News and Events
January 9, 2012
ANA to present at World of Concrete 2012.
Mike Schuller and Donald Harvey will be presenting again at
World of Concrete. Mike Schuller's seminars are entitled
"Troubleshooting Masonry" and "Building Reinforced
Masonry". Donald Harvey will be discussing "Masonry
Repair". More information can be found on the
World of
Concrete website.
January 4, 2012
Masonry Take-Out Talks at RMMI start for the year.
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute hosts Masonry Take-Out Talks
twice a month. This year kicks off with a presentation on
Combined Axial Loads and Flexure given by Mike Schuller. The
topics and schedule for the rest of the year can be found
here.
October 4, 2011
Shan Wo to discuss chemical mortar analyses at APT Victoria 2011.
The Association for Preservation Technology is holding its
annual conference this October in Victoria. Shan Wo will be
giving a presentation entitled, "A Comparative Study of Laboratory
Mortar Chemical Analysis Methods." The presentation will examine
several techniques including Cliver, ASTM, and RILEM and
discuss corresponding research performed in the ANA laboratory.
More information on the APT 2011 conference can be found
here.
September 9, 2011
Carlo Citto presents at STREMAH 2011 on integral water repellents.
The 12th international conference was held in Chianciano Terme,
Italy in September. The presentation is entitled "Feasibility of
integral water repellent admixtures in low pressure compatible
injected fill grouts". The presentation abstract can be found
in the Recent Publications section of this website. More
information on STREMAH 2011 can be found
here.
July 1, 2011
ANA expands nondestructive testing capabilities.
Atkinson-Noland & Associates recently acquired a Brungraber
Mark III slip test device. This equipment is used to perform
testing on flooring surfaces, particularly as it relates to
slip-fall incidents. The Mark III device was just shown to be
among the best slip test equipment available in independent
lab tests at USC. ANA is experienced with preventative and
risk-control slip testing as well as expert testimony in this
area. Contact Donald Harvey, P.E. for more information on how
slip testing can benefit your organization.
ANA has also expanded its ground penetrating radar capabilities
with two additional antennas, a 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz. The 900
MHz antenna works well for subsurface detection of objects
such as crypts and archaeological ruins. The 2.6 GHz antenna is
appropriate for near surface detection of anomalies such as
delamination of stone and plaster.
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June 2, 2011
ANA will give three presentations at the 11th North American Masonry Conference.
Carlo Citto will discuss "Image Correlation Diagnostics of Masonry Assemblies."
Drew Geister will talk about "Water Vapor Transmission Rates in Common Masonry
Construction." Mike Schuller will present "Validation of Newly Developed Standard
for Evaluating Historic Mortar (ASTM C1713-10)." Abstracts can be found in the
Recent Publications section of this website. More information on the 11th NAMC
can be found
here.
May 13, 2011
Shan Wo to teach at upcoming APT workshop on Nondestructive Evaluation Methods for Historic Structures at Taliesin.
Workshop Information
January 20, 2011
Mike Schuller will give seminar on “Making Masonry Better, Preventing Water Intrusion with Design and Construction Details” at the 2011 Quality Masonry Conference.
January 13, 2011
Donald Harvey and Mike Schuller to present at World of Concrete 2011.
The presentations are part of the "World of Masonry" program
at the "World of Concrete" Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Donald Harvey's presentation, entitled “Masonry Facades:
Repair and Restoration,” will be on Monday, January 17 and
concerns developments in façade inspection standards, façade
ordinances, and façade repair.
Mike Schuller will be giving two presentations. The first,
"Using Grout in Reinforced Masonry," is on Tuesday, January 18.
The second is a two day seminar on "Troubleshooting Masonry"
and will take place on January 20-21. Issues covered include
cracks, movement, and leaky walls.
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October 15, 2010
Carlo Citto and Mike Schuller discuss historic stone retaining walls at APT Denver 2010.
A paper presentation on Diagnostics and Analysis for Historic
Stone Retaining Walls was given with John Feinberg of The
Collaborative at the annual conference of the Association
for Preservation Technology. A case study was used to outline
the condition survey, analysis, and repair options.
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June 21, 2010
Atkinson-Noland & Associates and the University of Wyoming awarded research grant from NCMA Education and Research Foundation to study water penetration in single-wythe concrete masonry walls.
The specific goal of the project is to better understand the
fundamental mechanism of shrinkage cracks in mortar joints.
An experimental program of 80 specimens to evaluate shrinkage
effects under different environmental exposure conditions will
be completed by December of 2011.
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May 19, 2010
Engineer Michael Schuller is part of a team of U.S. and Chinese architects, engineers, and sociologists travelling to the small Chinese village of Huang Cun in May 2010.
The team of experts was chosen to develop and later construct a prototype
home which is functionally modern while remaining compatible with the
surrounding traditional Chinese family homes. A four-day design charette
is planned after which the prototype will be finalized.
Learn more.
May 12, 2010
Mike Schuller will present seminar on Masonry Evaluation and Repair at SEAC May meeting.
Seminar Information
May 10, 2010
Mike Schuller co-authors Structure Magazine article on heritage masonry.
Nearly all of the world’s remaining ancient monuments contain some
type of masonry. Working with historic construction involves
carefully balancing engineering objectives with preservation
principles and increased analytical efforts to make the best use of
existing construction. The authors have had opportunities to apply
these concepts to preservation of several heritage masonry structures,
including work for the World Monuments Fund (WMF), www.wmf.org, at
the temple of Angkor Wat.
Read more.
November 6, 2009
Mike Schuller inducted to APT College of Fellows
Mike Schuller was inducted into the APT (Association for Preservation
Technology) College of Fellows at the APT annual conference, which
took place this year in Los Angeles, California. The College of Fellows
honors those APT members who have provided valuable services to the
preservation field and to APT. Each year at the APT annual conference
the College of Fellows inducts up to six new members. The purpose of
the College is to recognize members who have made significant contributions
to the field of preservation technology and to APT International.
Election to the APT College of Fellows is the highest honor bestowed
by APT upon a member of the organization.
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September 26, 2007
Colorado NDE Firm Uses Infrared Thermography As An
Investigative Tool
- By Peter Champe
Atkinson-Noland & Associates anticipates their research will enable
broader use of infrared thermography in historic preservation and restoration
projects.
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August 16, 2007
Structural Investigation of a Historic Lighthouse Using
Nondestructive Testing
- By Donald Harvey
Engineers with Atkinson-Noland & Associates are using their expertise
in nondestructive evaluation to investigate the masonry of two structures
at the Piedras Blancas Light Station.
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June 25, 2007
In-depth Analysis Vital Before Beginning Masonry Repair
on Historical Structures
- By Peter Champe
Structural assessment by Atkinson-Noland & Associates helped ensure
long-term stability of historic building in New Orleans' French Quarter.
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