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Author of two books. The most recent is Empirical Structural Design for Architects, Engineers, and Builders, published by ICE Publishing (Institution of Civil Engineers). Previously, in 2015, The American Society of Civil Engineers, published Engineering Iron and Stone, a description of the engineering design methods of the late nineteenth century. Worked 7 years (1982-9) following graduation as a structural engineer/architect in Albuquerque, NM. Firms included Wilson and Company. Earned P.E. and R.A. during this timeReturned to University of Washington to earn doctorate in Civil Engineering (1991). Dissertation on mechanics of masonry arch and other elastic plastic systems. Completed one-year post-doc at University of Nebraska. Developed expertise in large-scale testing with a test of a full-scale bridgeOn the faculty at Penn State University since 1992. Have taught steel, concrete, masonry, and timber analysis and design to engineering and to architecture students. Research Projects includedWood highway sound barriersFiber reinforced polymers for concrete repairAssessment of masonry arch bridgesAssessment of metallic bridgesAssessment and interpretation of gothic and neo-gothic architecture

Listed skills include Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Historic Preservation, Architecture, and 2 others.

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  University Of Washington

  Civil Engineering