By: Jim D’Aloisio, PE; Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt - jad@khhpc.com
A compilation of significant and instructive structural building failures, including partial and complete collapses. We’ll focus on lessons to be learned for the engineering design, construction, and condition reviews of buildings.
Stories include:
- East Coldenham Elementary School Cafetorium Wall, Valley CSD, 1989
- Smith Road Elementary School Cafetorium Roof, North Syracuse CSD, 1994
- Manufacturing Building Roof, Liverpool, NY, 1999
- Taft Road Elementary School Roof, Washingtonville CSD, 2004
- Marlboro Elementary School Library Ceiling, Marlboro CSD, 2010
- UHS Wilson Hospital Picciano Parking Garage, Johnson City, NY, 2015