• Structural Repairs and Renovations o Example – Cast-in-place & precast concrete framed building where a concern was identified about stress cracks in cast-in-place concrete bearing shelf on the upper floors that support precast concrete tee floor structural. The issue identified required a design & construction project to implement the structural repairs to stop the cracking and reinforce the bearing shelf. • Structural Forensic Analysis o Example – Assist with reviewing structural conditions in the parking garage following a overheight truck hitting the structure. • Seismic Resistant Design & Analysis o Example – Provide study and/or design of options for dealing with buildings that might require seismic upgrades. • Code Review & Compliance Alternative Analyses for Building Structural Components o Example – Provide periodic state building code review of exterior metal and wood structures that are part of the means of egress (i.e. fire escapes, stairs, ramps, bleachers, etc.) • Field Surveys o Example – Quick investigative studies of potential cracks found in buildings to determine if the cracks are a structural concern or not. • Testing & Laboratory Analysis o Example – Assist with gathering samples and reviewing/analyzing test results for concrete core samples, existing masonry units bearing/weathering classifications, masonry mortar, and other types of structural testing & lab work. • Brick/Masonry Shear Stress Analysis o Example – Investigative studies of potential cracks found in masonry especially cracks in load-bearing masonry walls. • Soil Mechanics o Example – Assist with studies and/or repairs related to issues with building slab settlement concerns and/or retaining wall movement. • And Other System or Component Repairs, Upgrades, or Renovations in Educational/Institutional Facilities to Support Deferred Maintenance & Renewal Projects o Example – Structural engineering design and/or construction administration services to support smaller projects being designed preliminary with our in-house design team. Structural review of masonry openings/lintels or slab openings that might be needed in a renovation project. The scope of work may include but is not limited to: 1. Investigating the nature and severity of problematic areas in structural building systems for various low and high-rise educational and institutional buildings including wood frame, masonry/brick, steel frame, and reinforced/pre-cast concrete. 2. Documenting existing conditions. 3. Recommending detailed repairs and magnitude of cost for such repairs, including energy costs, sustainability principles, expected remaining useful life of building systems and related life cycle costs. 4. Proposing alternate methods of repairs for resolution of the problem, including cost effective, resilient, and energy efficient alternatives and climate resiliency options that would address Executive Order 594. 5. Developing the preferred solution to schematic design and/ or design development. 6. Preparing construction specifications and documents, cost estimates, and providing construction administration for the solution.
