Dr. Harry West has been an adamant supporter throughout my career journey since I met him at freshman orientation when he helped me choose my first semester courses at Penn State. While I thoroughly enjoyed his courses in structural analysis, his seminar on a structural repair to Beaver Stadium was paramount in my decision to pursue a career in structural engineering. I choose this book because it represents the beginning of my road to tenure at UT and honors Dr. West's profound impact on my professional development. I would not be where I am today without his unwavering encouragement, passion for teaching excellence, and most importantly, his example of utmost integrity.