CFSEI Announces 2021-2022 Executive Committee Members

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has announced the members of its 2021-2022 executive committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for three years. The 2021-2022 CFSEI executive committee includes: Chair: Daniel Stadig, P.E., The Leffler Group, Colo. Vice chair: Patrick M. Hainault, P.E., raSmith, Wis. Immediate past chair (non-voting): Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc., Va. Committee members: Dana Hennis, P.E., S.E., Lochsa Engineering, Idaho Jeffrey Kreinke, P.E., Excel Engineering, Inc., Wis. Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of … Read more

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Breaking Down Demolition Basics

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By Chance Warren Before you can build your client’s vision, it’s sometimes necessary to deconstruct what is presently on the property. Generally, this involves one of two types of demolition: major demolition, meaning bringing the entire structure down, and selective demolition, wherein the super-structure remains intact but demolition takes place within the building. MAJOR DEMOLITION Work on a major demolition project begins well before the building comes down. Although the details covered in this article refer to a demo performed with machinery, many of the same principles would apply to an explosive or implosive demo situation. Planning is an essential … Read more

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