Adel is a Project Manager at PSE who joined the industry in 1997 and has experience in diversified aspects of structural engineering analysis, design and management. In addition to a strong technical base and natural structural curiosity, he has a large amount of field experience, which gives him a unique understanding into the total project cycle and needs. He started attending Graduate program at the University of North Florida in January 2011. He also attended graduate program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in August 2012. He received his PhD in Structural Engineering in Dec. 2014.
Joining PSE in 2015, Mr. Elfayoumy has worked on a diverse range of projects including commercial, residential, bridges, cables structures, membrane structures and bamboo houses. His many years of professional experience instilled in him the passion and ability to solve unique challenges and collaboration with coworkers and clients.
In addition to a strong technical base and natural structural curiosity, he has a large amount of field experience, which gives him a unique understanding into the total project cycle and needs. Adel is passionate about structural engineering and creating innovative solutions that work for all: structurally, architecturally, constructability, economically, and ultimately the owner and end-user.
His academic background and structural engineering experience prepared him to be an effective key person in PSE.
Projects:
- Steele Residence, Santa Rosa, CA, (July – September 2018).
A Single-Story residence of 11,246 sq.ft. It includes Insulated Concrete forms (ICF) wall building. Roof is a light deck concrete floor joist 24” O.C apart. Internal partition is light gage stud wall. Patio was covered by light metal deck supported on red iron HSS sections.
- Admani Residence, Cornelius, NC (August – October 2019)
This project is 3-story building dwelling of 30,685 sq.ft.
The project is mainly made of LGS floor truss 16” O.C joists and LGS roof trusses 24” apart. Columns varies between LGS box columns and red iron (hot rolled) sections.
- Garrard Bradley, Meridale, NY (March – April 2018)
This is a single-story dwelling of 1,620 sq.ft.
Single story building with wood stud wall exterior and interior walls and pre-engineered wood truss roof (by others).
4- Johnson Controls, City of Charleston, SC (April – June 2018)
This is a pool enclosure of 17,239 sq.ft. Swimming pool (86’x187’) and Entrance (24’x55’). The project is mainly to cover a public swimming pool with an 86’@6’ O.C aluminum frame truss and another set of 55’@6’ O.C aluminum truss frames for the entrance.
5- 120-ft steel dome, Temporary Event, Las Vegas, NV (2019)
I developed a FEM using RISA3D to simulate steel dome struts, 2 vestibules single entrance tunnel.
Experience includes, but not limited to the following:
- Swimming Pool
- Schmits, 1,500 sq.yd Leslie swimming pool (infinity pool)– Kailua Kona, HI(2019),
- Legacy Pool (regular pool), Grants Pass, OR, 1,200 sq.yd
- Steel Structures
- Eide Industries, Tension structures – Fabric structures, canopies, and cable structures, Nationwide, varied from 25 to 2,200 sq.yd. (2016-2018)
- American Garden Perlite – 432 sq.ft roof opening support system – Klamath Falls, OR (2017)
- More than 10 number of wood geodesic dome, more than 1,300 sq.ft Nathionwide. (2016-2019)
- Aluminum
- Hall Aluminum Products Inc. Purdue research park curtain wall 1,564 sq.ft , Lafayette, IN (2016-2017)
- Unique Structures:
- Bamboo Living – More than 20 bamboo residential buildings/homes, HI (2016-2019)
b. Shipping container house and affordable house – Nationwide, (2018-2019). - Several Steel and wood domes nationwide.
- Bamboo houses
- Tree houses
- Bridges
- 60-ft long x 12-ft wide China Creek Steel Girder Bridge, Coquille, OR
(2015)
FAQs
Since shipping containers are made from steel, they are inherently non-combustible. Nationwide, at least 6,000 people die in fires each year, and an additional 100,000 are injured in combustible wood homes.
Why are shipping containers good for the environment? ›
Containers significantly reduce carbon emissions in global trade by consolidating freight and streamlining logistics. Their efficiency minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, playing a vital role in reducing the shipping industry's carbon footprint.
Why use shipping containers for building? ›
Durability
As mentioned earlier, storage containers are built to withstand harsh conditions, which means they are incredibly durable. This makes them an excellent option for areas that are prone to extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes.
What are the benefits of shipping container offices? ›
They are modular, that is, they can be stacked and configured according to spatial needs, and they do not alter the land where they are installed. An important advantage of container offices is that they are very flexible and versatile. It can be as simple an office as possible or designed for multiple workspaces.
Are container homes good for hot climates? ›
Hot Climates
Shipping containers are typically made from steel which conducts heat very well, but in a hot climate, keeping a container cool is easy with a few smart design choices. Choose a larger-than-necessary roof to extend over the home, shading windows from direct sunlight.
Are shipping containers environmentally friendly? ›
The Benefits for The Environment & Society
Shipping containers reduce waste and save resources. They can be recycled or repurposed into new products, such as furniture, art, or even medical devices.
What is the benefit of containers? ›
Compared to other methods of virtualization, containers are quite lightweight. One of the many benefits of being lightweight is rapid startup times. Because a container doesn't rely on a hypervisor or virtualized operating system to access computing resources, startup times are virtually instantaneous.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of building with shipping containers? ›
On the one hand, there are the obvious benefits to living in a shipping container home: they're relatively inexpensive, eco-friendly, and can be built quickly. On the other hand, there are some potential drawbacks: they can be cramped and uncomfortable, and may not be up to code in some areas.
Is shipping containers a good business? ›
Shipping containers hold both material and functional value, so they're always a good investment option.
How does use of cargo containers benefit the economy? ›
The correct answer is option b, by keeping distribution costs low. The use of cargo containers benefits the economy by reducing distribution costs.
Moist conditions within shipping containers not only cause physical damage to goods, such as the corrosion and damage to some metals, they can also pose health concerns. Mold and mildew need moisture to grow, and both cargo sweating and container rain create the perfect environment for this to occur.
What is the best state to build a container home? ›
- Texas. Texas is one of the best states for building alternative dwellings like tiny homes and shipping container houses. ...
- California. California is another state that is accommodating to alternative dwellings. ...
- Oregon. Shipping container homes are legal in the state of Oregon.
According to HomeGuide, the average cost to build and install a container home is $25,000 to $250,000. While that's no small chunk of change, it's significantly less than you'd expect to pay for a traditional house in most parts of the country.
How does container shipping affect the environment? ›
Once in use, shipping containers also contribute to carbon emissions through the fuel consumption of the ships that transport them. Most of the ships use heavy fuel oil, which is high in sulfur and other pollutants and is a significant contributor to air pollution and climate change.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of containers? ›
Containers have revolutionized the way software is developed, deployed, and managed. They offer many benefits, such as portability, scalability, and resource efficiency. However, they also have drawbacks, such as complexity, security risks, and storage and networking challenges.
What type of container is best for environment? ›
1st place: Recycled aluminium cans
Recycling an aluminium can save 95% of the energy used to make a new can and no new material needs to be mined or transported.
Which container is better for the environment? ›
It may seem surprising, but Brock's study found that plastic bottles are less environmentally damaging than glass bottles. Although plastic cannot be endlessly recycled, the manufacturing process is less energy-intensive, as there is a lower melting point for plastics compared with glass.
