About the author  ⁄ Matthew J. Schmidt, S.E., P.E., P.Eng.

Matthew J. Schmidt, S.E., P.E., P.Eng. is president of Beaudette Consulting Engineers, Inc. He has 15 years experience in design of large commercial buildings utilizing reinforced concrete, structural steel, log, timber framing and masonry structures in high seismic and snow country areas. Matthew may be reached at matts@bceweb.com.

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