List of Contributions

While there might be a common cause that links these failures together, I think it's also important to look at the underlying statistical process for structural failures to test for the likelihood of seeing a run of failures.  ------------------------------ Mitch Winkler P.E., M.ASCE Houston, TX - ...

This discussion, sparked by the broader question about the necessity for SE licensure, has been particularly insightful in how the structural engineering profession has evolved and where we find ourselves today. What's come to light is we have a highly-evolved design practice that achieves safe outcomes ...

Hi Ron, thanks for your insightful response. I found the article you mentioned as well as a recording of your presentation at this link. The article mentions 2008 which is close to your 2005 so I'm thinking they are one in the same. I would encourage everyone interested in this topic to read/watch. ...

Have our design codes and standards become increasingly prescriptive over time? My hypothesis is yes, but I have not found any [quality] studies that substantiate this belief.  I have been contemplating the push for additional certification in the case of structural engineers. I wonder if there's a connection ...

Not to put too fine a point on it, but is it improved structural reliability that is being sought or improved accuracy that the reliability levels of today's codes and standards are consistently met? I think the latter. If you want improved structural reliability, this needs to be done via upgrades to ...