SEAoNY: Structural Engineers Association of New York

02.16.10: Engineering in The Rough: Engineers Without Borders NYC Projects

Registration: 5:45
Lecture: 6:15

Members from the New York Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders will discuss two recent projects:

Balang, Cambodia - Reservoir Restoration In the Balang Commune of the Siem Reap Province in Cambodia, heavy monsoon rains in 2000 flooded and failed an ancient reservoir, crippling the economy and food supply of over 9,000 residents. Since 2005, members of the New York Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders have collaborated with local engineers on the repair of the 600m earth embankment, as well as on the design and construction of a new 20m concrete water gate, to restore the reservoir to its original function and increase the argricultural productivity within Balang. The concrete structure was built in early 2009; now, with the project nearing completion, team members will discuss the planning, design, and construction of the entire reservoir restoration, and future plans for involvement in the community.

Usalama, Kenya - Primary School Expansion Usalama, located in Kenya between Mombasa and Nairobi, is a community created in 1992 when 60,000 inhabitants of the Chyulu Hills were forcibly displaced to make way for an expanded game reserve. Residents of Usalama, although promised compensation and government assistance with infrastructure development, have instead had to survive as subsistance farmers without water or electricity. Engineers Without Borders - New York was first involved in Usalama with a potable water distribution system in 2005; since then, the work in the village has grown to the development of a major plan for expanding the overcrowded primary school. The first phase of this expansion, a library, was constructed over July and August 2009; team members will discuss the history with the Usalama community, current work, and plans for future involvement.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti - In addition, there will be a short presentation given by Aamer Islam of Axis Design Group International, following a five-day assessment of critical structures in Haiti. Mr. Islam will discuss the current and ongoing work in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas following the earthquake of January 12, 2010.

The event will take place at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place.

For SEAoNY members, registration is $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

For non-members, registration is $40 in advance or $50 at the door.

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