List of Contributions

Based on my experience explaining to teens all the different types of work possible might help. As a young person I had a lot of energy, and desk jobs were not attractive to me. I liked solving problems. I did drafting for a while, then had to quit to do something more active. I did not realize ...

Consider a parapet for your new building to help keep the snow from that building from all being able to blow onto the adjacent building. Depending on where you are you risk failing the existing building's roof. ------------------------------ Sarah Halsey P.E., M.ASCE New York NY ----------------- ...

Hello, I recommend researching where people are currently using timber and looking at graduate studies at universities in these regions. Also, search different scholarships and programs where you can work as a research or teaching assistant to pay for your studies. For example, the northwest coast ...

Hi, Evaluating a structure for repair without a field visit is not good practice and has been found to be unethical in cases of subsequent structural failure. If you do not feel confident in your own evaluation I recommend finding an experienced engineer who can visit and evaluate the structure. ...

These are all critical and I would like to reinforce the point that sketching concepts, details, etc. freehand is critical. I have mentored people who think that their comfort with using a CADD program will replace freehand sketches. Whether it is paper and pencil or a notebook with a stylus drawing ...