CUREe Wood Frame Research Project at UCI | Irvine, CA
Various Case Studies were completed together with the Consortium of Universities for The Research of Earthquake Engineering at the University of California, Irvine. Titled “Earthquake Hazard Mitigation of Wood Frame Construction”, the research project was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through a grant administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
CUREe Wood Frame Research Project at UCI
Northridge Earthquake Disaster Analysis and Testing | Northridge, CA
Structural testing of lateral stucco shear wall components from the Northridge Meadows Apartment Complex was completed at the University of California, Irvine. The tests were used to understand collapse failure modes for this three story, multi-unit residential structure.
Northridge Earthquake Disaster Analysis and Testing
Las Vegas Club - Exterior Panelized System Analysis and Testing | Las Vegas, NV
Lateral racking tests of EIFS system panels framed with cold-formed steel studs were performed at PMR Laboratories to determine lateral drift limitations due to seismic movements.
Las Vegas Club - Exterior Panelized System Analysis and Testing
Courtyards at Mission Valley - Analysis and Testing of Seismic Resisting Systems | San Diego, CA
Six, four story multi-unit residential buildings were constructed in various configurations that required evaluation. Laboratory testing of various seismic resisting systems including shot pins, gypsum shear walls, and shear transfer components were conducted at the University of California, Irvine.
Courtyards at Mission Valley - Analysis and Testing of Seismic Resisting Systems
PRO-X Header Product Evaluation | Hayward, CA
FWCSE performed structural analysis and physical testing of this cold-formed steel proprietary alternative to built-up box headers. The scope of services included consultation with the International Code Council to obtain an ICC evaluation report for the product.