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Dispelling Church Window Restoration Myths

Church Executive, May 2009

Whether a church is a historic property or a modern facility, it is not immune to problems such as water or air infiltration that may arise with its windows. Many times, decision makers assume replacing the existing windows in their churches is the most economic route. However, numerous factors must be considered before such a decision is made.

Concrete Repair Bulletin, Mar/Apr 2009

The Buchanan House offers residents of the 200-unit luxury apartment complex nearly 600 parking spaces in a below-grade, three-story parking garage. In addition to the luxury residential units, the facility features restaurants and other retail shops on the street level, which results in additional parking needs. The consulting engineer for the project recognized that the post-tension concrete structure had begun to experience degradation from water infiltration. Additionally, the use of de-icing salts had caused corrosion of the existing buttonhead post-tensioning system.

Parking Today, March 2009

Precast concrete double-tees and joists are a common feature on many parking decks. While the use of these materials is proven for parking deck construction, several owners have noticed that the pre-stressed framing members on the top level would be begin to camber.

Not so ‘shocking' results

Structural Engineer, March 2009

Success with impressed cathodic protection for a National Historic Landmark.

Structural Journal, Winter 2009

In post-tensioned concrete construction, reinforcing bars and post-tensioning tendons are required to support self-weight and intended service loads. As these structures age, many time-related problems occur, such as corrosion of the tendons or strands. For owners of a post-tensioned structure, the responsibility of ensuring the safety of tenants or those using the structure is paramount.

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