Engineers “Shake” a 40,000-Pound Concrete Dome

Degenkolb Engineers Perform Seismic Testing on Yerba Buena Center Art Installation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 2, 2010)—A team of San Francisco structural engineers and project volunteers today conducted full-scale, human-powered seismic testing on a new 20-ton performance arena at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), called the Bowls Project. The project—a 24-foot-diameter main dome interconnected with a smaller 18-foot-diameter dome—is constructed from three layers of 8,000 concrete tiles.

“We are very excited to be volunteering our time on this ...

MEDIA ALERT: 40,000-pound Art Installation Undergoes Seismic “Shake” Test

MEDIA ALERT: 40,000-pound Art Installation Undergoes Seismic “Shake” Test

When: Friday, July 2, 12:30 pm

Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (elevated patio on the corner of Mission and 3rd) 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103

What: Full-scale, human-powered seismic isolation testing of an unreinforced masonry dome temporary art installation

Who: - SF Department of Building Inspection representatives - Michael Ramage, dome architect and lecturer from Cambridge University

Visuals: 20+ engineers in hard hats performing “shake” test on 40,000-pound concrete dome resting on ...

Extra, Extra! Chris Poland Featured in SF Business Times Article

The new Senate Bill 499 is the focus of a San Francisco Business Times article, which features Degenkolb Engineers chairman and CEO Chris Poland. Last year, Chris testified in favor of the new law since the previous 2013 deadline was not economically feasible for many hospitals. Among other things, Senate Bill 499 allows hospitals to have an extension for structural upgrades.

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Degenkolb Team Assesses Structural Damage At the Epicenter of Italy’s L’Aquila Earthquake

For Immediate Release: Contact: Chris Nishimura, Solem & Associates Phone: 415-788-7788 Direct: 415-296-2032

California Engineering Experts Are among the First with Access to ‘Red Zone’

L' AQUILA, ITALY (April 20, 2009) -- On a remarkable six-day reconnaissance trip to the epicenter of Italy’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake that killed hundreds of people earlier this month, a specialized team of seismic experts from Degenkolb Engineers is assessing structural resilience in the town’s ...

Seismic Engineer Chris Poland Named to National Academy of Engineering

Seismic Engineer Named to National Academy of Engineering

Degenkolb Chairman and CEO, Chris Poland Sole Seismic Engineer of 2009 Inductees

Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2009) - Chris Poland, Chairman and CEO of Degenkolb Engineers, was elected to become a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in an announcement made by the organization’s president earlier this month. Induction into the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions for an engineer.

“I am honored to be elected into this highly regarded institution,” ...

Building Seismic Safety Council Elects New Chair

David Bonneville of Degenkolb Engineers Named New Head of National Advocacy Group

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 22, 2008)—David Bonneville, Senior Principal at Degenkolb Engineers, accepted the role as Chairman of the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) after being elected by the Board of Directors earlier this month. Bonneville assumes his new responsibilities beginning in 2009.

“I have no doubt that David will provide pace setting and visionary leadership as the Chair of BSSC just as he has for numerous other professional ...

Ecologically-Engineered Plastic Bag Wins $5,000 Degenkolb Sustainability Challenge

Bay Localize, a Non-Profit, Receives the Prize Money

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 26, 2008) - Degenkolb Engineers wrote a check today for $5,000 to Bay Localize, a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit designated by the winner of the 2008 “Sustainability Challenge,” an environmentally friendly design competition.

This year’s award went to a self-employed structural engineer Kate Stillwell for designing a handbag and hat made from recycled plastic bags. She made both items by fusing together 16 ...

Degenkolb Engineers Promotes Stacy Bartoletti to President and COO

San Francisco, CA (January 15, 2008) - Degenkolb Engineers is pleased to announce that Stacy Bartoletti has been promoted to President and COO. A seasoned strategist with a proven record for strengthening customer relationships, project management, and streamlining operations, Bartoletti is responsible for overseeing the firm's operations and business development efforts. He will also continue his role as one of the technical leaders in the firm, providing expert guidance and mentoring to engineers.

“Stacy joined the firm in ...

Degenkolb Engineers’ Principal Kent Yu Wise Beyond His Years

Recently Honored as One of Top “40 Under 40"

PORTLAND, OR (January 22, 2008)—Kent Yu, Associate Principal and manager of Degenkolb Engineers’ Portland office, was recognized as one of Building Design & Construction magazine’s top “40 Under 40.” Dr. Yu’s acumen in the office and his dedication to improving public policy, reaching out to the community and shaping the minds of future engineers earned him a position among the distinguished honorees.

"Having an engineer of Dr. Yu’s caliber on ...

How U.S. Engineers Helped Peru Assess Damage From Deadly Earthquake

Volunteer Degenkolb Engineers Offer Expert Advice

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sept. 13, 2007)— After an 8.0 earthquake struck the coast of Central Peru on Aug. 15, killing more than 600 people, two experts from the nation’s leading earthquake engineering firm spent eight days helping in recovery.

Degenkolb Engineers, which specializing in the design and seismic strengthening of buildings, sent associate principal Kent Yu and design engineer Liliana Pinto to Lima, immediately after the quake. Yu and Pinto ...