UC System Seismic Evaluations
Degenkolb is currently working on prime consulting contracts with multiple UC campuses statewide to deliver thousands of seismic engineering evaluations in accordance with the UC Seismic Safety Policy. Our multi-year contracts include interacting with the campus Seismic Review Committee (SRC) to present findings and collaboratively map next steps and has resulted in a keen understanding of the groups’ priorities.
The UC Seismic Policy Evaluations take place across the UC system and include seismic evaluations and rating buildings using FEMA P-154, ASCE-41-13 Tier-1, per the UCOP seismic screening procedures. Subsequent phases include advanced analysis of priority buildings.
As part of our work within the UC system, Degenkolb routinely performs advanced, performance-based seismic analyses of existing buildings. Non-linear analysis provides more detail, which is necessary to estimate strengthening costs compared to replacement options under the UC Seismic Policy Criteria.
Client
University of California,
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Staff on the Project
Alvaro Celestino
Principal
I went into structural engineering because buildings are my passion.
Heavenz Kaur
Associate Principal
I love traveling and want to visit Kenya and Tanzania for their ...
Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon.
Jay Yin
Associate Principal
I immigrated to the United States from Taiwan when I was 13, and grew ...
Laurie Lumish
Director of Marketing & Business Development Principal
I have a metal plate in my left ankle and a tattoo on the right ankle.
Matthew Barnard
Office Director Regional Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
My longest walk to date is almost 250 miles long. If you have never ...
Ray Pugliesi
Senior Principal
I enjoy boating and tinkering on projects at our ‘family’ cabin ...
Sandy Hohener
Principal
I was going to be a golf course designer but it turns out that’s a ...
Alvaro Celestino
Principal
San Diego
- (619) 814-7004
- acelestino@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S, Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2007
B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Catholic University of Peru, 1997
Professional Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5580
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 71948
Why did you go into structural engineering?
Because buildings are my passion.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Writing.
Heavenz Kaur
Associate Principal
Oakland
- (510) 210-1221
- hkaur@degenkolb.com
- M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2012
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6563
- CA, Professional Engineer, License No. 82893
Why did you go into the AEC industry?
I have always wanted to have an impact on society. I couldn't think of a better way to do that than create real structures and affect lives. I feel immensely gratified when the buildings I have designed eventually come to life and are opened for occupancy. They are like my trophies on the face of the earth.
Little Known Fact
I love travelling and want to visit Kenya and Tanzania for the wildlife safaris.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I would want to open an animal shelter to rescue as many animals as possible.
Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1204
- hrazzano@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4107
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 49972
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I originally wanted to be an architect. My dad was a structural engineer and he used to teach classes at UC Berkeley’s School of Architecture. I would occasionally go with him. I really liked seeing how things were put together. Dad insisted that I go into structural engineering. It’s been a great career. I still get to work around wonderful architects and I really understand how to put things together.
Little Known Fact
One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon. I’m an avid swimmer, so I just need to get the other two.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I’d either be a quilter on Etsy or write crossword puzzles.
Jay Yin
Associate Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1231
- jyin@degenkolb.com
Education
M.Eng., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1993
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57761
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4521
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I always wanted to be involved with the design of buildings and turn ideas into reality. Structural engineering was the best fit with my academic interests in high school and college.
Little Known Fact:
I immigrated to the United States from Taiwan when I was 13, and grew up in Maryland.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Anything that can be remote controlled.
Laurie Lumish
Director of Marketing & Business Development, Principal
Oakland, San Francisco
- (415) 354-6416
- llumish@degenkolb.com
- B.A., US History & German, Bowdoin College
- M.A., Public History, San Francisco State University
- M.B.A., San Francisco State University
- Certified Professional Services Marketer
Why did you go into the AEC Industry?
I met someone at a party, who knew someone, who needed someone…. That was nearly two decades ago. Degenkolb challenges me.
Little Known Fact
There isn’t much left with which to surprise people. I have a metal plate in my left ankle and a tattoo on the right ankle.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A dentist. I was definitely influenced by “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Matthew Barnard
Office Director, Regional Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
Orange County
- (657) 999-7440
- mbarnard@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis 1998
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 2001
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5087
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 65063
Why did you go into Engineering?
I figured out at UC Davis that I wanted to be an engineer and not a chemist rather quickly. I then tried to transfer to the College of Engineering. As part of the application to transfer, I had to pick an engineering field as my specialty. Because it was an impacted department, the only time the University would let me enter civil engineering was when I transferred into the College. I loved architecture and buildings so I said “why not” and applied to be a civil engineer. I then took statics and from that point on, I knew I had found my calling in structures.
Little Known Fact
My longest walk to date is almost 250 miles long. If you have never taken a walk in the woods on the John Muir Trail, do it. it is an experience that will change your life.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Bikepacking and Hiking
Ray Pugliesi
Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6451
- pugliesi@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1987
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3968
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 48086
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I grew up working construction in my father’s business. He relentlessly insisted I not “do what he does and ruin your body AND that I go to college”. And so I did, and Structural Engineering was what came most naturally.
Little Known Facts
I enjoy boating and tinkering on projects at our ‘family’ cabin at Shasta Lake.
Vegetarian.
Reuse is a hobby, and it’s not hoarding.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Salvage/Reuse Company.
Robert Graff
Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6439
- rgraff@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Washington State, 1999
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Washington, 2001
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C65047
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S5113
NV, Structural Engineer, License No. 021252
Why did you go into structural engineering?
My father is an architect who taught and encouraged me to build things. That interest in building developed from personal construction projects, to going to school to understand how building work, to helping my clients design the projects they need and desire.
Little Known Fact
I enjoy running and doing my own construction projects at home.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Casual Carpool as you can often have an interesting conversation with someone you wouldn’t normally get to meet.
Sandy Hohener
Principal
Los Angeles
- (213) 595-6471
- shohener@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering Stanford University, 2009
B.S., Civil Engineering Stanford University, 2008
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 78559
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6186
Little Known Fact
Once upon a time I was an All-American Water Polo player at Stanford. Now I’m relegated to rec league basketball where I struggles to make it up and down the court.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
I was going to be a golf course designer but it turns out that’s a pretty difficult gig to get.
