Using performance based engineering (PBE) and advanced analysis, designed the seismic upgrade of a multi-storied concrete structure
Portland State University, Science Research & Teaching Center (SRTC)
Using performance based engineering (PBE) and advanced analysis, designed the seismic upgrade of a multi-storied concrete structure, approximately 227,000 square feet. To minimize disruption to the student occupants and symbolize the building’s modernization, innovative exterior strengthening schemes were developed and utilized. By pinpointing the exact seismic deficiencies, the upgrade scheme saved $1.4 million in construction costs for this LEED Gold project.
In addition to the seismic upgrade of the existing building this project also included design and construction of a new three-story Hazardous Materials Storage building and pedestrian access ramp. The steel framed structure with reinforced concrete shear walls utilized innovative sliding seat connections to seismically separate the new and existing buildings.
Features:
- LEED Gold
- Laboratory, academic building
- Hazardous materials storage
- Building remained open during construction
- Phased construction
- Structural System: Concrete shear walls with stiff diaphragms
- Service: Seismic renovation; Expansion
Benefits:
- $1.4 million in construction cost savings
Project Stats
Client
CH2M Hill,
Portland State University,
Square Footage
227,000
Construction Cost
$41 million
Completion Date
2010
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Project Team
Devon Lumbard
Group Director Principal
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State ...
Jim Malley
Senior Principal
I am a third-generation San Franciscan and have never lived more than ...
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).
Jim Malley
Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6419
- malley@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering University of California, Berkeley, 1980
M.Eng., Structural Engineering University of California, Berkeley, 1983
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3044
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 38451
OR, Professional Engineer, Civil/Structural, License No. 64360
NV, Professional Engineer Civil/Structural, License No. 017640
WA, Professional Engineer, License No. 55143
Why did you go into structural engineering?
When I entered college, I originally was in the mechanical engineering department at Berkeley, interested in the sub-discipline of petroleum engineering (mostly because this was a few years after the energy crisis of the mid 1970’s). After learning more about what mechanical would entail, and realizing that this wasn’t going to be a good fit for my interests, I switched into Civil Engineering. Once I began taking classes in the various disciplines of Civil, I determined that structural would be the best for me, especially living in California with our exposure to earthquakes.
Little Known Fact
I am a 3rd generation San Franciscan and have never lived more than 20 miles from the City. I’ve also coached little league baseball for 30 years, which is finally coming to an end.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
SF Giants.
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