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ROBERT J. KUDDER CURRICULUM VITAE

Present Position Senior Consultant, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois.

Past Positions Principal (retired), Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois. Wiss, Janney, Elstner & Associates, Northbrook, Illinois. Structural investigations, structural analysis of materials and buildings, and testing of structures and materials. College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois. Taught Associate Degree level courses in the architectural, building construction, and pre-engineering programs.

Education 1. Doctor of Philosophy from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1979. 2. Master of Science from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1972. 3. Bachelor of Engineering from The Cooper Union, New York, New York, 1967.

Registrations 1. Licensed Structural Engineer: Illinois. 2. Licensed Professional Engineer: Colorado, Ohio.

Continuing Education 1. Water Entry Prevention September 26-27, 2006. and Moisture Control, University of Wisconsin,

2. Building Science Forum 2005, National Institute of Building Sciences, 2005. 3. Symposium on Building Facade Maintenance, Repair and Inspection, ASTM International, Norfolk, October 2002. 4. Mold Seminar: A Multidisciplinary Approach, February 6, 2002. 5. Symposium on Performance of Exterior Building Walls, ASTM International, Phoenix, 2001.

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6. Symposium on the Use of Glass in Building Construction, ASTM International, Atlanta, 2001. 7. Principles of Attic Ventilation, Seminar by Air Vent, Inc., February 6, 2001. 8. Chicago Facade Inspection Ordinance Seminar, Chicago Committee on Highrise Buildings, January 17, 2001. 9. The Vapor Barrier, William Rose, University of Illinois, Building Research Council, December 8, 2000. 10. Curtain Wall Design & Performance Seminar, Sponsored by Iron League of Chicago, October 16, 1987. 11. Wind and Tornado Effects on Buildings, University of Missouri. 12. Fire Safety Design for Buildings, University of Wisconsin. 13. Construction Contracts, University of Wisconsin. 14. Masonry Design, presented by Illinois Masonry Institute. 15. The Effective Use of Building Insulation, University of Wisconsin. 16. Systematic Approach for Building Materials Evaluation, University of Wisconsin. 17. Building Enclosure Seminar, Flat Glass Marketing Association. 18. Single-Ply & Built-Up Roofing Systems, University of Wisconsin, March 1985. 19. Structural Reliability, Illinois Institute of Technology, Spring 1985.

Professional Activities 1. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Member of Committee on Research, Structural Division. 2. Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI). 3. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 4. ASTM International (ASTM) Member of Committee E06.55 Performance of Exterior Walls Member of Committee E06.51 Windows and Curtain Walls Member of Committee E06.58 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Chairman of Task Group E06.55.15 Leakage of Exterior Walls Co-Chair of Symposium on Condensation of Exterior Building Wall Systems, 2010 Co-Chair of International Symposium on Water Leakage through Building Facades, 1996 Appointed to Executive Committee as Membership Secretary

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5. The Masonry Society (TMS) Member of Technical Committee on Architectural Practices Chairman of Technical Committee on Construction Practices Contributing author to the Masonry Design Handbook 6. Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Co-founder and charter member Board of Directors 19962000 Board Chairman 20002001 Seminar Instructor Presentations and Articles Published 1. Kudder, R. J., "Tutorial on Fundamentals of Condensation Performance of Exterior Walls," Symposium on Condensation of Exterior Building Wall Systems, ASTM International, San Antonio, Texas, October 10, 2010. 2. Kaskel, B. S. and Kudder, R. J., Co-Chair, Symposium on Condensation of Exterior Building Wall Systems, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, October 10-11, 2010, STP Proceeding to be published in 2011. 3. Kudder, R. J., Flock, S. A., and Johnson, D. K., "Effect of Installation Details on the Condensation Performance of Window Frames," Performance and Durability of Window-Walls Interface, ASTM STP, 2004. 4. Kudder, R. J., "Understanding Condensation," presented at the Chicago Masonry Expo for the International Masonry Institute, Chicago, Illinois, April 2003. 5. Kudder, R. J., "Controlling Condensation with Vapor Barriers and Air Barriers," The Story Pole (journal of The Masonry Institute of Michigan), January 2003, page 74. 6. Kudder, R. J., Lies, K. M., Faith, B. A., "Ambiguities, Changes, and Contradictions in Building Wall Literature," Performance of Exterior Building Walls, ASTM STP 1422, 2002. 7. Kudder, R. J., "Condensation in Walls," presentation to the Chicago Chapter, The Construction Specifications Institute, October 22, 2002. 8. Kudder, R. J., "Case Study of a Humidified Computer Center," Change Order: A publication of the Chicago Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute, Chicago, Illinois 2002. 9. Kudder, R. J., "Moisture Problems and Solutions - Methodology for Investigating Leakage of Exterior Walls," American Industrial Hygienist Association, Mold Seminar: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Schaumburg, Illinois, February 6, 2002. 10. Kudder, R. J., "EIFS 101 - The Fundamentals," presented at Inspect World 02, American Society of Home Inspectors, Continuing Education and Technical Sessions, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 15, 2002. 11. Kudder, R. J., "Building Forensics - Water Vapor and Mold," presented at the AIA St. Louis Chapter Continuing Education Workshop, St. Louis, Missouri, November 7, 2001. Page 3 of 7

