| Show B2 Hie Salt Lake Tribune Sunday June 23 1991 Plan to Make Buildings Earthquake Safe Stirling Up Dispute Among Engineers By Anne Wilson Anyone interested in making a formal presentation should contact Cari R Eriksson at Salt Lake County THE SALT LAKE TRItUNE v Should buildings along the Wasatch Front be designed to withstand the strongest earthquake possible even when the quake isn't likely to occur within the lifetime of most structures? ' A proposal to fortify seismic building codes along the Wasatch Front is creating controversy primarily among structural engineers who do not believe Utah should be treated like California The increased requirements would raise commercial building costs by an estimated 1 percent and residential costs slightly less - "What bothers me about it is that they have earthWe quakes so much more frequently in California have the same potential for magnitude just less frequently" said Jim Bailey a structural engineer at EW Allen k Associates in Salt Lake City "It seems unfair to build a building for an event not likely to occur in its lifetime" Mr Bailey and some of bis colleagues are opposed to Upgrading the Wasatch Front — - primarily the populated areas from Ogden to Provo — from a seismic tone three to a zone four An advisory committee to the slate's Uniform Building Code Commission has recommended the change based on geological studies that show ground-shakin- g from a quake would be more severe than previously anticipated The studies are not new but were not fully evaluated when the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) wrote the most recent Uniform Building Code in 1988 Since that time seismic experts m Utah have determined the Wasatch Front now meets the code's criteria for a zone four The upgrade would require approval of the ICBO But state officials aren't certain they want to petition for the change and are seeking input from local professionals A public foium on the proposal will be June 26 from 8:30 to 1130 am in the auditorium of the State Official Building behind the State Capitol Development Services One of the proponents of the change is Lawrence D Reaveley vice president of Reaveley Engineers a firm that does seismic analysis and rehabilitation Mr Reaveley says the 1 percent cost increase would buy a 33 percent increase in building strength Susan Olig is a geologist for the Utah Geological and Mineral Survey and a member of the structural advisory committee recommending the zoning change Al- though estimating ground motion from an earthquake is fraught with uncertainty she says "all the information supports changing to zone four" While a 1 percent increase in building costs could eventually add up to a lot of money its impact would be spread over a large pool of builders State government for example a major builder in Utah wouldn't pay much more according to Larry Naccarato a structural engineer with the Utah Division of Faculties Construction and Management Typical structural costs — where increased seismic requirements would have an impact — range from $ 1 5 to $25 per square foot he said So a 1 percent increase would only add IS to 25 rents per square foot he explained Even if the increased cost is minimal a seismic zoning change should be carefully considered said Eric Kankainen past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah "If you all of a sudden say something needs to be changed and stronger the implication is that everything done before is unsafe" he said "We have to be careful how this thing is handled from that angle" Mr Kankainen says Utah's situation could force the International Conference on Building Officials to reevaluate its criteria for seismic zones "Maybe we need a different set of criteria for large earthquakes that don't happen very often" he Clinging to Thin Cable Provides Test Adults Trust for Troubled Teen-Ager- s By Darren Tucker THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Brian Elliott and Jason Hicken-loopcling to each other as they move carefully along a thin sway-ni- g cable 30 feet above the rushing waters of Big Cottonwood Creek The only things saving them from plunging into the runoff swollen creek are a safety rope and each other "I was really scared" Brian 18 said "But I guess yoa have to try things in your life sometime" Brain didn't know Jason before they climbed on top the cable But after the experience they will likely be friends for life "I dont mind being out there with someone I don't know if I can trust the person and now he Jason is someone I can trust" Brian said Brian and his friends from Murray's Alternative High School spent the day at the Murray Boys & Girls Club's "rupes course" The course is designed to help children — and adults — find hidden confidence and trust "We had two adults here in tears a while ago" Bob Dunn club director said "That's how powerful it er Engineers Meet To Concoct Computer Link By Douglas L Parker THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Engineers from around the world clustered in hotel meeting rooms in downtown Salt Lake City last week to work on such projects as SP50 No it isn't a new sunscreen It is a futuristic project concerning a "field bus" a system that would link previously incompatible computer equipment and sensors SP stands for standards and practice The engineers and technicians attended a summer meeting of the Instrument Society of America The twice yearly "President's Meeting for executive board members and other society leaders headquartered at the Marriott Hotel drew about 300 participants Work on SP5Q is a global attempt to reach accord on a set of rules that can allow equipment from different manufacturers "to talk with each other" and perform the various manufacturing or processing tasks h in a world explained Dave Rapley past vice president of the ISA's SP Department "We've got some of the best brains working on this sometimes going into the