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R. Charles Ireland Contact
Principal Engineer 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway
Washington, D.C. Office Suite 820
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-***-****
Dr. Ireland has over 25 years of Fax: 847-***-****
experience including design, structural Email: abqbqv@r.postjobfree.com
assessments, structural failure
investigations, expert witness and insurance claims work. His
Credentials
extensive experience designing signature and complex buildings
includes hospitals, educational facilities, corporate, industrial, and
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering -
retail buildings and large custom homes.
Structures
University of Michigan, Ann
Prior to joining CTLGroup, Dr. Ireland owned and managed a
Arbor, 1997
structural engineering firm. He previously held positions as vice
president, chief structural engineer and design engineer. He has also
M.S. in Civil Engineering -
served as a lecturer and adjunct professor of structural engineering Structures
at the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, the University University of Michigan, Ann
of Detroit and Lawrence Technological University, where he taught Arbor, 1983
courses in masonry design, mechanics, theory of structures, steel
B.S. in Civil Engineering -
design and concrete design.
Structures
University of Michigan, Ann
Services Arbor, 1982
Registration
Structural Investigation
Structural Analysis
Professional Engineer
Maryland, Michigan
Condition Assessment
NCEES
Expert Testimony and Litigation Support
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R. Charles Ireland
Principal Engineer
Experience
Structural Analysis Structural Investigation
Conducted analyses of wood, steel and concrete Performed field evaluations with follow up studies and
structural systems in historic and contemporary analysis and offered recommendations for remedial
structures. measures.
Involved in additions and renovations to various Conducted masonry, wall, roofing and building envelope
industrial, institutional, commercial and recreational investigations for Sears Holding Company throughout
facilities. the eastern US.
Designed stabilization frame for seven story historical Investigated metal siding and metal roof problems
Fine Arts Building masonry facade. on a light manufacturing PEMB automotive facility in
Matamoros, Mexico.
Condition Assessment Investigated water infiltration issues associated with
Performed site inspections with follow-up technical brick veneer/metal stud back systems.
reports involving structural feasibility investigations,
Investigated concrete tilt-up wall deterioration and
condition assessments and recommendation plans with
cracking in concrete sandwich panel walls for a US Air
details for renovation or remedial work.
Force facility in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Studied damaged building columns for a plant and a
Involved in residential and commercial building
warehouse facility for General Motors and Sears Holding
settlement and excessive wall deflection investigations.
Company.
Assessed the Donnelly Manufacturing Building in
Holland, Michigan.
Performed order of demolition investigations for Adams
Theater and fine arts building in Detroit, Michigan.
Investigated existing framing for the Old St. Mary s
School in Detroit for temporary shoring requirements.
Investigated weld failures due to fatigue at Nissan
Motors in Tennessee and prescribed fatigue resistant
conveyor hanger details.
Affiliations
Structural Engineers Association of Michigan - Member
American Institute of Steel Construction - Member
The Masonry Society - Member
International Masonry Institute - Member