Prescriptive Method for Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Used in Wall Systems in Residential Construction
technical_paper | Vince McClure | 2007
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Public engineering firm profile
Nelson & McClure, PLLC
Olympia, WA
Forensic Engineering, Investigations, Design, and Expert Witness Litigation Services
- Services
- 20
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 2
- Founded
- 2004
Overview
Nelson & McClure, PLLC is a structural and forensic engineering firm based in Olympia, Washington, specializing in construction investigation, expert witness, and plan review services. It serves governmental agencies, defense and plaintiff attorneys, and insurance companies, providing structural engineering design, foundation engineering, forensic investigation of construction failures and accidents, and expert testimony at depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Founded
- 2004
Services
Forensic Engineering Investigations
Investigation of construction problems, structural and foundation failures, and construction accidents, including field investigation, document review, report preparation, and cost estimates.
Structural Engineering Design
Design services for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects including timber, steel, concrete, and masonry construction.
Plan Review Services
Third-party plan review and building code compliance opinions for cities, counties, states, and federal agencies including the US Postal Service and US Forest Service.
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Leadership
Jayne L. Nelson
Principal
P.E.
Principal at Nelson & McClure, PLLC since December 2004, with prior experience as principal of The Levinson Group, PS in Olympia (1995-2004) and as an engineer at CET Environmental and MC Squared. Registered civil engineer in Washington, Oregon (inactive), and California.
Vince McClure
Principal
SE, PE, Ph.D.
Principal and founder of McClure, PLLC (merged into Nelson & McClure in 2004). Holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of Alabama (1974). Registered in Washington (civil and structural), Hawaii, Oregon, and Alaska (inactive). Former Professor of Civil Engineering and Dean of Engineering at Saint Martin's University. Author of HUD publications on structural insulated panels.
Publications
Prescriptive Method for Connecting Structural Insulated Panel Roofs to Concrete Wall Systems
technical_paper | Vince McClure | 2008
Structural Insulated Panels: What We Know & What We Don't Know
presentation | Vince McClure | 2006