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John C. Huang, Ph.D, PE
This course offers an in-depth forensic examination of one of the most devastating structural failures in recent U.S. history—the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021. The investigation uncovered critical flaws in the original design, construction, and maintenance of the building’s reinforced concrete flat plate system, particularly in the pool deck area. It highlights key engineering lessons related to punching shear failures, load redistribution, long-term sustained loading effects, and the consequences of design deficiencies and inadequate peer review.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
NY PE & PLS: You must choose courses that are technical in nature or related to matters of laws and ethics contributing to the health and welfare of the public. NY Board does not accept courses related to office management, risk management, leadership, marketing, accounting, financial planning, real estate, and basic CAD. Specific course topics that are on the borderline and are not acceptable by the NY Board have been noted under the course description on our website.