Monthly Archives: May 2016
A Revolution in the Value of Remote Sensing
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The V1 Video team interviewed Bill Gattle, President of Space and Intelligence at Harris Corp., at the 32nd Space Symposium held April 11-14, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He discusses the worldwide value transformation seen in remote sensing, the company's doubling in size with its acquisition of Exelis and the efforts to make that an effective transition, and the growing importance of the GEOINT space.
Structural Engineering of Chicago’s 150 N. Riverside Building
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The V1 Video team interviewed Robert Chmielowski, Structural Engineer and Principal at Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), at the 2016 NASCC: The Steel Conference, held April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla. He discusses the complexities of the unique building being developed at 150 N. Riverside along the Chicago River, which include the site's strong and narrow core, the steel used to make it possible, and the software used to design and analyze the building.
Willis Tower: Windy City Challenge
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Wind blowing off Lake Michigan is a common challenge to architects and engineers building in Chicago. Here's how Fazlur Kahn, structural engineer of Willis (Sears) Tower, developed a system capable of distributing the load of the building's 110 stories in the face of even the strongest gusts.
