When I had more hair and less of it was gray, I worked on a project as an assistant engineer doing the calculations for a mixed-use building in San Jose, California. Final design consisted of four stories of wood framing over a concrete podium slab and another level of below-grade parking. At that time, my firm had designed many two- and three-story residential buildings, but common thinking was you switched to steel or concrete for taller structures because of perceived limitations in wood-framed construction.
Detailing the main lateral force-resisting system with plywood shearwalls was a challenge for this project, which was in a high seismic area. We had to develop new details for high-load shearwalls to deal with the loads in the lower levels of the structure, and we quickly realized traditional holdowns would not easily meet the high overturning demands. Uplift restraint was provided by an innovative new Anchor Tie-Down System using high-strength rods, bearing plates and shrinkage compensation devices.
While these construction details were novel concepts at the time, economic forces made them commonplace very rapidly. Intense demand for housing fueled a trend toward denser, mixed-use developments in downtown areas, and the economic benefits of wood meant these developments were often wood-framed.
In the United States, the International Building Code limits wood-frame residential construction to five stories. In Canada, however, the British Columbia Building Code was changed in 2009 to allow six-story wood-framed structures, which was an increase from four. We now see many taller structures being built in British Columbia with wood being the primary structural material.
Located in Richmond, British Columbia, The Remy Project* was the first six-story wood-framed structure to be built in Canada. The 258-unit condominium building was originally designed as a steel frame over a concrete parking garage. However, the building was redesigned with wood, resulting in a savings of 12%, or 4.8 million (CAD).
Another great example is The Skyline, located in Victoria, British Columbia. This 58-unit condominium structure was originally intended to be four stories, but was modified to six stories after the building code modification.
Due to the number of stories and locations of the buildings in high seismic areas, the overturning forces on the shearwalls were very high. The cumulative tension demand loads at the foundation level were as much as 60,000 pounds. Most wood-framed structures can be restrained with conventional holdowns; however, to accommodate these high forces, the Simpson Strong-Tie® Anchor Tiedown System (ATS) was utilized for the shearwall overturning restraints. This continuous tiedown system consists of a series of rods connected from the roof to foundation, providing every level with a point of restraint, including bearing plates, shrinkage compensation devices, and nuts.
For both of these structures, drift posed limitations on the majority of the shearwall designs. The shrinkage that occurs can be significant in a six- story wood-framed building. As the wood dries, gaps occur between the nuts and the bearing plates, which should be added to the vertical deflection portion of the drift equation. To resolve this, shrinkage compensation devices were provided for every level in order to eliminate those gaps, which reduced the vertical deflection and improved the shearwall performance.
Increasing the height of wood-framed buildings helps reduce construction costs and also provides designers more flexibility, especially in areas trying to maintain urban growth. Constructing taller buildings allows for smaller building footprints with higher density, which reduces the environmental impact and creates more affordable spaces for end users. Remy and The Skyline will be models for future five- and six-story wood-framed buildings, and will provide engineers and contractors a great deal of knowledge in how to build safe, reliable structures.
*Before Remy was finished, a construction fire destroyed the building. Since that time, Remy has been rebuilt and the structural framing is complete.
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Tipperary club Cashel Town sail past Rosslare into last 32 of FAI Junior Cup
Joy for Cashel Town as they advance to the FAI Junior Cup last 32 for the first time ever
NEW BALANCE FAI JUNIOR CUP (5th Round)
CASHEL TOWN 2 ROSSLARE RANGERS 1
Cashel Town made history and progressed to the last 32 of the FAI Junior for the first time, when they came from behind against a very strong Wexford side in Rosslare Rangers in front of a large crowd on a bitterly cold day at Palmershill in Cashel on Sunday last.
Unusually for a team that has played so well over the past year and a half, the home side started the game very nervously and were not at their fluent best for large parts of the first half. This handed the initiative to the visitors and they took advantage of that when they took the lead in the 14th minute through Gearoid Byrne who pounced on uncertainty in the hosts defence to tap in from close range.
Things then went from bad to worse for the TSDL side when they lost Michael McDermott to injury minutes later. However, his replacement Gavin Browne had a settling effect at the back and steadied up the home side from then until the end of the first half.
Chances were few and far between with the strong wind making the game very difficult, and the half time break was a welcomed by both sides, especially the home team, as they struggled to get back onto the game.
EQUALISER
Right from the beginning of the second half Eoin Byrne and James Harding started to cause problems for the Rosslare backline and should have equalised but for some great goalkeeping and poor finishing. They finally took one of their chances just after the hour mark when Sean Cormack broke into the box and bought a great save from the visiting keeper, but he only palmed it out to James Harding was on hand to tap in the rebound.
Cashel were on top now and missed a great chance when Eoin Byrne broke the offside trap but failed to finish ten minutes later. And Byrne was in the thick of it again 13 minutes from time but his diving header was just wide after a great cross from Stevie Coppinger.
With the game looking like it was heading for extra time, Byrne and Harding combined one more time to set up Stevie Coppinger who kept his cool to finish from 12 yards in the final minute.
