Technical Service Center
Structural Analysis Group (86-68110)
Contact:
John Baals, P.E. , Manager, <jbaals@do.usbr.gov>, (303) 445-3231
Larry Nuss, P.E., Technical Specialist, <lnuss@do.usbr.gov>, (303) 445-3231
Bureau of Reclamation
P.O. Box 25007, 86-68110
Denver, Colorado 80225-0007
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The Structural Analysis Group provides specialists in the field of structural analysis and evaluation of concrete arch, gravity, multiple arch, and buttress dams, powerplants, pumping plants, and water conveyance structures, and other buildings. The group's expertise and background include structures composed of mass concrete, roller compacted concrete, reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. Individuals in the group, as team members, perform review or consult on dynamic and static analyses to support studies and designs related to: new structures, safety evaluation of existing dams or buildings and modifications to existing structures. The group also provides team leaders who give technical and administrative leadership for projects as well as perform the technical work on the team within their specialty area.
Types of Analysis
| Special Considerations
| Material Property Determination
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