Andrew W. Taylor PhD, SE, FACI

Andrew W. Taylor PhD, SE, FACI

Associate Seattle, WA
  • Discipline Structural Engineering
  • Specialties Seismic Design, Reinforced Concrete, Floor Vibrations, Building Code Development
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  • Education Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Washington B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Washington
  • Affiliations/Licensure American Concrete Institute American Concrete Institute, Committee 318 Structural Concrete Building Code Chair American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Structural Engineers Association of Washington (SEAW) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Japan Concrete Institute US Resiliency Council Structural Engineer: WA
  • Hobbies & Interests Repairing anything to extend its useful life, home projects, playing the piano, rowing, collecting vintage postcards

Background

Andy’s specialties include design of advanced seismic protection systems such as seismic isolation and seismic damping, and measurement, analysis, and design for floor vibrations. He is also a specialist in seismic design of reinforced concrete structures. His professional experience spans 32 years of structural engineering research and practice, including seven years with the Building and Fire Research Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Andy is a current and past member of numerous technical committees at the local and national level. He is currently Chair of the American Concrete Institute 318 Building Code committee, which will complete the next edition of the U.S. national concrete building code in 2025.

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