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Kirk Martini
Course materials, research articles and presentations in architectural and structural engineering.





Technical Articles

Blast Resistant Design of Commercial Buildings
An article from Weidlinger Associates.

Failure in Design
In depth analysis on the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse.

Long-span Structures Setting Record for 2000
Nearly two Georgia Domes could fit in U.K.'s 320-meter-dia tent.

On the Wild Side
The race to build the tallest, fastest, most exciting roller coaster in the world depends on the ability of the structural engineer to balance speed, geometry, and loads to keep riders entertained and safe.

Protective Design
An article about design methodology from Weidlinger Associates.

Santa Fe Sensation
Overview of the newly renovated Santa Fe open air theaters, especially the design of two curved roofs.

Space Truss
A 300 ft (91 m) long aluminum truss designed to withstand the harsh on-orbit environment will hold together the $60-billion International Space Station.

Test Procedures for Advanced Insulation Panels
A research report (PDF format file) by Building and Fire Research Laboratory, NIST.

The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
Report on this engineering disaster.







 
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