CHATTANOOGA ENGINEERS CLUB

www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org

P.O. Box 4031, Chattanooga, TN 37405

NEXT MEETING

June 26, 2006 "Storm Shelters by Remagen" - James Waller, 2006 winner of Spirit of Innovation, Early Innovation Award.

This presentation focuses on technology used to make rooms or buildings tornado resistant. Engineers and other individuals who have security responsibilities should expect wind-related damage to occur periodically in many parts of the United States. It is important to recognize that a real-world tornado is not orderly and can hurt people and damage buildings and property in a very irrational manner. Safety of personnel and data can be enhanced by correct application of construction principles used by Remagen Storm Shelters.

James Waller, P.E. is both president of Remagen Corporation of Monteagle, Tennessee and the National Storm Shelter Association. He is a graduate of the U. S. Military Academy and holds the Master of Science degree from the University of Miami in Florida. Waller has received numerous engineering awards, including the U. S. Army Materiel Command Certificate of Achievement for his participation in the air drop design verification tests of the Army's Sheridan tank and a commendation from the American Institute of Architects for the engineering of the Baltimore (Maryland) Camden Yards site of the home games of the Orioles' professional baseball team. Aerodynamics and civil engineering are two topics combined in this interesting presentation.

Location: The Tallan Cellar, basement of Regions Bank building at 200 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37402

Parking: Parking is available on the 10th street side of the building, or you may park at the Days Inn Hotel across Carter Street (leave a dashboard note saying “Chatta. Engrs. Club”).

Lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 am and will be buffet style including sausage with onions & peppers, creamed potatoes, fried okra, rolls, a drink, and a brownie for $11.

Invocation & Pledge: Jack Anderson

FUTURE MEETINGS

July 3 - No Meeting - Fourth of July

July 10 - "Construction of the Signal Mountain Road" - Jeff Sikes with Thompson Engineering

July 17 - (tenative) - The Design of the New Marina at Chattanooga Riverfront

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST TO ENGINEERS

PREVIOUS MEETING - June 19, 2006 - "Renovation of Market Street Bridge and the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate" - Ken Flynn and Jennifer Osborne, Tenn. Dept. of Transportation presented an interesting historical and engineering talk on TDOTs project to restore the Market Street bridge, both esthetically and functionally. Historically, the bridge is identified with the city, but upgrades to improve performance and reliability are being incorporated to insure continued safe operation for pedestrians, autos, and river traffic. Completion of repairs and renovations of the Market Street Bridge is expected by September 2007. Riverside Drive is expected to close for 180 days beginning in September 2006 during these bridge repairs. Jennifer Osborne, Director of Community Affairs for TDOT, spoke briefly about the upcoming 50th year celebration of the interstate system, and the commemorative cross-country event to retrace Lt.Col. Eisenhower's route that took 65 days in 1917.

QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS? If you have any questions or suggestions about program items please contact Stephen Smith at 423-843-1815 or by email at srsmith@coalsmith.com. You can find membership application forms, references to future programs, historical data, and other Chattanooga Engineers Club info at our web site: www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org. To receive future meeting announcements by email, join the Cha. Technology Organization mailing list at http://mail.chattanooga.net/mailman/listinfo/chatech. Professional Development units are available for most technical programs.