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The three-part series continues explaining the forms a DHA can take in existing and new facilities or expansions. Existing Facilities: Operations & Housekeeping Procedures Often it is not the design, but the lack of consistent maintenance in existing facilities that pose risk. When conducting a DHA, the difference between the Maybe a hazard and Deflagration […]
Is Combustible Dust a Real Threat? This article reviews current NFPA Standards for Combustible Dust and examines how a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) helps protect your plant and its personnel. Combustible Dust and NFPA Standards Combustible dust is a serious safety concern in industries such as agriculture, food processing, wood products, metals, and chemicals. Between […]
Interested in the journey from rubble to a functional office? Watch as the Annapolis space unfolds over the course of construction from 14 different angles. The video below highlights several amenities for all employees to enjoy, including two kitchen areas, a large-group training center and fitness and game rooms to support employee wellness.
Residents of Building 22 are moved in to the newly completed Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN. Working with Nelson-Tremain Partnership, VAA provided structural engineering and system analysis to support the 140,000 square foot building. Watch the Channel 5 video to learn more about how the Home serves the residential and medical needs of the veterans in our […]
For a nation subject to annual hurricanes and earthquakes, the question should be asked, how do buildings stand up under the strain of a natural disaster? While two very different approaches are taken to building designs to allow for either extreme wind speeds or high seismic (earthquake) events, the common thread is lateral forces. Acting […]
Asking the Right Questions The goal of any design is to make the finished product look simple. When a rail design is complete, the end result is a set amount of linear track serving as a connection from a facility to a mainline or export terminal. However, the design process includes hidden complexities and details […]
These common issues are often overlooked at grain facilities. Addressing problems with the right solutions can make your operation more efficient. 1. Truck Scaling, Probing and Staging Problem: If you can’t get trucks in and out of your site fast enough the pit will sit idle. Improvements: Make sure there are enough scales […]
Generally, our society has been demanding results that are bigger, better and produced faster – this trend does not stop at the feed industry. Changes in transportation, storage and sanitation are contributing to a shift in design considerations and capabilities for large-scale feed mills. By addressing the benefits of these trends, facilities can develop a […]
Generally, our society has been demanding results that are bigger, better and produced faster – this trend does not stop at the feed industry. Changes in transportation, storage and sanitation are contributing to a shift in design considerations and capabilities for large-scale feed mills. By addressing the benefits of these trends, facilities can develop a […]
Generally, our society has been demanding results that are bigger, better and produced faster – this trend does not stop at the feed industry. Changes in transportation, storage and sanitation are contributing to a shift in design considerations and capabilities for large-scale feed mills. By addressing the benefits of these trends, facilities can develop a […]
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