Benjamin Richardson Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina

Investigated and researched commonly used mechanical connections for Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), by inducing shear via monotonic and cyclic testing of joints. Additionally, compared predicted lateral design values from the National Design Specification (NDS) with experimental results.

Blacksburg, Va

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Combat engineers construct, alter, repair, and maintain buildings and structures; lift and move heavy objects and equipment by setting up, bracing, and utilizing rigging devices and equipment; and perform various duties incidental to the use of demolitions in construction projects and destruction of objects. Personnel assigned this MOS are taught carpentry and other construction skills as well as demolitions, specialized demolitions for urban breaching and land mine warfare.Additionally, billeted as the Platoon Clerk/Training Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Training NCOs are responsible for keeping all training records up to date, assigning Marines to new training, as wells creating and maintaining various rosters for the platoon (up to 40 Marines).

Master Of Science (Ms), Residential Wood Structures, 3.95

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Sustainable Biomaterials (Wood Science & Forest Products)

Under the Residential Wood Structures option, I have focused on the study and development of better ways to use wood and other sustainable.