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BC Agriculture Interactive Production Guides
BC Agriculture Interactive Production GuidesTools Used: HTML, CSS Share this PostA website that contains the latest recommendations on beneficial management practices for commercial growers in British Columbia. BC Agriculture Guide Homepage
Seismic Analysis and Assessment of Lixiviation Plant Tanks for Escondida Mining Operations
Seismic Analysis and Assessment of Lixiviation Plant Tanks for Escondida Mining OperationsTeam: Dr. Freddy Pina (PBRV) and Dr. Silvana Comminetti (USACH), Paulina Gonzalez (USACH) and ALPA. Tools: Sap 2000, Matlab Share this Post8 stainless steel tanks used for the process of lixiviation of a Copper Mine facility near the city of Antofagasta, Northern Chile. These were modeled, analyzed and assessed ... Read More
Structural Retrofit Design of SEGIC Building for Universidad de Santiago Chile, Santiago, Chile
Structural Retrofit Design of SEGIC Building for Universidad de Santiago Chile, Santiago, ChileAnalysis/Design Team: Dr. Freddy Pina (PBRV) and Dr. Silvana Comminetti (USACH) Tools: Sap2000, Etabs, Matlab, Matchcad Share this Post40 year old reinforced concrete structure with several inefficiencies and lack of clear load path under lateral loads. The building was considered as a serious candidate for structural demolition and ... Read More
Analytical Study of Vibration Issues During the Transportation and Unloading of Melted Material
Analytical Study of Vibration Issues During the Transportation and Unloading of Melted MaterialAnalysis/Design Team: Dr. Freddy Pina (PBRV) and Dr. Silvana Comminetti (USACH) and Paulina Gonzalez (USACH) Tools: Matlab, Sap2000 Share this PostA heavy duty crane system and the supporting structure was modeled and analyzed to study vibration issues during the operation/transportation of material. The model consisted of a moving ... Read More
Condition Assessment of Ship loader for Cerrejon Coal Mine Operations, Colombia
Condition Assessment of Ship loader for Cerrejon Coal Mine Operations, ColombiaAnalysis/Design Team: Dr. Freddy Pina (PBRV), Dr. Carlos Ventura (VCSD) and CWA Tools: Sap2000, Matlab, SeismoSignal, Batch tools Share this PostPBRV was hired by VCSD and CWA to perform a series of structural analyses for the assessment of the condition of a major ship loader structure located in Cerrejon, La ... Read More
Performance-based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings in California
Performance-based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings in California PBRV has been working for the local structural engineering firm Glotman Simpson to develop guidelines and procedures for the performance-based design of reinforced concrete towers on the coast of the U.S, eg. San Diego, Los Angeles and Seattle. PBRV has been involved from the preliminary design, to the plan check process of … Read More
The Conceptual Structural Design—On The Engineer Trying to Make Sense of Art
Caption Example for Image The Conceptual Structural Design—On The Engineer Trying to Make Sense of ArtWritten By:msiller@pbrvconsulting.comShare this PostAfter sorting things out with your client or team—the very first task of a structural engineer is to make physical sense of what the artist, architect or owner want. This is not the easiest task in the world as it involves the ... Read More
Codes are Mainly to Ensure a “Life-Safety” Standard—Let’s Talk About Seismic Damage
Caption Example for Image Codes are Mainly to Ensure a “Life-Safety” Standard—Let’s Talk About Seismic DamageWritten By:msiller@pbrvconsulting.comShare this PostAs I enjoy my morning coffee and get ready for work with a great view of the bay— I notice that the hanging lamp is swinging unusually and the cladding or exterior windows start to make a cracking noise and it’s getting louder. I put ... Read More
Why is the Core of a Building so Important? How Understanding This Can Help You Be Prepared
Caption Example for Image Why is the Core of a Building so Important? How Understanding This Can Help You Be PreparedWritten By:msiller@pbrvconsulting.comShare this PostOur previous blog was titled: Life-safety standards defined in codes. we explained the concept of how earthquake energy is dissipated through damage. This isn’t the nicest thing to know about when you are probably spending a lot of ... Read More