Nuss Engineering, LLC
Design and Structural Analysis of Concrete Dams and Gravity Dam Analysis.
About the firm
Nuss Engineering, LLC is a sole-practitioner structural engineering consultancy founded in January 2012 by Larry K. Nuss, P.E., upon his retirement from the Bureau of Reclamation after 36 years in the design and structural analysis of concrete dams. The practice provides structural analysis, design, peer review, risk analysis, and training for concrete gravity, arch, and buttress dams.
- Established
- 2012
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering
People
Larry K. NussPrincipal / Structural Engineer
Capabilities
Design and Structural Analysis of Concrete Dams
Static, dynamic, and thermal structural analyses and design for concrete gravity, arch, and buttress dams using trial load, linear finite element, and nonlinear finite element methods.
- Gravity Dam Analysis
- Arch Dam Analysis
- Buttress Dam Analysis
- Spillway Pier Analysis
Consultant Review Board
Service as a consultant review board member for concrete dam projects.
Peer Review
Independent review of existing concrete dam designs and structural analyses.
Risk Analysis
Facilitation or membership in Potential Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) and risk analysis studies for concrete dams.
Value Planning
Service as a value planning team member on concrete dam engineering projects.
Comprehensive Facility Reviews
Review of dam facility structural conditions and associated design documentation.
Training & Classes
On-site courses in concrete dam analysis, design, loads, foundations, finite element modeling, and risk analysis methods. Curriculum topics and schedule are tailored to client needs.
Industries
Federal · Government · Hydroelectric · Water Resources
Projects
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