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Larry S. Wu, P.E. |
Education: |
B. S. Architectural Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
M. S. Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
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Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas No. 89530
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Professional/Technical Memberships: |
Structural Engineers Association of Texas (Austin Chapter)
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Experience: |
As a principal of PKA, Mr. Wu
has primary responsibility for the firm's structural engineering projects
related to civil structures. These projects include vehicular and
pedestrian bridges, pump stations, lift stations, retaining walls, public
works facilities and other civil structures. Since joining the firm in 1997, Mr. Wu has been responsible for the structural design of bridges, environmental structures, water and wastewater facilities, retaining walls and wide variety of building types. He has developed a strong reputation for responsive service and technical excellence. He has established himself as an outstanding engineer in the area of civil structures, particularly bridges and retaining structures. He has a broad background of experience in the design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and reinforced concrete masonry. As a founder and principal of PKA, Mr. Kelm is involved in all aspects of the firm’s operation. His responsibilities include the supervision of the firm’s engineers and technicians; preparation of engineering proposals; budgeting and scheduling of projects; development of design criteria; performance of structural systems studies and evaluations; preparation of structural designs, drawings and specifications; review of drawings and design calculations; preparation of construction cost estimates; and performance of field inspections. He has particular expertise with projects produced on a design-build basis using a fast-track delivery process. Notable projects include: Rollingwood Towne Center Bridge in Austin. Project consisted of a single span, 80' prestressed concrete I-beam bridge. The bridge was designed to support an 8' wide x 30" deep planter in the median for landscaping. In addition, stone veneer arched facades were designed at both faces of the bridge to conceal the prestressed concrete beams. McNeil-CMTA Overpass in Williamson County, Texas. The project consisted of a 3-span, 323' bridge over an existing Union Pacific Railway. The bridge was on a 60 degree skew. Discovery Boulevard Bridge in Cedar Park, Texas. The project consisted of a 4-span, 134' long precast concrete arch bridge with TxDOT decorative C411 railings and mechanically stabilized retaining walls. The bridge was designed to be a primary feature of the new Cedar Park downtown center. Clay Madsen Recreation Center in Round Rock, Texas. Project enclosed 50,000 square feet and included a gymnasium, racquetball courts, an indoor swimming pool, game rooms, dance studios and administrative office. Cimmarron Hills Trail West Bridge in Georgetown, Texas. Project consisted of a 5-span, 400' prestressed I-beam bridge on a horizontal curve. The bridge was located along a golf course and included custom designed decorative rails covered with masonry stone veneer. LCRA Chemical Storage Building in Bee Cave, Texas. The project consisted of chemical storage building to house scrubber systems, chlorine storage tanks and a wide variety of chemicals associated with a regional water treatment facility. The building was designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance and to blend with the existing pump station. The structure consisted of bowstring steel joists supported by split faced, load-bearing CMU walls. Winfield MID No. 1-4 Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hays County, Texas. Project consisted of an 80' diameter steel clarifier, blower building, two effluent filters, and influent lift station and an effluent lift station. Sandy Creek Yacht Club Tram and Retaining Wall at Volente, Texas. Project included the design of structural supports and a concrete pit for a new tram. The tram provided access to the boat dock from the club parking area. Tram supports consisted of individual drilled piers. The retaining wall supported the embankment for an upper level of surface parking. The cast-in-place wall and its footing was supported on drilled shaft foundations to resist lateral and uplift forces on the wall. Redstone Golf Club Bridges in Houston, Texas. Project consisted of two 300' steel truss bridges for support of golf carts and pedestrian traffic.
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