Continuing Education for the Practical Structural Engineer: | | |
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT:
Boston University Data Science Center
OCTOBER 5, 2022 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (ET)
1.5 NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDHs
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FOUR PRESENTERS:
Bryan Sweeney, Ph.D, PE, Principal Consultant | Haley & Aldrich
Irfan Baig, PE, Principal | LeMessurier.
Nathan Roy, PE, Principal | LeMessurier.
Alan Simon, PE, President | Simon Design Engineering
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The Center for Computing & Data Sciences rises dramatically above Boston University's central campus.
Consisting of a 19-story, 305-feet tall tower, and 5-story podium, with tower organized by a series of vertically stacked and staggered research “neighborhoods,” it is a hub for the campus and a showcase for the departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, and the interdisciplinary faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering.
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Designed by the internationally-renowned design firm KPMB Architects of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Center for Computing & Data Sciences capitalizes on its location in the heart of campus to create an inviting meeting place. Set to open in late 2022, the building will foster innovation and collaboration as a leader in Computing & Data Sciences.
This presentation will explore four key aspects of the design and construction:
Geotechnical; Foundations & Core; Superstructure; and Steel Shoring & Erection
See below for presentation overviews
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EVENT TIMING & REGISTRATION | |
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DATE: Wednesday, October 5 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION:
The Kilachand Center for Life Sciences & Engineering at Boston University
610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
PARKING (Free with Registration):
Warren Towers Garage, 700 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Parking Location Map
SCHEDULE:
5:00 – 6:00 Reception/Refreshments (Hors d’oeuvres, Free Drink ticket)
6:00 – 8:00 Project Presentation
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INVESTMENT: Includes: Presentation, 1.5 NCSEA Diamond-PDH Certificate, Light Refreshments, Complimentary Drink Ticket, Parking-Fee Reimbursed
MEMBERS: $55 | Non-Members: $65 | Students (with ID): $30
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Part 1: Geotechnical
Brian Sweeney, Ph.D, PE | Principal Consultant | Haley & Aldrich
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Located along the Charles River on reclaimed land from the second half of the 19th century, the Center for Computing & Data Sciences is at one of the deepest locations to bedrock in Boston. Challenging site and building constraints required close coordination with the Design and Construction teams to find cost-effective solutions to foundation and support of excavation systems. Part 1 will dig into the unique site geology, the selection process for foundation systems and the design and performance of the excavation support system.
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Part 2: Foundations & Core
Irfan Baig, PE | Principal | LeMessurier.
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Part 2 will highlight the design of below grade structural systems including the tower and podium mat slabs. The talk will also discuss the design of the slender concrete core which responds to the building programming requirements, compact floor plate and foundation limitations. | |
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Part 3: Superstructure
Nathan Roy, PE | Principal | LeMessurier.
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A distinctive feature of the Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building is the massing of the building which uses shifting, free-floating volumes to create outdoor terraces associated with research “neighborhoods” over its height.
Part 3 will discuss the structural systems and design considerations that helped to make the cantilever volumes a reality.
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Part 4: Steel Shoring & Erection
Alan Simon, PE | President | Simon Design Engineering
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Brought in early on to assist the fabricator and construction team on the best methodology to safely erect a complex cantilevered primary framing structure and ensure overall project quality, and schedule. The unique project challenge included the three-dimensional indeterminate nature of the structural system and its dependence on concrete floors being cast for stability and deflection control. Multiple approaches were considered before the final bracing system was developed and designed.
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Bryan Sweeney Ph.D, PE, LEED AP
Principal Consultant| Haley & Aldrich
Bryan has more than 30 years of experience in structural and geotechnical engineering, including design of foundations, temporary support systems, and underpinning for low- and high-rise buildings, garages, tunnels, bridges, subway stations, and other structures. He specializes in proactively identifying risks and developing risk strategy options consistent with an owner’s risk tolerance.
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Clients appreciate Bryan’s ability to listen and understand their desired outcomes and challenges, and then provide different value propositions for those challenges. As clients balance competing and shifting demands, Bryan takes a hands-on approach to develop real-time solutions. He is driven to solve problems that have no clear solution, and he always collaborates with the client and project stakeholders to address the problem at hand and ultimately reach project completion. | |
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Irfan Baig, PE
Principal | LeMessurier.
Irfan has 20 years of experience in structural engineering ranging from computational methods in mechanics, structural dynamics, computational methods in mechanics, and analyses of pressure vessels and off-shore platforms in oil and gas industry.
Leveraging his expertise in structural mechanics, and dynamic soil-structure interaction analyses of nuclear buildings, he focuses on first principles to develop efficient, buildable solutions rather than relying on prescriptive design methods.
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Nathan Roy, PE
Principal | LeMessurier.
Nathan has developed a breadth of experience with projects in institutional, healthcare, cultural, retail and athletic sectors. Through collaboration with architects, owners and contractors, he has overseen the successful implementation of structural designs for new buildings, renovations of historic structures and specialty construction support.
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Alan Simon, PE
President | Simon Design Engineering
Alan has extensive design experience both nationally and regionally and is highly regarded for his perceptive and innovative approach to engineering and structural design. His creativity, and solutions-oriented approach have helped a broad range of clients, including municipalities, educational institutions, corporations, developers, contractors, fabricators, and systems installers nationally. Alan collaborates closely with clients and their project teams to ensure the overall success of a project’s safe design and construction. Alan and his team hold multiple licenses across the United States as well as Canada and abroad.
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