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12. Kudder, R. J. and Faith, B. A., "Condensation in Walls," Southern Illinois University Seminar Series and Continuing Education, February 19, 2001. 13. Kudder, R. J., "Flashing," presented at Howard Schockey 2001 Annual Training Program, Winchester, Virginia, February 2, 2001. 14. Kudder, R. J., "Condensation in Masonry Walls," presented at Masonry 2000 Seminar, Masonry Institute of Michigan, Farmington Hills, Michigan, October 26, 2000. 15. Kudder, R. J., "Investigative Tools and Techniques: Methodology for Investigating Leakage of Exterior Walls," presented at The Association for Preservation Technology - Symposium for Preserving the Recent Past 2, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 9, 2000. 16. Kudder, R. J., "Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems - What It Is and How It Works," presented at ABA Forum on the Construction Industry - More Sticks and Bricks, October 9, 1999 in Seattle, Washington, and October 14, 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 17. Panel member, ASTM International EIFS Workshop, Session 5 - Quality Assurance Testing and Education, Seattle, Washington, April 18, 1999. 18. Instructor, Exterior Design Institute Seminar for Inspectors. 19. Kudder, R. J. and Erdly, J. L., Ed., Proceedings of ASTM International Symposium on Water Leakage through Building Walls, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, February 1998. 20. Hoigard, K. R. and Kudder, R. J., "The Facts About Hose Testing," Symposium on Water Leakage through Building Walls, ASTM STP 1314, R. J. Kudder and J. L. Erdly, Eds., ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, 1998. 21. Kudder, R. J., Chin, I. R., and Rupert, D., Seminar on Cladding Technology, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Docent Continuing Education Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, 1996. 22. Kudder, R. J., "EIFS Is Here To Stay," Presented at Southwestern Brick Institute Annual Meeting, October 20, 1995, Montgomery, Texas, and presented at Brick Institute of America Region 9 Annual Meeting, November 6, 1995, Pine Mountain, Georgia. 23. Kudder, R. J. and Lies, K. M., "Comparison of Class PB EIFS Lamina Water Transmission Test Methods," Symposium on EIFS: Materials, Properties and Performance, ASTM STP 1269, P. E. Nelson and R. E. Kroll, Ed.; ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1995. 24. Kudder, R. J., and Lies, K. M., "Durability and Serviceability of Polymer-based Exterior Insulation Systems," Development, Use, and Performance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, ASTM STP 1187, Mark F. Williams and Richard G. Lampo, Eds., ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1995. 25. Kudder, R., Berg, B., Krogstad, H., and Horvath, J., "Condensation in Exterior Walls," panel discussion for AIA Chicago Chapter, Technical Committee, October 27, 1994.

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26. Kudder, R. J., "Deliver Masonry as a Cladding System," Aberdeen's Magazine of Masonry Construction, p. 365, August 1994. 27. Kudder, R. J., "Masonry Testing for a Q.C. Program," Presented at the Masonry Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, February 21, 1994. 28. Kudder, R. J. and Rodriguez, M. A., "Diagnosing Curtainwall Leaks," Presented at The Construction Specifications Institute Continuing Education Program, Birmingham, Alabama, February 21, 1994. 29. Kudder, R. J. and Johnson, R. W., "Understanding Tolerances," Presented at the AIA Chicago Technical Roundtable, December 16, 1993. 30. Hoigard, K. R., Kudder, R. J., and Lies, K. M., "Including ASTM E-514 Tests in Field Evaluations of Brick Masonry," Masonry: Design and Construction, Problems and Repairs, ASTM STP 1180, John M. Melander and Lynn R. Lauersdoff, Eds., ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1993. 31. Kudder, R. J. and Slater, J. E., "Laboratory Study of Corrosion of Steel Studs and Screws Used in Masonry Walls," Masonry: Design and Construction, Problems and Repairs, ASTM STP 1180, John M. Melander and Lynn R. Lauersdoff, Eds., ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1993. 32. Kudder, R. J., "Testing for Construction Quality Control," Aberdeen's Magazine of Masonry Construction, July 1992, p. 249. 33. Kudder, R. J., "The Need for an Engineering Systems Approach to Steel Stud/Brick Veneer Walls," invited discussion, Progressive Architecture, p. 47, June 1992. 34. Kudder, R. J., "Laboratory and Field Testing for Quality Control," Presented at 1992 Annual Meeting of the Masonry Society, Orlando, Florida, February 8, 1992. 35. Hoigard, K. R., and Kudder, R. J., "Performance of a Modified Sealant Fillet Detail," Science and Technology of Building Seals, Sealants, Glazing and Waterproofing: Second Volume, ASTM STP 1142, Jerome M. Klosowski, Ed., ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1992. 36. Guedelhoefer, O. C. and Kudder, R. J., "The Roles and Perspectives of the Parties to Construction," Presented at the ABA Seminar on Construction Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, October 26, 1991. 37. Kudder, R. J., "Specifying Curtain Walls," Presented at CSI National Convention, San Diego, California, June 29, 1991. 38. Kudder, R. J. and Johnson, R. W., "The Importance of Tolerance in Facade Design and Construction," Presented at Joint CCCSI/ACI Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, January 22, 1991. 39. Kudder, R. J. and Lies, K. M., "Diagnosing Window and Curtain Wall Leaks," Water in Exterior Building Walls: Problems and Solutions, ASTM STP 1107, Thomas A. Schwartz, editor, ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1991.

