|
Structural
Engineering
Our Structural Engineering department’s primary role is to design the structural framing (beams, columns, walls, floors, roof) and foundations of any structure to ensure the building’s structural integrity is maintained under worst-case conditions. Additionally, the structural engineer provides input to the Architects, Project Managers, and Contractors, as to the feasibility of various foundation and framing systems based on site conditions, economic constraints and time schedules to select the proper system. During the preliminary design phase of a project, the engineer will assist the architect in selecting framing layouts, bay sizes, floor elevations and thickness. Additional services include selecting foundation systems and performing initial design of primary structural components. During the final stages of design, the structural engineers will work with the architects and mechanical designers to resolve conflicts between the structural elements, architectural features and mechanical systems. As a building project progresses through the final stages of design and into construction, the structural engineers complete the final design of foundations, and structural members supervise the preparation of structural drawings, review shop drawings and perform periodic observations at construction sites.
|
