Degenkolb is providing construction engineering support on the renovation and seismic retrofit of UC Berkeley’s Giannini Hall, which will protect and preserve the historic shell of the structure.
UC Berkeley, Giannini Hall
Degenkolb is providing construction engineering support on the renovation and seismic retrofit of UC Berkeley’s Giannini Hall, which will protect and preserve the historic shell of the structure. The structural renovation entails new shear walls, footings with rock anchors demolition and relocation of existing footings, and removal of the central line of columns in the main wing. Degenkolb’s construction engineering scope includes temporarily supporting the building interior structure during the demolition and construction phases of the project, which includes temporary shoring of the North, South, and West Walls and of the West Colonnade Columns during foundation demolition and rock anchor placement, temporary shoring of the existing floor and roof framing of the main wing to accommodate the new shearwall being installed through the center of the building, and the temporary support of construction equipment loading and debris and material staging.
Staff on the Project
Devon Lumbard
Group Director Principal
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State ...
Abe Lynn
Associate Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1248
- alynn@degenkolb.com
Education
BS in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO
MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley.
Why did you go into structural engineering?
The son of a general contractor, I grew up building structures on my father’s crews during the summers and weekends. I also loved math and physics and, when it came to applying for college, structural engineering was the logical choice and felt right. It still does.
Little known fact
I met the Dalai Lama in the Himalayas at age 8.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Professional student.
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David Lam
Project Engineer
Oakland
- (510) 250-1229
- dlam@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
M.S., Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
Why did you go into Structural Engineering?
Soon after transferring to UC Berkeley, I joined the Steel Bridge Team. I really enjoyed my experience with the team so pursuing a career in structural engineering seemed like the right fit for me.
Little Known Fact
Back in high school I had an afro. A very large afro.
What's your favorite team?
Giants, 49ers, and Warriors!
Devon Lumbard
Group Director, Principal
Sacramento
- (510) 250-1260
- dlumbard@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 2003
M.S., Civil Engineering, UC San Diego, 2005
Registration
CA, Structural Engineering, License No. 5552
CA, Civil Engineering, License No. 71487
Why did you go into Structural Engineering?
Early on I realized I was a problem solver. Before college, I narrowed it down to two professions: medicine and engineering. I concluded that above all else, I enjoyed mathematics and analytical thinking. I’ve always gotten great satisfaction from managing and seeing a project through from beginning to end, and I prefer being part of a team where the diverse skills and strengths of our team members complement one another.
Little Known Fact
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State University.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Soaring (also known as flying a glider or sailplane).
