As Chairman of the Board for Englekirk Structural Engineering Center, I extend a rare opportunity to you and/or your organization to be part of a one-of-a-kind initiative that will ultimately impact human welfare on many levels.

Critical support is still needed to complete the Englekirk Structural Engineering Center facility, which will house the world's first outdoor Large High Performance (LHP) shake table. This facility will allow us to confirm a linkage between analysis, design and structural behavior. The result will be the creation of more reliable and economical structures -- structures which quickly establish the efficacy of new concepts. Your support would help complete the construction and equip this extension of the world-renowned Powell Structural Research Laboratories. Funds are needed for full implementation of the best possible research and educational programs.

In recognition of your financial support (minimum contribution $25K), you would be invited to become a member of the Advisory Board. This designation will include you/and or your firm in the dedication press release and permanent on-site signage.

For more information, please contact Kelly Briggs, Associate Director of Development, (858)534-2329 or kbriggs@ucsd.edu.

Thank you for your consideration for what must be viewed as a giant step towards solving issues critical to our industry and society. All of us at the Jacobs School look forward to working with you on this exciting development.

Thanks,

Robert E. Englekirk
Chairman, Board of Directors,
Englekirk Structural Engineering Center
Adjunct Professor, UC San Diego

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