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Broxbourne School, Uk

Peer review and design assistance for a multi-level cantilever feature stair for a school. The primary scope of the project is to identify/isolate and eliminate the vibrational model shapes associated with the structure.

Saturday, May 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read
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Crd Residuals Treatment Facility

Associated Engineering was a key team member in the successful Design-Build-Operate Pursuit for the future ~$100 million Residuals Treatment Facility (RTF) for the Capital Regional District (CRD). The RTF will receive and stabilize the residuals (i.e., primary sludge, waste activated sludge) from the CRD’s future $765 million McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, a 108-ML/d tertiary treatment plant; the RTF will also receive and stabilize hauled wastes from the region. Associated Engineering is the Engineering Team Lead and, together with the constructors, technology provider and operator, will be implementing a facility includes equalization, thickening, anaerobic digestion, dewatering, beneficial use of biogas, drying and heat recovery. The facility will include an operations/ administration building with a LEED Gold target, and a sophisticated odour control system.

Monday, March 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read
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Abb Transformers

This project involved the structural design and analysis of crane-lifting lugs for industrial transformers manufactured by ABB. The transformers were going to an offshore location, so the lugs needed to handle adverse weather and meet the client’s specific standards. The core challenge: make sure the lugs could safely handle operational stresses during lifting within tight geometric and material constraints. My scope of involvement and design process I was the lead structural engineer for this component, responsible for the full design lifecycle.

Sunday, February 23, 2020 | 2 minutes Read
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Maclean Park Air Monitoring Station

Metro Vancouver needed a new air quality monitoring station at MacLean Park, 710 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC. The requirement was to elevate an “Airpointer + PM” air quality monitor (~400 lbs) to 5 meters for accurate air quality sampling. The engineering challenges: The support structure needed to allow safe lowering for regular maintenance via a mechanical winch. The design had to be slender yet stiff enough to handle wind and seismic loads while keeping the sensitive equipment steady. The solution needed to be cost-effective, non-intrusive to the public park, and quick to build. The winch housing had to be secure, tamper/vandalism-resistant, and accommodate internal cabling. What I did I was the lead structural engineer for Associated Engineering on this project, responsible for the full structural design.

Monday, December 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
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Lngc Construction Village

LNG Canada is a co-venture between Shell Canada, Petronas, Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. (Mitsubishi), Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. (Korea Gas) and Brion Kitimat LNG Partnership (PetroChina) to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on the north coast of British Columbia. The project includes the design, construction and operation of a natural gas gathering system in northeast BC, a pipeline to Kitimat, and at Kitimat a liquefaction terminal and marine off-loading facilities.

Monday, December 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
Parkland Refining Plant Ofc Building Addition hero
Parkland Refining Plant Ofc Building Addition

This was an addition and expansion to the existing Operations Field Centre (OFC) building at the Parkland Refining Plant. The structure was exposed to significant blast loadings. The initial structural design was done by a consulting firm not registered in British Columbia, so it needed an independent review for local code compliance. My role I was the Independent Review Engineer, conducting a third-party assessment of the structural design. What I did:

Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
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LNGC Non-Process Buildings

On the LNGC Non-Process Buildings project in Kitimat, BC, I worked as a structural design engineer on foundations for a new Pre-Engineered Steel Building (PESB) materials warehouse, a central workshop, and artic corridor walkways connecting all site buildings. The structural scope included large-scale reinforced concrete foundations and retaining walls for challenging site conditions. What I did I was involved across the full project lifecycle - concept through construction. Concept and feasibility:

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
Lower Seymour Watershed Admin Building hero
Lower Seymour Watershed Admin Building

Design engineer responsible for the foundations of architecturally expressive administration building, consisting of an entry space, office workspaces, a multipurpose area and various rooms. The pitched roof structure will be constructed in cross-laminated timber and will have a number of significant overhangs.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 1 minute Read
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Powell River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Project type: Consolidated Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: Powell River, BC My role: Structural Designer The Powell River WWTP has two main structures: an administration building and a process building. I designed structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood-frame construction. A prominent feature is a structure with a raft slab foundation supporting a two-storey concrete building, a structural steel roof, and a wood-framed canopy designed for a future green roof.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 4 minutes Read
Back Road Inlet Debris Deflector hero
Back Road Inlet Debris Deflector

The existing stormwater inlet kept getting blocked by debris, which created a real flooding risk for nearby properties. The old trash rack wasn’t cutting it. What I did I was tasked with designing a new debris deflector and conceptually integrating it with other flood protection measures like extended berms. Designed a steel debris deflector following USDOT Federal Highway Administration “Debris Control Structures” guidelines: Specified re-purposed railroad rails (or equivalent) for structural integrity and longevity - significantly tougher than the existing trash rack. Designed a large surface area to maximize debris deflection away from the inlet. Used a sharp angle to help debris naturally move to the channel edges for easier removal. Set the apex angle between 15 and 25 degrees, with total side area at least 10 times the culvert’s cross-sectional area. Followed guidelines for bar spacing relative to the minimum culvert span dimension. Made sure that even if the sides get partially blocked, water can still spill over the top into the inlet - no complete blockage. Flood mitigation: The deflector was one piece of a larger strategy. Combined with extended berms, it would significantly reduce flooding risk to adjacent properties.

Monday, September 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
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Aberdeen Lake Dam Upgrades

The Aberdeen Lake Dam is an earthen dam originally built around 1908 and modified in 1964. It needed repairs and modifications for long-term safety and operational efficiency. The project, for the Regional District of North Okanagan, involved partial removal and replacement of the existing dam, replacement of the low-level outlet pipe, and installation of a new vertical gate with a gate chamber and access shaft. Everything had to support a potential future 5-meter rise in reservoir water level.

Monday, September 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
Four Winds South Bend Casino and Hotel hero
Four Winds South Bend Casino and Hotel

603,000 sq ft | Multiphase casino project | 23 stories | Estimated 2023 Structural FeaturesPhase One consists of 175,000 sf of casino gaming, completed in 2018.The casino is constructed of structural steel framing with a braced frame lateral system.Phase Two adds a 23-story, 317-room hotel, designed using flat-plate floors and concrete shearwalls. The hotel’s second level includes a ballroom, meeting spaces, and a full day spa. The third level has an outdoor amenity deck with swimming pool, bar, and rooftop lounge.

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 1 minute Read