Description
Course Information:
This presentation reviews the key components of adhered manufactured stone veneer (MSV) systems in engineered designs, minimum building code requirements and ASTM standards governing manufactured stone and its installation, and industry recommendations addressing gaps not covered by existing building code requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the MSV system and its components.
- Know material and property requirements for manufactured stone units contained in the building code.
- Learn detailing and installation practices for manufactured stone for performance and durability
- Know code requirements and ASTM standards applicable to MSV systems.
Yosoufzai holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point and was the first Afghan national who was admitted and graduated from West Point. He completed a Master’s Degree in Civil engineering with specialization in structural engineering from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He also completed a second master’s degree from Durham University in the United Kingdom in Defense, Development and Diplomacy focusing on postwar reconstruction. While studying he also worked as a research analyst at the University of Nebraska and gained experience as an engineering intern at HDR, Inc. and the US Air Force Academy.
His background includes working as a Chief Engineer for Hyperion Inc. and working with the government of Afghanistan and the Ministry of Defense in various capacities such as Director, Portfolio Manager, Project Manager, and Engineering Specialist. His focus was primarily on Joint US/NATO defense and civil sector Strategic projects, emphasizing the design of various structures, structural design training, capacity building, research innovation, and stakeholder management.