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ENGINEERING A 30' TORCH-INSPIRED PYLON SIGN
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Lighting the way for the Pittsburgh Penguins stands a 30' tall, torch-inspired sign now marking the Peoples Gate entrance at the PPG Paints Arena.
Shamrock Signs, the sign company who designed, fabricated and installed much of this pylon sign, enlisted the help of Sullaway Engineering Supervising Structural Designer, Matthew Veverka, P.E., to provide a full analysis of the sign's structure, foundation and anchorage. This unique project, featuring a 4' tall circular limestone base and steel frame that supports six, various-angled cabinets topped with a 6' high natural gas flame, posed some great challenges. "The biggest challenge was modeling the custom plates that tie the structure together at the base, middle and top," Veverka says.
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"Shamrock Signs Project Manager, Mike Schell, was most helpful and great to work with as we went through several revisions." states Veverka. Schell attributes the success of this project to "everyone's ability to communicate and work together through the progression of the project, from design to engineering to fabrication and installation."
Sullaway Engineering is proud to have partnered with Shamrock Signs for this one-of-a-kind sign. Schell complimented Veverka for his ability to "tackle quite a few challenges with no problem. He has worked on some of our biggest projects (including a sign for the Covestro world headquarters--a 48' diameter angled ring, mounted on a hillside, with 6' high letters on curved poles). No matter what, he's been able to get it done."
Sullaway Engineering and Shamrock Signs are proud partners in business through the fellowship of WSA (World Sign Associates).
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Meet Joshua Cervantes-Becerra.
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Recently graduating from the University of California, San Diego, with his Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering, Joshua Cervantes-Becerra joins Sullaway Engineering as one of our newest Structural Designers. His project experience in civil structures engineering design and analysis brings a unique addition to our team.
In his free time, Joshua plays lacrosse, football and basketball and enjoys reading science fiction books.
Little known fact:
Joshua grew up in Watsonville, CA--home of Martinelli's 100% Apple Juice & Sparkling Cider since 1868.
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Currently earning her Master of Science in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University, Taya Chiang joins Sullaway Engineering's team as one of nine talented Structural Designers. Taya's educational background and experience encompasses structural design internships for the San Francisco Department of Public Works and SunMaxx Solar, Inc. as well as leadership roles for SDSU and the Society of Civil and Structural Engineers at UCSD.
In addition to studying for the P.E. licensing exam, Taya spends much of her time baking cookies or enjoying the great outdoors fishing, hiking and picnicking.
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Little known fact:
Taya loves Ruffles 'All Dressed' flavored chips. She smiles--"It's marketed as Canada's #1 flavor for a reason. You will love it, too, once you try it!"
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OPEN December 26-29
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8am-5pm PST)
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WHEN
: January 18-20, 2018
WHERE
: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa -
Jensen Beach, FL
Visit us in Booth 31!
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WHEN:
March 22-24, 2018
WHERE:
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL
Visit us in
Booth 3721 and be sure to sit in on our
"Engineering Principles for Sign Design" presentation on March 23 @ 2:30pm, given by Sullaway Engineering President and Principal Engineer, Michael F. Sullaway, P.E. and Supervising Structural Designer, Matthew Veverka, P.E.
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Sullaway Engineering, Inc. is a full-service structural engineering firm licensed throughout the United States with the ability to engineer projects in Canada.
SIGNS | AWNINGS | PROTOTYPES | SUNSCREENS | LED STRUCTURES | TENTS
TENSION FABRIC STRUCTURES | BILLBOARDS | STRUCTURAL REMODELS | ATM KIOSKS
SHADE SAILS | SCOREBOARDS | MENU BOARDS | TOWERS | WALLS | CANOPIES
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