Roy G. Johnston, a structural engineer whose work contri-buted to the shape of the Los Angeles skyline and the development of seismic requirements for building codes, died March 13. A founding partner of the structural and civil engi-neering firm, Brandow & Johnston Inc., he practiced his profession 67 years, retiring in 2002 at the age of 88. His company designed the skeletons of more than 20,000 projects throughout Southern California, including high-rise office buildings, hospitals, convention centers, universities, airports, schools, and industrial facilities. He worked diligently to advance structural engineering and the design of earthquake-safe buildings, and he served as a mentor for many engineers. He received numerous pro-fessional awards and held many leadership positions. 1 Column Content Background Color White Ali...