Degenkolb evaluated and designed the seismic strengthening of an existing 31,000 SF, three-story concrete structure located at 888 Post Street (700 Hyde Street), San Francisco, CA.
888 Post Street, Seismic Upgrade and Renovation San Francisco, CA
Degenkolb evaluated and designed the seismic strengthening of an existing 31,000 SF, three-story concrete structure located at 888 Post Street (700 Hyde Street), San Francisco, CA. The retrofitted building is San Francisco’s first Navigation Center that serves transitional youth from ages 18 to 24 with 75 beds, 24/7 homeless shelter access, and other rehabilitation services. Degenkolb developed a 3-dimensional analysis model and performed the seismic evaluation and retrofit design using the non-linear pushover procedure in accordance with ASCE 41. The retrofit design consisted of new concrete shear walls and foundation and diaphragm strengthening. Degenkolb also collaborated closely with the City of San Francisco to determine the appropriate retrofit performance objectives based on intended use of the building.
Client
Tidewater Capital,
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Staff on the Project
Kirk Johnston
Group Director Principal
A classic car and hotrod enthusiast, he enjoys spending time working ...
Kirk Johnston
Group Director, Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6408
- kjohnston@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, 1996
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1999
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4705
California – Civil Engineer, License No. 59031
HI, Structural Engineer, PE-13675
NV, Structural Engineer, 024251
MA, Professional Civil Engineer, 47874-C
GA, Professional Engineer, PE035944
VA, Professional Engineer, 0402049039
NY, Professional Engineer, 089850 (Inactive)
NJ, Professional Engineer, 24GE04945600 (Inactive)
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I started out interested in architecture and began junior college with the plan to pursue an architecture degree. However, my first year at junior college I really enjoyed the physics courses and the higher-level mathematics. What tipped the scales for me was when I came across the architectural engineering degree at Cal Poly, SLO. The program was primarily structural engineering with architectural design thrown in. It combined aspects of both the things that interested and challenged me. The Cal Poly ARCE program then led me fully down the path to structural engineering.
Little Known Fact:
A classic car and hotrod enthusiast, he enjoys spending time working on his own classic ’56 Chevy he purchased his senior year of high school, and has been restoring ever since.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Custom car builder.