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40. Kudder, R. J. and Hoigard, K. R., "Vapor Control and Psychrometric Monitoring in Exterior Walls," Water in Exterior Building Walls: Problems and Solutions, ASTM STP 1107, Thomas A. Schwartz, editor, ASTM International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted for publication. 41. Session Chairman, Condition Assessment of Existing Structures, Structures Congress, 1990, Baltimore, Maryland, Structures Division, American Society of Civil Engineers. 42. Kudder,R. J., "Specifying Windows and Curtain Walls," Presented to Northern Illinois Chapter, The Construction Specifications Institute, September 12, 1989. 43. Kudder, R. J., "Failure Analysis of Masonry," Presented in the Graduate Seminar Series, Illinois Institute of Technology Department of Civil Engineering, Chicago, Illinois, October 23, 1987. 44. Session Chairman, Research on Performance of Buildings by Monitoring Behavior, Structures Congress, 1987, Orlando, Florida, Structures Division, American Society of Civil Engineering. 45. Kudder, R. J., "Masonry Failures," Presented to Chicago Chapter, The Construction Specifications Institute, Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 1987. 46. Kudder, R. J., Lies, K. M., and Hoigard, K. R., "Construction Details Affecting Wall Condensation," Proceedings, BTECC Symposium on Air Filtration, Ventilation & Moisture Transfer, Fort Worth, Texas, December 1986. 47. Kudder, R. J., "Diagnosing Curtain Wall Leaks and Moisture Problems," Presented to Northern Illinois Chapter, The Construction Specifications Institute, Technical Session, October 7, 1986. 48. Kudder, R. J., "Longevity Compromises of Buildings," Presented at ASCE Structures Congress, Chicago, Illinois, September 1985. 49. Kudder, R. J., "Structural Engineering Concerns," Sarabond: A Seminar for Concerned Building Owners, Sponsored by Gage Behunin, Denver, Colorado, July 17, 1985. 50. Kudder, R. J. and Gustafson, D. P., "Bend Tests of Grade 60 Reinforcing Bars," Journal of the American Concrete Institute, Title No. 80-20, May-June 1983, Detroit, Michigan. 51. Guedelhoefer, O. C., Kudder, R. J., and Rewerts, T. L., "Recurring Causes in Construction Failures," Presented at ASCE National Convention, New York, New York, May 1981. 52. Pinjarkar, S. G. and Kudder, R. J., "Vibration Problems and Repair of a Football Stadium," Presented at ASCE National Convention, Miami, Florida, November 1980. 53. Linehan, P. W., Kudder, R. J., and Wiss, J. F., "Dynamic and Human Response Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel-Joist Residential Floor Systems," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Chicago, Illinois, June 1978.

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54. Kudder, R. J., Linehan, P. W., and Wiss, J. F., "Static and Ultimate Load Behavior of Cold-Formed Steel Joist Residential Floor Systems," Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Cold-Formed Structures, St. Louis, Missouri, June 1979. 55. Kudder, R. J., FitzSimons, N., and Janney, J. R., "Computer Program for Preliminary Building Safety Analysis," Proceedings of the Second Conference on Designing to Survive Severe Hazards, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, November 1977. 56. Pinjarkar, S. G., Guedelhoefer, O. C., and Kudder, R. J., "Computer Applications in Full Scale Structural Testing," Proceedings of the Specialty Conference on Computers in Structural Engineering Practice, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Montreal, Canada, October 1977. 57. Parmelee, R. A. and Kudder, R. J., "Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction for Embedded Buildings," Proceedings of the Fifth World Conference of Earthquake Engineering, Rome, Italy, June 1973. 58. Tung, D. H. H. and Kudder, R. J., "Analysis of Cables as Equivalent Two-Force Members," Engineering Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, New York, New York, April 1968.

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