of damaged buildings.
• How buildings structurally react to earthquake forces.
• The significance of the green, yellow, and red postings.
• When and how to post a building.
• How to triage evaluations and postings following an earthquake.
The instructors will lead the audience through evaluation exercises based on real-life
examples of damaged buildings from recent earthquakes. ATC-20 training is critical for
our country’s disaster preparedness.
INSTRUCTORS:
David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E. is Director of Structural Engineering at Reid Middleton, Inc.
Dave currently represents structural engineers nationally as a member of the National
Council of Structural Engineering Association (NCSEA) Structural Engineers Emergency
Response Committee.
Paul Brallier, P.E., S.E. is an engineer with HNTB. He has over 20 years experience as a
structural engineer in the design of buildings, bridges and other structures. Paul has
been involved with the SEAW Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee since
1994 and is currently the Chairman of the committee.
SPACE IS LIMITED— REGISTER TODAY!
Structural Engineers Association of Washington
PO Box 44 • Olympia WA 98507 • 206.682.6026 • www.seaw.org
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PRESORTED
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION FIRST CLASS
US POSTAGE
of WASHINGTON • Seattle Chapter PAID
PO Box 44 • Olympia WA 98507 •206/682-6026 • www.seaw.org SEATTLE, WA
PERMIT #5506
Committees & Chairs Professional Practices John Tawresey Education Joe Ferzli
House/Program Peter Opsahl Wind Engineering Don Scott Finance & Auditing Ted Smith
Code Advisory John Hooper Exam Liaison Ed Huston Newsletter OPEN
Earthquake Eng Tom Xia Refresher Course C. Chevy Chase Presentations/Awards Scott Douglas
Building Engineering Philip Brazil Scholarship Bill Mooseker Disaster Prep/Response Paul Brallier
Existing Buildings Peter Somers Legislation Matt Toton Public Information Peter Opsahl
Membership
Membership Applications Bryan Zagers Erik Pearson,
Coughlin Porter Lundeen Inc Professional Associate
Katherine Baldwin Licensed SE, WA
Class: MEMBER MSCE 1997 U of ILL Steven Saunders,
Reid Middleton Licensed PE, WA (Reinstatement), Affiliate
BSCEE 2008, UW Christofer P Nickerson Class: Professional Associate
Class: Associate LEAD Consulting Don Scarberry,
BSCE 2000 UW Professional Associate
Robert Alex Barry
Licensed PE, WA Accepted Applications Dihong Shao,
DCI Engineers Inc
BSCE 2007 WSU Class: Professional Associate MEMBER
Class: Associate Dennis Baerwald, Robert Sinclair,
Michael G Peña
MEMBER Affiliate
Justin Bettner (Reinstatement)
DCI Engineers Inc Brown and Caldwell Josh Brown, William Adam Slivers,
BSCE 2003 Seattle U Associate Professional Associate
MSSE 2004 UC Berkeley
Licensed PE, WA Darren Johnston,
Class: Associate Bharat Soli,
Class: Professional Associate Professional Associate MEMBER
Erik Bishop
University of Washington Toby Polocoser Matthew Brennan Johnson, Brian Sperry,
BS U of Idaho, 2007 Harriott Smith Valentine Associate Professional Associate
Engineers Inc.
Class: Student Pong Jongitirat, Lisette Terry,
BSE 2007 Seattle U MEMBER
Brad Cameron Class: Associate Associate
Magnusson Klemencic Assoc Greg Lee, Anna Troeh,
MS 1997 UW Kyle Steuck Professional Associate Associate
Licensed PE CA Degenkolb Engineers
Alisa Ma, Narong Trongtham,
BMSCE 2007 UW
Class: Affiliate Associate Professional Associate
Class: Associate
James A. Harriott Angelene McDaniel,
(Reinstatement) Eli Wilson Associate
Harriott Smith Valentine DCI Engineers
BSCE, WSU Brian Morgen,
Engineers Inc. Professional Associate
MSCE 1990 U of CA Class: Associate
Quyen Nguyen,
Professional Associate
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