There was one last act of drama when the visitors thought they had equalised deep into time added on, but their looping shot cleared the crossbar and the home crowd were delirious with delight as their team march on.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it won't oppose Xstrata PLC's 7.4 billion Australian dollars (US$5.76 billion) bid for WMC Resources Ltd.
The competition regulator said the acquisition of the Australian mining company will lead to only a small increase in Switzerland-based Xstrata's market share in the supply of refined copper, gold and silver markets world-wide.
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Pianist Hans Koller chooses his fellow musicians with care. Percy Pursglove on bass, Jeff Williams on drums, and John O'Gallagher on alto saxophone all are special to Koller and it shows in the warmth and unity of the band's vibe on stage.
The quartet played a short first half before the main event of this Frontiers Festival concert: a Jazzlines commission called 'Twelve Re-inventions for George Russell'. They were joined by a sextet of musicians from Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Koller's study of Russell's Lydian Concept way of writing had met its match in O'Gallagher's study of the 12 Tone music of Webern, and both men sounded invigorated by their common interest in applying some stern methodology to composition and improvisation while maintaining a jazz grooviness and sense of fun.
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Koller turned in a tasty solo or two but mainly left it to O'Gallagher who had calmed his tone from the first half, to Pursglove who was on exceptionally fine form, and even to BCMG oboist Melinda Maxwell who was able to show her admirable jazz chops.


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Safety From Harassment In The Open Water Community
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California.
It is a perspective that some men – especially men without daughters – cannot fathom.
But it is a perspective that nearly all women – especially those who venture alone in city streets, suburban environs or isolated parking lots or during solitary runs, walks, hikes or bikes – know all too well.
"Don't go out alone." "Be very careful and look around you." "Don't take anything to chance or stay out late." are among the advice that women give to each other and parents often give to young women and their daughters.
"I just automatically and ignorantly thought these fears about predatory males melt away in the open water," admitted Steven Munatones. "After talking with veteran open water women on this topic, I was sadly surprised this is not the case.
While females have to watch their back onshore and in urban environments, safety from creepy males with unsavory thoughts and unwanted sexual advances is still sadly an issue in the open water."
Former professional marathon swimmer and English Channel record holder Penny Dean recalls how she was assaulted by two swimmers in a professional marathon swim in the 1970s. "I was attacked by two Saudis swimmers at the Atlantic City Around the Island Swim after I broke the Saudi male swimmer's world record.
The two swimmers got on each side of me at the beginning of the race. As they pulled down with their stroke, they made sure their elbows hit me in the ribs. This happened for about ten minutes until I stopped and swam directly out to sea. I made a long loop and swam past them and entered the back bay way ahead of them.
After the race, I told their coach if he allowed his swimmers to attack me ever again they would never leave the race alive. They never bothered me again nor did they ever beat me."
California marathon swimmer Patti Bauernfeind counts herself lucky for not facing any inappropriate men or male aggressiveness in open water. But she admits that "I think that I've been lucky. Women are objectified all the time and boundaries aren't honored.
For me, since we are in bathing suits there is a protocol about what is said and NOT said. It would be so patently bad for a guy to say anything to any women in a bathing suit. But perhaps men are a bit vulnerable baring so much as well. Also maybe since women are so strong in the sport men are less inclined to think female open water swimmers are easy hits."
But others have not been so fortunate. A number of women in the open water swimming community have been objects of unwanted online and social media incidents and specific threats. One says, "I still get hate mail via various [online] mediums. But I immediately block anyone who does anything other than engage constructively. This helps, and I haven't had anything as explicitly violent to deal with for some time."
Unfortunately, many women with an online presence are under the same potential threat from male harassment and violence when swimming than they are anywhere else on dryland. An open water veteran explains, "In some senses there are increased risks. For example, in greater exposure of the body and changing in public spaces, [harassment] exists."
"After talking with many women, it appears that swimming – even out beyond the shoreline – is as much a part of the social order as is any dryland activity," says Munatones.
Pam Lazzarotto [shown above] has a plan in place. "If I ever felt threatened by a bunch of guys, or a guy, who swam up to me in the open water and were aggressive in any way, I would head for shore. If I could tell he wasn't much of a swimmer, then I'd swim away as fast as I could.
[But] I can't imagine that a swimmer would attack another swimmer. I think it would be maybe a situation where a crazy boater saw some female swimmers and wanted to harass them…but, then again I think shore wouldn't be too far away."
To share your experiences, positive, negative or otherwise, share your comments here.
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What a joyous Thanksgiving this will be for you, Rhonda!
Peace to you and love you much. You inspire me.
Hi Cate!! You're so kind Cate–thanks. I'm imagining your the pie person for Thanksgiving in your family! What are you making?? I have to do 3 pies and am still deciding! Wish I could import some of your baking!! Happy weekend!!
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year! Your inspiring post has captured the spirit of it beautifully! I'm thankful for our bookish friendship! Blessings as you enjoy your precious family, delicious food, and joyful fellowship.
I can't imagine a Thanksgiving with you would be anything short of awesome. It'll be great no matter what.
