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Join us on June 19th for our June Lunch Program on the Truxel Bridge Concept and Feasibility Study featuring City of Sacramento Principal Planner Fedolia "Sparky" Harris and Dokken Engineering Senior Engineer Pamela Dalcin-Walling. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gG9pM5tU The City of Sacramento is undertaking an engineering feasibility study for a new multi-modal bridge across the lower American River between Truxel Road and Sequoia Pacific Boulevard to better connect North and South Natomas with the Central City. Limitations associated with the existing crossings discourage walking, biking, and transit resulting in higher greenhouse gas emissions, higher vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to longer trips, less efficient transit routing, and reduced public health and air quality. This limited connectivity also leads to longer emergency response times and can hinder evacuation routes. The purpose of the study is to refine the adopted alternative for the new bridge by conducting an inclusive public outreach and engagement process in collaboration with detailed engineering and environmental analysis.

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🌟 Strengthen Your Defenses: Earthquake Preparedness with Fikri Kesti Engineering Group! 🌟 Southern California's recent 4.0 magnitude quake near Ford City serves as a stark reminder of the seismic risks we face. Ensure your buildings and loved ones are protected with cutting-edge solutions from Fikri Kesti Engineering Group. 🔍 Why Choose Us? 🔍 - Early Earthquake Warnings ⚠️: Get crucial seconds of advance notice to act swiftly. - Advanced Structural Health Monitoring 🏠: Continuously track and maintain your structure’s integrity. - Thorough Structural Condition Assessments 🏗️: Identify and reinforce vulnerabilities to enhance earthquake resilience. - Expert Seismic Retrofitting & Reinforcement 🛠️: Upgrade your buildings to meet the highest safety standards. - Compliance with Seismic Safety Standards ✅: Ensure your property meets all regulatory requirements for maximum protection. Act Now! Investing in earthquake preparedness can save lives and prevent costly damage. Partner with us to fortify your defenses and ensure peace of mind. 👉 Contact us today for a personalized consultation and take the first step towards a safer, more secure future. #FikriKestiEngineering #EarthquakePreparedness #SeismicSafety #StructuralIntegrity #StaySafe #EngineeringExcellence #SafetyFirst #StructuralReinforcement #EarlyWarningSystem

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🌎 Strengthening Our Communities Against Seismic Risks with Sustainable Innovations 🌎 As we look to fortify the Pacific Northwest’s aging infrastructure, addressing seismic vulnerabilities in Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings is critical. The risks are real, particularly with potential large-scale seismic events from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). AtlantisFiber is leading with innovative solutions that blend advanced technology and sustainability to create stronger, safer, and greener concrete systems. 🚧 NexGuard™ for URM Resilience The NexGuard™ blend by AtlantisFiber provides high ductility and resilience to withstand significant seismic stress. Specifically designed for URM buildings, it offers a transformative approach to retrofitting, utilizing a hybrid fiber blend that can absorb and distribute seismic forces more effectively than traditional reinforcement methods. This adaptability helps in creating a safer environment for communities without the extensive labor and costs usually required in traditional reinforcement processes. WATCH A VIDEO about the CSZ: https://lnkd.in/ga2t_Xpz 🌱 EnviroGuard–100™ for Enhanced Durability in Flatwork Beyond seismic applications, EnviroGuard–100™ provides exceptional crack and shrinkage resistance for various concrete surfaces. Developed from repurposed tire fibers, EnviroGuard–100™ is both environmentally friendly and highly effective for flatwork applications such as commercial slabs, roadways, and parking lots. By reducing cracking by up to 90%, it extends the lifespan of concrete structures and minimizes future repair costs. These solutions not only address today’s infrastructure needs but also align with sustainability goals, making AtlantisFiber an essential partner in the ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience in construction. #CascadiaPrepared #SeismicRetrofit #AtlantisFiber #SustainableBuilding #URMResilience #NexGuard #EnviroGuard #ConcreteInnovation #PacificNorthwestConstruction

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Building a hybrid mass timber high-rise is now nearly as cost-effective as building a comparable concrete tower. This could be great news for both the environment and renters in the Seattle area. A new study co-authored by PCL Construction, DCI Engineers, and Weber Thompson examines the decreasing costs of mass timber construction and its potential to expand residential space in densely populated urban regions. Intermediate high-rise towers (those 180 feet or shorter) are often under-built in urban areas due to an unfortunate intersection of construction cost and code requirements. Even if the zoning allows, many developers forgo developing high-rise residential projects that are under 200 feet due to the cost of concrete construction at this scale. Mass timber construction provides an alternative that can be cost-competitive or more economical under the right circumstances – paving the way for the construction of more buildings in the intermediate tower height zone, and potentially increasing housing density. Mass timber is a renewable construction material created using fast-growing lumber, often through a process of laminating planks together to create the buildings blocks of a tower. Pieces are pre-manufactured in a separate facility and then placed by crane on the construction job site, reducing the project schedule and resulting in a more efficient use of materials. https://lnkd.in/dtdDEwvz

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Learn more about the work CEE Prof. Dan Sperling is doing.

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