(PRWEB) October 30, 2005 -- Matthew G. Yerkey of Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., in Troy, New York, recently authored an article titled, “Raising the Bar on Bridge Jacking” for Structure magazine. The article, featured in the October 2005 issue, describes why bridges are lifted/jacked and what pitfalls engineers must watch for along the way.
“ Raising the Bar on Bridge Jacking ”
Yerkey has been with the firm since 1998 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Association for Bridge Construction and Design, and the American Institute of Steel Construction. As a Design Engineer at Ryan-Biggs Associates, he has been involved in the engineering design of numerous bridges and industrial and historical preservation projects.
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.
About Structure Magazine
Structure magazine is an international publication which focuses on structural engineering and issues concerning construction materials, methods, design, and analysis techniques for buildings, bridges, and special structures. The magazine has a readership of approximately 30,000.
