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How to Inspect a Roof After a Storm Has Hit
Inspect Your Roof for Damage On April 30th, the Treasure Valley had a severe storm pass through, which included high winds, rains, and hail. It is important to inspect your roof for damage after a storm like this. Examples of damage that you might find include loose...
HECO Case Study | Understanding & Repairing Concrete Cracks
When Is A Crack Just A Crack? Concrete cracking is an inevitable phenomenon that poses challenges to the integrity and durability of structures. Structural cracks weaken concrete, endangering nearby individuals, while Non-Structural cracks can evolve into structural...
Structural Assessment After an Earthquake
Importance of Structural Assessments after an Earthquake After the recent earthquake in Idaho, we thought it would be important to remind our friends and clients of the importance of structural assessments after an earthquake. Assessments are necessary as building...
Ensuring Safety in Power Systems: The Importance of Arc Flash Analysis
The case study further discusses the solution provided by HECO Engineers, who have developed a unique, three-phased approach to conduct comprehensive, cost-effective arc flash studies. The goal of this study is to highlight how a strategic, data-driven approach can enhance workplace safety, fulfill regulatory requirements, and promote operational efficiency in high-risk environments
HECO Case Study | Wood Condition Assessment
In this theoretical case study, we will explore a wood condition assessment conducted on a historic residential structure. The objective of the assessment was to determine the extent of structural deterioration in the wood members and provide recommendations for...
Water Reuse as a Water Management Strategy
"To think of Wastewater Reuse, one must alter the present way of thinking and embrace a new concept."—George Murgel George Murgel Water Reuse as a Water Management Strategy: Presentation at Eastern Oregon Operators ConferenceThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Sanitary Sewer Management Planning— A Better Way to Manage Sewer Collection Systems
"The SSMP is a living document to describe the activities necessary for a utility agency to manage its wastewater collection system and to keep the system up to date and running efficiently."—George MurgelGeorge Murgel Sanitary Sewer Management Planning: A Better Way...
Capacity of Dry-Stack Masonry Walls with Bundled Bars— 13th Canadian Masonry Symposium
"Bundling bars is used in reinforced concrete when limited space or bar size is a concern. However, little to no research has been done on bundling of bars in masonry. In the United States, this has led to an inconsistency when using the Allowable Stress Design (ASD)...
