What can we learn from the Chilean Earthquake?
We are just beginning the process of obtaining detailed information on the impacts of the Chilean Earthquake and we expect to learn many lessons that will be applicable to construction in the United States. We are particularly interested in what similarities we will find with the Pacific Northwest where we have our own version of the Chilean Earthquake waiting to happen on the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). Much like Chile, where the Nazca ...
Posted by Stacy Bartoletti on March 4, 2010 8:37 PM
Degenkolb will be sending a team of engineers to Chile as part of the company's tradition of earthquake reconnaissance. Roger Parra will be leading the team. Anuj Bansal, David Gonzalez, and James Liu will be joining Roger as they investigate the impacts of the seventh largest recorded earthquake in the world. Stay tuned for more information about the earthquake's impacts to lifelines and structures.
Posted by Alethea on March 2, 2010 7:20 PM
To say it was raining on Tuesday night would be a massive understatement. It was pouring buckets as the Degenkolb FC team took the field for its final game of the season. And to add to the damp conditions, a gale force wind was blowing through Telegraph Field throughout the game, directing the rain sideways such that it hit you right in the face. The poorly drained field was a mess of puddles that caused the ball to ...
Posted by Adam Azofeifa on February 26, 2010 6:51 PM
Check out The Construction Millennials of America. Our very own Jennifer Gross helped start this organization of under-30 professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Posted by Alethea on February 24, 2010 8:02 PM
Degenkolb FC Extends its Undefeated Streak
On Wednesday night, after a restful bye week, the Degenkolb FC squad made the trek out to Telegraph Field in hopes of extending its win streak to three games. It was the smallest line-up the team had assembled to date, with only seven players and no substitutes. The enthusiastic few consisted of team manager Adam Azofeifa, Gordy Wray, Henry Burton, Brendan Lo, Erik Kneer, Hulya Kayir, and ...
Posted by Adam Azofeifa on February 22, 2010 6:37 PM
Alpha Restoration and Waterproofing submitted work done on the historic Lake Merritt Boathouse for recognition by the International Concrete Repair Institute. The project has been designated an Award of Merit for 2009. "Severe spalling and structural deficiencies were uncovered once excavation began and the substructure was exposed in December 2006. Thorough investigations were immediately employed to determine the extent and causes of the deficiencies. Plans and specifications were developed by February 2007. The project was bid in March and awarded ...
Posted by Laurie on February 18, 2010 9:54 PM