Mark W. Glynn, P.E.

Consulting Engineer/Principal

EDUCATION: BSCE, SUNY at Buffalo, 1973 / M. Eng., SUNY at Buffalo, 2004

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: (Currently registered in 32 States) Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY: Professional Engineer with 31 years practical experience in materials testing; civil, structural and geotechnical engineering. Assignments have included design, investigation, management, estimating, quality control, construction supervision and litigation support.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Society of Civil Engineers, NYS Society of Professional Engineers, International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, National Recreation and Parks Association, American Concrete Institute, International Association of Foundation Drilling, Niagara Frontier Utility Contractors, Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce

CAREER HISTORY:

GLYNN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Sole Proprietor | April 1985 - Present

JOHN B. PIKE & SONS, INC.
Project Engineer | July 1984 - April 1985

EBASCO SERVICES, INC.
Asst. Contracts Manager | January 1981 - July 1984

UNITED ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS
Project Engineer | June 1980 - January 1981

NUSSBAUMER & CLARKE, INC.
Project Manager | September 1975 - June 1980

EMPIRE SOILS INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
District Manager | October 1973 - September 1975

SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES:

• Foundation analysis and design for shallow and deep foundations.
• Slope stability analysis and retaining wall design.
• Design and construction recommendation reports for underground utilities, site development, earth embankments, buildings and reservoirs.
• Preparation of construction contracts including commercial and technical aspects for foundations, site development, heavy hauling, concrete and structural work, and other related civil projects.
• Project Management including development of work plans, constructability and shop drawing review, and scheduling by CPM.
• Construction inspection and laboratory testing of soils and construction materials.
• Design of steel and wood structures.
• Planning and conducting field investigations including test borings, test pits and hand auger borings.
• Landfill design including site selection, evaluation, detailed design and construction certification.
• Development and implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans for civil construction.
• Development of Construction Procedures.
• Site development plans and specifications.
• Foundation failure analysis and repair recommendations.
• Construction Claims preparation.
• Related civil and geotechnical design efforts.

MAJOR PROJECT PROFILES:

• Fiesta Texas Theme Park - Design of concrete foundations for two (2) major water park attractions in San Antonio, Texas.
• West Valley RTS Building Instrumentation - Quality Control Supervisor for 110 monitoring devices installed as surveillance points in soil barrier base pad.
• NYSEG Kintigh Generating Station - Assistant Contracts Manager responsible for bidding and award of $275,000,000 civil construction.
• Darien Lake Giant Ferris Wheel - Design of concrete foundations for tallest ferris wheel in New York State.
• Delaware & Hudson Building - Load test of historic building to determine adequacy of structure for use as new office of New York State University Construction Fund.
• Allegany County Sanitary Landfill - Project Engineer/Manager responsible for design and permitting from concept to NYSDEC approval of 20 year landfill.
• Batavia Sewers - Preparation of geotechnical report relative to the design and construction of three (3) miles of deep sanitary sewers through residential and commercial areas.
• Pillsbury Warehouse Expansion – Design of 20,000 square foot addition with deep foundations and precast floor beams. Loading requirements exceeded 600 psf.
• Buffalo Skyway Bridge – Design of 220 ton jacking system for coordinated lift of active deck for replacement of bearings.
• Erie Barge Canal Gate Replacement - Structural design of multi-crane lifting and installation system.
• Lake Compounce "Boulder Dash" - Design of hillside foundations for wooden roller coaster.
• Youngman Expressway Sound Barriers - Design of drilled pier foundations.
• Grand Central Station Upgrades - Structural design of ceiling medallions for food court.
• Buffalo Bills Practice Stadium - Soils investigation and preparation of geotechnical report.
• Robert Moses Power Plant - Concrete Remediation Work Plan and Structural Design of Platforms.
• Buffalo Psychiatric Center - Value Engineering Plan for structural addition with significant cost savings.
• Black/Bergholtz Creek Remediation - Design of geotextile reinforced haul road within creek bed.
• Savannah Dhu - Design of 800 acre wetland improvements and concrete dams.
• Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL - Structural design of trees for lowland Ape Exhibit.
• Rome New York Water Treatment Plant - Foundation and Structural Design of 5 MGD facility.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

• "Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering"- Private Client Seminar, 1986.
• "Landfill Soil Studies"- Compilation of permeability test data, SUNYAB, 1992.
• "Mexico City Roller Coaster Design"- Different Cultures; People and Engineering, NYSSPE, 2002.
• "Engineering Education"- A Personal Viewpoint, WNY Technology Teachers Conference, 2004.
• "Western New York Soil Conditions"- Problems and Colutions, NYS Building Officials Conference, 2004.

Glynn Geotechnical Engineering
415 South Transit Street
Lockport, New York 14094
716.625.6933

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