Jan 19, 2023 | Foundation Inspection, Structural Engineering
“We bought a piece of land, and we’d like to build a house.” The prospect of building your dream home is exciting as well as daunting. If you don’t have experience in construction, it can be difficult to know what is important. Contractors are not always obligated to...
May 30, 2022 | Bridge Design, Foundation Inspection, Structural Engineering
You hear a lot of talk these days about the growing need for improving our infrastructure in the United States. From utilities and communication networks to transportation systems, many of our existing structures used by the public are old, in disrepair, or overdue...
Mar 24, 2022 | Foundation Inspection
Non-structural cracks are generally caused by stresses that are induced internally. A simple example would be a weld that cracks without any applied stresses from loads because of “leftover” or residual stresses due to uneven heating of the weld and the members it...
Jan 31, 2022 | Foundation Inspection
It is not uncommon to observe cracks in concrete structures, but all breaks aren’t the same. Several factors contribute to cracking. Some may not be a structural concern, but some may require direct attention. It’s essential to address these concerns because the...