Champlain South Tower Collapse / Surfside, FL - Part 2

First-Hand Observations and Recommendations for Assessing Other Structures Part 2 By: Janine M. Pardee, P.E. and Sidney T. Burns, P.E. Photo: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Dept. Recommendations for Assessing Other Structures 1. How can structural deficiencies in mid-, and high-rise buildings be identified in the plan review process? Requiring detailed structural plans and specifications Requiring design calculations to be provided for review Qualitative review of...



Champlain South Tower Collapse / Surfside, FL

First-Hand Observations and Recommendations for Assessing Other Structures Part 1 By: Janine M. Pardee, P.E. and Sidney T. Burns, P.E. Disclaimer The following information is provided based on opinions and field observations of a registered professional structural engineer with 40+ years of experience who spent more than a week at the Subject site immediately after the event. The opinions and observations expressed herein are strictly an opinion and do not represent the...



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