Since this series started, we have discussed the general commercial construction process along with several of the key components in a commercial building. We started by looking at the design process ...

Pictured: Example of computational fire modeling in a large industrial manufacturing facility. The model shows the fire location, and outputs information such as heat release rate and visibility, ...

Using PBSFD, engineers can predict the behavior of a frame in fire, such as vertical displacement of floor beams over time. Graphic courtesy of SEI/ASCE, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (2019) and SAFIR ...

The Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook; co-authored by Austin M. Bryan, Elizabeth Smith, and Kevin J. Mitchell (all senior staff members at Kenexis Consulting Corporation); ...

Rainier Square Tower, under construction in Seattle, is one of the buildings considered for the development of a performance-based wind design manual for tall buildings. Photo Courtesy of ...

Keywords: NEESWood. Seismic protection systems. Woodframe structures. Multistory structures. Residential structures. Performance-based seismic design. Seismic damping. Seismic isolation systems.

Through proper training, coordination, and meticulous attention to detail, installation expertise prevents the mistakes that compromise safety. In fire protection, precision is not optional. It is ...

The company’s growth reflects a broader trend in which end users are seeking dependable pumps and engines that can perform consistently under demanding conditions, particularly in safety-critical ...

The Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook; co-authored by Austin M. Bryan, Elizabeth Smith, and Kevin J. Mitchell (all senior staff members at Kenexis Consulting Corporation); ...