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Brian H. Wood, E.I.T.
Structural Designer
Years Experience:
Education
M.S.,
Structural Engineering,
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, 2008
B.S., Engineering,
University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tennessee, 2006
Certification
Registered
Engineer Intern in Tennessee.
General Experience
Mr. Wood
joined SAI on July 14, 2008 upon receiving his Master of Science degree
from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of
Missouri – Rolla). In graduate school, he served as a research assistant under
his advisor, Dr. Genda Chen. Additionally, he served as a teaching assistant
for the department’s Structural Analysis classes. Funded by the California
Department of Transportation, he published a thesis entitled “Experimental
Validation of an Integrated FRP and Visco-elastic Hardening, Damping, and
Wave-modulating System for Blast Resistance Enhancement of RC Columns.” He was
also involved in research pertaining to an innovative crack sensor that is
embedded in reinforced concrete structures.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
American Institute of Steel Construction
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Concrete Institute
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Tennessee Structural Engineers
Association