nighttime hours wherever we have this meetings and the complexity is awesome' Mr Rapley said "The project is kind of a fundamental architecture for communication in the factory or office setting and it's not sure when it will be completed But it looks right now that just 'field bus format document could be 3 inches thick" added Jim Rapp ISA marketing director The society's professional membership includes engineers and technicians who deal with instrumentation that measures automates and controls processes in the workplace The ISA's training and research center is located in Raleigh NC The organization with 47000 members in 80 countries publishes a number of books and IP Mall Security Guards Catch Prison Escapee side-by-si- Participants are hooked to safety icables and are on a belay — a rope Ihooked through a pulley overhead and then tied to a person on the 'ground — to catch them if they fall Only trained personnel take groups through the course It's the perceived risk that counts according to Mr Dunn 'There will be boys up there that have to hold on to each other and use each other to get through this" he said "When was the last time you saw bovs clinging to anyone for Jeff AllredThe Sdt Lake Tribune Brian Elliott and Jason Hickenlooper cross a cable together 30 feet above Big Cottonwood Creek in order to learn trust Mr Dunn said during the events barriers between people disappear They learn to count on other people and in turn let others count on them And they get a healthy dose of at the same time Ian Nelson 19 said he is afraid of heights But after crossing one of the high events he was ready for more "I didn't think I could do it" Mr Nelson said "But since I did that I can go higher now I know what I can do" The events would be worthless without "prograniming" Mr Dunn said During programming participants talk about what has just oc- curred and try to relate their newfound trust and confidence to daily life "The programming is 95 percent of the course" said Krista Dunn director of the Murray School Dis trict's drug and alcohol program Mr and Mrs Dunn devote most of their time to children — Mr Dunn through the Boys & Girls Club and Mrs Dunn through the schools Both say they have seen almost immediate changes in people during programming "They talk about stepping out of their comfort zone and taking a risk It's the time they learn to communicate with each other "A lot of these kids have low and are having problems in school" she added "Here they are on top of the world" Ropes courses aren't just for children with problems Mr Dunn said corporations and other groups have been using similar courses for self-estee- m years The basic lessons to be learned while swinging on a rope high above the ground are useful to all he said Murray Officials Greet Sister City's Mayor By Darren Tucker THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Like her younger sister Wen- Ying Chang likes Murray Dr Chang is the mayor of Chia-Y- i City Murray's sister city in Taiwan She visited Murray with several city 5 Luckiest Numbers In Idaho This Week THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOISE — The winning numbers drawn Friday night in Idaho's "Fantastic Five" lottery are: V council members and officials Tuesday This is the second time delegates from Chia-Y- i have been to Murray The first time they were led by Dr Chang's younger sister mayor at that time And if they had come before that Dr Chang's mother would have led the delegation as mayor Dr Chang found the city to be pleasant clean and friendly she said Although smaller than Chia-Y- i the two have much in common "It is my great honor to be here" Dr Chang said "We thank you for your friendship to us and to our city We hope we can promote an even better understanding in economics education and culture" The group was welcomed by acting Mayor Wendell Coombs and members of the City Council Mayor Lynn Pett is in Tennessee for a municipal power conference "We want to welcome you back to Murray and let you know you are always welcome here" Fire Chief Coombs said He presented the group with keys to the city and certificates naming them honorary residents of Murray In return the Chinese delegates presented Murray with a porcelain tray and elaborately decorated vase for display in city hall OGDEN — A Utah State Prison inmate was apprehended at Ogden City Mall Saturday about 24 hours after he walked away from a road crew working at the state Fairpark Jimmy Ray Thomas 39 tried to flee after being stopped by security guards about 2 pm said Department of Corrections spokesman Dave Franchina Security guards at the mall recognized him from a flier that had been distributed by investigators Thomas ran when asked for identification but was quickly apprehended Mr Franchina said Thomas who had a parole date of Dec 10 1991 is serving 0 to 5 years for receiving stolen property He was last seen at the Fairpark Friday at 1:15 pm Investigators had no reason to believe Thomas was in the Ogden area but handed out flyers because the mall is in the search area mapped for escapees Mr Franchina said Clearfield Student Stabbed in Fight CLEARFIELD — A 21 -- year-old student at the Clearfield Job Corps center was stabbed early Saturday during a fight Bonita Todd was rushed to the Humana Hospital Davis North in Layton where she was listed in satisfactory condition after surgery said a nursing supervisor Ms Todd was stabbed in the stomach during a fight about 1:30 am on a bridge east of the center according to the Clearfield Police The victim and a female suspect who is also a student at the center were apparently fighting when the suspect produced a knife said po- lice The suspect age unknown was arrested and booked into the Davis County Jail on a charge of attempt- ed murder i " i J AUnATfcc Sk Ukc Tribune er Novice Skydivers Take Plunge at Fund-Rais- er By Vic Garcia THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE "There is no logical reason to jump out of a perfectly good airas she tugged at her parachute said Susie harness "But I've been wanting to skydive ever since I was a little girL and my mom kept telling me to wait until my 18th birthday she said laughing nervously "When I finally did turn 18 my mom still wouldn't let me jump out of a plane I guess she thought I'd outgrow the desire I never did though" Minutes later she kissed her husband Bob goodbye and boarded the small charter aircraft that took her 10000 feet above the Heber City Airport e was one of about 25 Mrs skydivers that Saturcontributed to the first ever "Skydive Together" day for the Utah Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society The event was organized by John Ortiz who was diagnosed five years ago as having MS a chronic disease of the central nervous system He made his first skydive last October and it was then that he conceived the skydiving "After I found out I had the disease my marriage ended and I couldn't work anymore Mr Ortiz said "But I wasn't going to let this thing ruin my whole life This thing is 90 percent psychosomatic he said "I decided I was going to jump out of a plane because it was something I always wanted to do That night I was buzzing from the adrenalin and it was like being born again like having a new life "Skydiving was so exhilarating' Mr Ortiz said "I thought it would be fun to get people with (Usabilities out of their little corner of feeling sorry for themselves by showing them that I a person with MS could jump out of a plane "For so many years I had been doing things for everyone eke" Mr Ortiz said "I thought it was time to do something for myself and help my friends while I'm doing it" With tne cooperation of professional skydivers from throughout raised approxithe state Mr Ortiz said Saturday's mately $15000 in pledges donations and proceeds from lessons Poole-Snid- plane Poole-Snid- er first-tim- er fund-rais- over authorities said Michael Degroot of Washington Terrace died of internal injuries shortly after the 7 pm accident at St Benedict's Hospital in Ogden said Weber County Sheriffs Lt continuing just as challenging The events are guaranteed safe Mf A water skier was fatally injured Saturday at Pine View Reservoir when a boat ran him "'events" Groups first complete the ground It teaches them trust and i fund-rais- four friends The boat was apparently turning around to pick him up when it ran over the victim said Mr Wells An investigation into the accident is tcommunication without risk They continue to the high events : In the kitten crawl they cross two -' Three skydivers land at Hebcr City Airport during first for Multiple Sclerosis "Skydive Together' fund-rais- Mike Wells Mr Degroot was water skiing near Gurston Arm in the northeast portion of the reservoir when he was struck by the boat that carried low events — those closest to the 1 J-- V Boat Runs Over Kills Skier 21 A Ji ' "t Rapp said ?1 gt high-tec- can be" While the course offers a tough physical challenge it can be an emotional test as well Mr Dunn said More than one person has fihed tears when talking about their experience he said The course consists of several ropes slung between two trees The slack in the ropes can allow up to six feet difference in their height a tough stretch for imost people The Burma Bridge is a cable stretched across the creek Participants cross the cable with only a loosely slung rope on either side for balance There are several other events pi magazines The SP50 work is but one of dozens of ongoing projects to standardize technical matters and retrain people to be computer literate Mr ?&l - r er er "jump-a-tho- n" American Fork Firefighters Find Body in Charred House AMERICAN FORK — The body of an American Fork man was found shortly after 9 am Saturday in the charred remains of a residence here The fire started in a family room at the back of the residence at 330 N 600 East according to Stan Street assistant chief of the American Fork Volunteer Fire Depart- ment The home was fully engulfed when firemen arrived shortly after 9 am Mr Street said American Fork Police Chief John Durrant ssud an electrical wire had burned from the house and was cracking and popping "sounding like a 22" making them wonder if the person inside had a weapon UTAH! DATELINE: -- OGDEN d— fia it CtEARFIEtD AMERICAN FORK KANAB : I iy0y -Bl Law I Jr -- I— ¥w!!?wx3Jn?!vS Jeep Rollover in S Utah Kills New Mexican: KANAB — A Farmington NM man was killed when the jeep he was in rolled Friday night on Highway 89 Ronnie Apodaca 20 was pronounced dead at an Arizona hospital shortly after the 10:30 pm accident according to the Utah Highway Patrol Mr Apodaca was in the southbound jeep with two others when it rolled about 40 miles east of Kanab said authorities Dacia Martinez 21 New Mexico' and Freddie Arimenta 21 address unknown were sent to Dixie Medical Center in St George and both: were listed in satisfactory condition said a nursing supervisor Troopers said the jeep rolled and hit a guardrail but authorities don't know who was driving the vehicle No one in thi jeep had a safety belt on said UHP The cause of the accident was un- : der investigation Saturday Ogden Schedules Annual Festival OGDEN — The Downtown Ogden Street Festival returns for its 15th year on July 13 from 10 am to 7 pm Ogden's largest outdoor event will be located from 22nd to 26th streets on Washington Boulevard and on 24th and 25th streets to Lincoln Avenue According to Jeannie Young Downtown Ogden Association Man ager the street festival's purpose is" to bring people into downtown Og- den and show them what the area has to offer events include the Kid's Activity Corner the 11th An-- 1 nual Chili Cook-of- f the 10K race: and Bike Like Crazy There will be artists and crafts booths food sped-- ' alities sidewalk sale bargains un- - ' usual displays and live entertainStreet-festiv- al ment 1 |
