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Dan graduated with an Architectural Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and has been working at MHP Structural Engineers ever since. Dan’s structural expertise and design experience includes the use of many different construction materials including wood, steel, masonry, cast-in-place concrete, and prestressed concrete. Dan has managed education, multi-family housing, and retail projects, including many Target stores. He has extensive experience with both new buildings and seismic evaluation/strengthening/renovation projects, including performance-based seismic evaluations and designs. Dan has also completed numerous Probable Maximum Loss (PML) seismic risk assessments. He is proficient in the three-dimensional computer modeling and analysis of complex and multi-story buildings, with expertise using intricate structural solutions such as carbon fiber reinforced polymer, buckling-restrained braced frames, and fluid viscous dampers. He has also completed sustainable projects including net-zero energy and LEED certified buildings.
