April 27, 2005 -- Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., a consulting firm specializing in structural engineering, announced today that David Biggs, Principal, recently presented lectures focused on structural engineering topics.
“ Grouting Masonry Using Portland Cement-Lime Mortars ”
Biggs was the featured speaker for the winter meeting of the National Concrete Masonry Association in Indianapolis, IN. His presentation was titled “Enhancing the Future of Concrete Masonry.” He also presented a seminar in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on behalf of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers at the request of Broward County, Florida and the Florida Structural Engineers Association. The topic, titled “Masonry Design and Detailing,” included planning and designing buildings for hurricane forces. Biggs also presented a paper titled “Grouting Masonry Using Portland Cement-Lime Mortars” at the 2005 International Building Lime Symposium in Orlando, FL. The paper discussed preliminary results on research being conducted by Ryan-Biggs Associates. He was the keynote speaker at the EDU-TECH Conference in Princeton, NJ. This presentation dealt with structural redundancy of masonry and changes to government building design following the disasters in Oklahoma City and September 11, 2001. Biggs was also the speaker for the annual convention of the Masonry Contractors of America in Chicago, IL. His presentation focused on the masonry aspects of the World Trade Center disaster.
Mr. Biggs has over 30 years of experience as a structural engineer in private practice. He holds civil engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has taught as an adjunct professor at the university. He has served as national director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, serving on the national committee to develop standards for masonry construction in the United States. He was also a member of the Building Performance Assessment Team that investigated the collapse of the World Trade Center. Mr. Biggs has authored numerous papers focusing on masonry design and restoration and is a frequent lecturer at universities, professional seminars, and conferences in the United States and overseas.
About Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C.
Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., is a consulting engineering firm specializing in structural engineering. Since 1973, they have been providing design services from their main office in Troy, New York, and branch offices in Skaneateles, New York, and West Chester, Pennsylvania.