Ohhhh I see, yes that would put an extra few steps and questions in the planning. Even if you do disposable plates and utensils you won't know what else the kitchen is stocked with. I know if anyone can do it you can though.
Hi Lacey– What's really important is sitting down to be together– the food may not be our best Thanksgiving meal ever! hugs hugs friend.
Beautiful people, good food, and great write up!
What a beautiful post! I love the thankful hearts charts. Your 'grand girls' are so blessed to have you! Happy Thanksgiving!
You're so right Kat. I think I stress out trying to make sure everyone's happy– I want to relax and enjoy the moments. Have you had snow?? We got a text photo of snow in Madison!! Have a blessed Thanksgiving dear girl. hugs!
Great post, Rhonda. You remind me of my own mother, as you are joyful to have everybody there for thanksgiving. I work at Walmart, kind of puts a dagger in the day. Still lots to be thankful for and I do think God reminds me in subtle ways. Loved the children's book suggestions too!!
Hi Chris!! You're right! I think most moms love nothing more than getting all their kids together! Are you working on Thanksgiving?? Hope it turns out to be a great day for you however it goes! And– loved your apple picking post!!
This is so beautifully written Jenny– and you are so encouraging. I loved the thought of thankfulness for a dining table and people who've sat around it. Plus I'm looking forward to your Christmas posts! And love the holidays here too. Our 4 kids are scattered and it's the best when we all can be together. Hope your Thanksgiving is a sweet time for you and your dear family. hugs!
sweat the small stuff" (because that's what I'm prone to do!). Hope your Thanksgiving is a sweet time with your dear family! hugs hugs!
Oh Rhonda, I'm so glad that you did this. What a gift to yourself to pause, be still, and reflect on your blessings – especially when you're feeling overwhelmed. This is such an awesome tool to soothe yourself and come present to the blessings. Thank you – I was feeling a little discouraged tonight, and this is so helpful.
I don't know Rhonda! And it's next week too. 🙂 I was thinking of volunteering at a place that serves homeless teens (I used to volunteer regularly there.) Or I might go and have a quiet day with my partner.
HI Debbie– thanks. Hope it's a wonderful day for you too. I tired to write a comment on your blogs just now and it asked me for lots of info, including passwords. hmmm. what should i do to comment like always. hugs!
HI Lilly~~ You are always so kind. I'm super excited to have all our kids together– an to celebrate Thanksgiving. Hope all's well with you and your dear family. Any travel plans?? hugs!
Where ever and how ever Thanksgiving will be celebrated this year, the best thing will be having your family all together. It sounds like you always make it special and I'm sure it will be the same this year. I can just imagine how good those pumpkin pastries were just warm out of the oven.
Hi Rhonda, We are going to Ft. Lauderdale to our son's home about 3 hours away. He hosts a very casual day with everyone bringing something. We will be with most of our family and that is what makes the day nice. Happy Thanksgiving, I know you will have a nice one.
Hey Janet!! So fun to hear from you (from around the world!!). I'm imagining all your adventures there. Want to hear about it when you get home!! hugs friend!
It sounds like it will be a wonderful Thanksgiving! I love your list of things to be thankful for, Rhonda! Grandmas always have the best tricks! Have a great time and Happy Thanksgiving!
Love these ideas, and really loved meeting Lois and Oscar today!!!
These are lovely ideas. Happy Thanksgiving, Rhonda, to you and your family.
Hey Lisa! thanks. We all jut met up here in Ojai this evening– for a pizza dinner– and we're cooking turkey together tomorrow. 8 little kids– plenty of chaos! hugs hugs!
Oh gosh, thanks Sophie. Your sourdough bread recipe looks so super! Wish we had a loaf on our counter right now. hugs from here!


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Lawton home developer inducted as Oklahoma Builders Association President
Ron Nance, owner of the Oaks Development Company in Lawton, was inducted as the 2023 OkHBA President during the organizations annual installation banquet in Oklahoma City.(KSWO)
By Mandy Cunningham
Published: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:53 AM CST
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Here is a little good news for your Monday morning, a Lawton home developer and builder was named President of the Oklahoma Builders Association on Friday, according to a press release.
Ron Nance, owner of the Oaks Development Company in Lawton, was inducted as the 2023 OkHBA President during the organization's annual installation banquet in Oklahoma City.
The OkHBA is also celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, honoring Nance's passion for raising Bison as part of the theme for this year's banquet, denim and diamonds. Nance keeps an award-winning herd of black bison north of the Oaks development at 67th and Lee Blvd.
During his opening remarks, past President and current Chairman of the State Representatives of the National Association of Home Builders Kurt Dinnes described Nance as a "humble leader, a quality rarely found today" and a well-suited leader for the position.
Throughout his career, Nance has served as Chairman of the Lawton Economic Development Corporation, Lawton City Councilman, President of the Lawton Home Builders Association, Oklahoma Bison Association President and Director of the National Bison Association. He has also participated on numerous boards including Southwestern Medical Center, Lawton Airport Authority, First National Bank advisory board, and the Lawton Board of Realtors.
During his acceptance, Nance said he loves building homes because owning a home is the American dream and allows families to make lasting memories while breaking bread with the ones they love!
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