STRUCTURE - Eastetrn U.S. Construction - March 2009 - STRUCTURE magazine A Joint Publication of NCSEA, CASE, SEI, March 2009 Eastern U.S. Construction Inside: 18 Phil M. Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory By John E. Breen, P.E. The Phil M. Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory (FSEL) is one of the largest such research facilities in the world. Read about its unique history, design features and contributions to data available to the engineering community. 22 New York Struggles Along with the Rest of the Country By Larry Kahaner Design and construction of buildings in the New York landscape is facing economic challenges similar to many other parts of the US. Structural engineering firms continue to rely on work already in the pipeline, projects infused with foreign funding, and renovations. The uncertainty of long term outlooks is a result of wondering where new funding will come from. 26 University of Virginia South Lawn Expansion By Christian Erickson The University of Virginia has embarked on a $105 million expansion of its famed South Lawn to connect to the Central Grounds and erect a new home for the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Having the project information in a single computer model is saving considerable time and reducing frustration during construction. COLUMNS 5 Editorial Economic Stimulus Package—What's in it for US? By Brian J. Leshko, P.E. 7 InFocus Structural Art By Jon A. Schmidt, P.E., SECB 8 Engineer's Notebook Antiquated Structural Systems Series Part 8 By D. Matthew Stuart, P.    S.E., F ASCE, SECB 12 Guest Column industry Evolved B. Zak Kostura, M.Eng, EIT, LEED AP 16 Structural Sustainability intersection of BIM B. Ruben Aya-Welland, P.E., S.E., LEED AP  Greg Briggs, P.E., S.E., LEED AP DEPARTMENTS 29 From Experience Communicating Success By Kirk Grundahl, P. and Emily Patterson 32 Noteworthy BIM Resources for the AEC Community By Thomas A. Faraone, P. LEED AP, Andrew W Gayer P. S. E., LEED AP, Brian M. Volpe, P.    S.E., LEED AP and Bruce Burt, RE. 34 Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities By David,/. Hatem and David H. Corkum 36 InSights Fiber Reinforced Concrete By Craig E. Barnes, P. SECB 38 Great Achievements Homer G. Bolcom By Richard G. Weingardt, P.E. ON THE COVER Using today's technology it is possible to create a building information model (BIM) that accurately represents the actual structure — in this case, the University of Virginia South Lawn Expansion, featured on page 26 of this issue.                  IN EVERY ISSUE 42 Resource Guide (Software Updates) 44 NCSEA News 46 SEI Structural Columns 48 CASE in Point 50 Advertiser Index Publication of any article, image, or advertisement in STRUCTURE' magazine does not constitute endorsement by NCSEA CASE, SEI, C3 Ink, or the Editorial Board Authors, contributors, and advertisers retain sole responsibility for the content of their submissions. STRUCTURE magazine    March 2009 X Item Details:  Magazine      Condition:  Used, good condition     Size:  Standard, magazine     Media:  Soft cover      Other:  Original recipient address covered by blank white label View My Other Items For Sale Shipping Shipping: Save 25% on shipping for each additional eligible item you buy from ObscurBooks.com. Location: San Jose, California (Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area), United States. We gladly ship WORLDWIDE. *The estimated delivery time is based on the shipping service selected, and when we receive cleared payment. We ship daily!! Special shipping request? Just let us know. And, feel confident that your shipment will be packaged securely so it arrives safely at your location. Payment Payment Methods: * PayPal * Visa * Master Card * Discover * American Express You can feel confident & secure ordering 24 hours a day protected by PayPal. And, because we are a verified PayPal merchant. Terms of Sale Policies: Return policy: The buyer has 7 days to return the item (the buyer pays shipping fees). The item will be refunded. We want you to be satisfied!! About Us About Us: READ MORE. PAY LESS. Books, Publications, Periodicals, Magazines, Newspapers, Historical / Collectors Items, Merchandise & Gifts. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING. Specialties: Unusual, different, interesting, hard-to-find, out-of-print books, publications, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, manuals. Things you may not find anywhere else. Also, a lot of stuff that would be filed under "Other" -- this is where you find it!! email: [email protected] telephone: (408) 597-6869
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