January 2007

Above and Around
By William F. O'Donnell, P.E., Ronald A. Peron, P.E, S.E., and Paul E. Fulton, P.E.
Jewish Hospital in downtown Louisville overcame expansion challenges by building above and around its existing rehabilitation facilty. (262 KB)

Bridging the Past
By Joe Deneault, P.E.
The Blennerhassett Bridge completes a strategic West Virginia corridor - using 30 million pounds of high-performance steel. (136 KB)

Engineering Software Products

Form and Function
By Geoff Weisenberger
Manitou Springs, Colorado's new Shared Integrated Learning Center uses steel to create an aesthetic structure for this artsoriented mountain community. (191 KB)

Framing Systems and Thermal Mass
By Mark Gorgolewski, PH.D.

SteelWise: Prequalified Seismic Moment Connections
By Gregory Kochalski and Jason Ericksen, S.E.
Here's a visual summary of the seismic requirements for two prequalified moment connections. (154 KB)

Quality Corner: Internal Audits: Making Them Happen - Part 2: Action
By Pat Thomashefsky
After the preparation stage, it's time for the audit itself. Here are some suggestions on performing your internal audit and addressing the results.

Shear Strength
By Anne B. Monnier, P.E. and Anthony P Harasimowicz, P.E.
Steel plate shear walls made this hospital expansion possible. (187 KB)