Lectures
The Shore
Thing:
A Practical Seminar on Shoring Methods
and Case Studies for Historic Buildings
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
9:00am-1:00pm
In recent years, with
an increase in construction and demolition across the city, New
York has witnessed several unfortunate losses of historic structures
due to improper stabilization and shoring. Understanding the unique
circumstances surrounding the structural make-up of historic buildings
and how to properly undertake shoring for these buildings is crucial
to their continued preservation.
Join the Historic Districts
Council for this special seminar examining shoring methods and case
studies from work on historic buildings. Techniques are improving
all the time and architects should understand many of these techniques
to have a fuller knowledge of preserving and restoring buildings.
Schedule:
9:00am
Registration and Coffee
Welcome
Simeon Bankoff, executive director, Historic Districts Council
Morning: 9:00am-9:45am
Introduction: Shoring and the Department of Buildings
Presenters:Timothy
D. Lynch, P. E., Executive Director of the Forensic
Engineering Unit at the NYC Department of Buildings and Delia Shumway,
P.E., Chief Engineer, Excavation/Interior Demolition/Stalled Sites
Units at the Department of Buildings.
The speakers will introduce attendees to the subject of shoring
and discuss the work of the Department of Buildings in regards to
overseeing shoring and structural work. They will also detail the
importance of proper shoring for historic buildings and changes
in policy that have been made to address this need. (45 min.)
10:00am-11:00am
The Process of Shoring
Presenter:John
J. McErlean, Principal, Plan B. Engineering
This panel will discuss the actual process of shoring for historic
buildings, examining how methods are different for historic structures.
(1 hour)
11:00am-12:00pm
Case Studies in Shoring
Presenter:Nat
Oppenheimer, Principal, Robert Silman Associates
This panel will discuss case studies of shoring and stabilizing
work to historic and landmarked buildings in New York City. (1 hour)
12:00pm-1:00pm
New Building Development Adjacent to Historic Buildings
Presenter:Brad
Kiefer, Senior Associate,
Goldstein Associates Consulting
This panel will address new construction near historic buildings
including how to monitor to ensure that historic resources are protected.
(1 hour)
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