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Renovation of the Guggenheim Museum
Presenter: Nancy Hudson, P.E.

Robert Silman Associates Structural Engineers was retained by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to conduct a comprehensive structural assessment of the museum focusing on the Main Rotunda system of cantilevering sloped ramps supported by radial walls that define the distinct geometry of the museum. The structure is comprised of both cast-in-pace concrete and sprayed gunite (shotcrete).

The presentation is an overview of the work performed for the structural investigation, analysis, and repairs designed by Robert Silman Associates. The investigation phase included laser scanning, non-destructive evaluation, probes, material testing, and structural monitoring. The analysis phase included the creation of a finite element model of the existing geometry and material properties constructed from the laser scan data to include the as-built conditions. Deficiencies from the original construction were identified on the upper floor and repairs were required.  As a historic structure there were limitations on repairs that impacted the exterior. Final repairs involved carbon fiber reinforcing, steel brackets, and dampers.

About the Speaker:

Nancy R. Hudson, P.E. has over 15 years of consulting structural engineering experience. Nancy joined Robert Silman Associates in 2005 and was named an Associate in 2007.  She is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) and the Association for Preservation Technology (APT).  Nancy has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Nancy has worked on numerous renovation, stabilization and preservation projects. She was RSA’s Associate in charge of the exterior restoration of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in NYC.  While at RSA she has managed the non-destructive testing at more than 80 schools for the New York City School Construction Authority.  Currently Ms. Hudson is working on the Restoration of the New York Public Theater, Restoration of New York City Hall, Restoration of Seventh Regiment Armory and Adaptive Reuse of Pier 57 in New York City.  

In addition, our agenda for the evening will include:
 
•    Update from our Delegate and Alternate Delegate regarding the 2011 NCSEA Annual Conference held in Oklahoma City in October.

•    Update on current SEC committee activity.

•    SE License committee open discussion regarding SE licensure in CT.


Attendance to this seminar is worth 1.0 New York PDH Credits

Dinner Menu:  Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Sherry Vinaigrette Salad
Warm Apple Streusel Roulade for dessert
Choice of:
1.)    Pepper Seared Salmon or
2.)    Flank Steak with Potato Gatto with Pancetta and Herbs


TIME:      

5:30 – 6:30 pm    Registration, Social Hour Hors D’Oeuvres & OPEN BAR
6:30 – 7:30 pm    Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pm    Presentations