Presentation Title Guardrail Post Anchorages: Case Studies of Common Failures and Fixes Presented By Nathan E. Reynolds, Associate Principle – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Eric D. Gross, Associate III – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Presentation Synopsis Nate and Eric will discuss common types of distress observed at metal guardrail posts attachments to residential concrete balconies, and the types of repairs employed to address these conditions. Multiple case studies will be presented as examples of these repairs, including repair of guardrail post distresses seen in high-rise concrete framed and low-rise wood-framed construction, with a focus on guardrail post pockets at cantilevered concrete balconies. Speaker Biographies Nathan Reynolds has broad-based experience in the investigation, assessment, and rehabilitation of existing structures, and building envelope systems subject to water infiltration. He has been involved in numerous projects relating to the repair of the exterior wall systems of both historic and modern structures. As part of these assessments, Mr. Reynolds has also developed repair documents and provided construction administration services. Mr. Reynolds focuses on the investigation of a wide range of building types constructed with masonry, EIFS, stucco, and plaster cladding, low- to high-rise condominiums, apartments, churches, hospitals, universities, hotels, and office buildings. […]