ACUTE ENGINEERING
Acute Engineering is a structural engineering firm specializing in light frame construction. We focus on residential construction but also support commercial projects that utilize light frame construction techniques. Established in 2002, Acute Engineering is one of the premier light frame construction engineering firms in the west. We have developed tools, programs, and procedures that allow us to provide engineering at a very competitive cost while maintaining quick turnarounds. Whether you are working on a residential home or a commercial project, come see what Acute Engineering can do for you.
OUR TEAM
Management
Chris Yeates, P.E.
President
Brandon Decker, P.E.
C.O.O.
Jacob Ballard, P.E.
C.F.O.
Account Managers
Brad Ellis, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Connor Jensen, P.E.
Professional Engineer
George Jacklin, S.E.
Structural Engineer
Jay Adams, S.E.
Structural Engineer
Full Time Staff
Nathan Bell
Engineer in Training
William Benites, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Will Berger, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Natalie Bury
Office Manager
Parker Catlin
Engineer in Training
Brandon Chambers
Engineer in Training
Michael Chidester, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Jonny Collier
Structural Designer
Alijah Cordova
Engineer in Training
Adam Dinkins
Structural Desinger
Hailey Dinkins
P.E.
Professional Engineer
Alihi Faalafua
Engineer in Training
Jorge Gaona Miranda
Engineer in Training
Mitchel Harker
Engineer in Training
Spencer Henstrom
Engineer in Training
Ethan Hewitt
P.E.
Professional Engineer
Dylan Hunter, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Tyler Jensen, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Grant Johnson
P.E.
Professional Engineer
Jonathan Jones
Engineer in Training
Jenna Lincoln
Engineer in Training
Enrique Lopez
Structural Designer
Taren McNamara
Drafting Manager
Matt Newitt
CAD Technician
Jon Orton
Engineer in Training
Tristan Parker, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Josh Probst
CAD Technician
Garrett Smith
Structural Designer
Andrew Van Every, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Hannah Van Noy
Engineer in Training
Paul Thorley, S.E.
Founder
Ryan Wilkinson, P.E.
Professional Engineer
Mason Williams, aPHR.
HR Generalist/Administrative Service Manager
PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
Thorley, P.R., Yeates, C.H. (2018) “Structural Engineering in the Real World”
October 2nd and 3rd, Beehive Chapter (ICC)
Thorley, P.R (2018) “Timberframe Design, Connections, and Loads”
July Meeting, Bonneville Chapter International Code Council (ICC)
Thorley, P.R (2017) “Engineers - Who Needs Them?”
October Meeting, Bonneville Chapter International Code Council (ICC)
Yeates, C.H. (2017) "The IRC - Are you Structurally Code Compliant?"
September Meeting, Beehive Chapter International Code Council (ICC)
Thorley, P.R., Fonseca, F.S (2017) “Timberframe Research and Engineering”
May Seminar, Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU)
Bond, B. (2016) “Women's Equality”
Interviewed by Lauren Simpson on The Matt Townsend Show, BYU Radio. Aug. 29, 2016
Thorley, P.R. (2016) “Light Frame Structural Engineering Analysis and Documentation”
Utah Chapter ICC Annual Business meeting and Education Conference 2016, February 17th, St. George, Utah
Thorley, P.R., (2015) “Light Frame Construction and Structural Engineering, Career Review”
Presentation, Utah Valley University, Skills USA.
Thorley, P.R., Yeates, C.H., Decker, B.T. (2015) “Acute Engineering Processes, Residential Construction Standards, and Common Construction Issues”
Presentation, Brigham Young University Civil Engineering Undergraduate Seminar.
Thorley, P.R., (2015) “SEER Committee Review”
SEAU News, Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU), Vol. 14, No. 7, Salt Lake City, Utah. April 2015. Page 5
Thorley, P.R. (2015) “Light Frame Structural Engineering Principle and Practice”
Utah Chapter ICC Annual Business meeting and Education Conference 2015, February 17th, St. George, Utah
Yeates, C.H. (2014) "Shear Walls and Hold-downs".
Presentation, Utah Beehive Chapter ICC Monthly Meeting
Sandy, UT Project of the Year (2013).
Challenger School Corporate Office
Krestschmann, D.E., Gorman, T.M., Smith, R.E., Fonseca, F.S., Apostol, K., Thorley, P.R., (2013). "Interlocking Cross Laminated Timber from Blue Stain Resource: Feasibility and Viability Report"
Yeates, C.H. (2012) “Attending Graduate School”.
Presentation, Brigham Young University Civil Engineering Graduate Dinner, November 2012, Provo, Utah.
Thorley, P.R. (2011). “Structural beams”.
Lecture, Beehive Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC), March 16, Orem, Utah.
Thorley, P.R., and Judd, J.P. (2011) “ Sustainable building using Interlocking Cross-laminated Timber”
SEAU News, Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU), Vol. 15, No. 8, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Judd, J.P., Fonseca, F.S., Walker, C.R. and Thorley, P.R. (2011). “Tensile capacity of mortise and tenon connections in timber frames”
Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, in process of publication.
Thorley, P.R. (2009). “Starting an Engineering business”.
Graduate Seminar, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Brigham Young University, October 01, Provo, Utah.
Walker, C.R., Fonseca, F.S., Thorley, P.R., and Judd, J.P. (2008).
Tensile capacity of timber frame mortise and tenon connections”. Proceedings, 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering, June 2-5, Miyazaki, Japan
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