Structural Engineering

Water Intrusion: Concrete’s Silent Enemy

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Concrete is often considered impervious to the elements. However, water intrusion can pose a significant threat to the long-term integrity of concrete structures. Many water intrusion problems are attributable to human error including detailing, specifications, or installation, so it’s important as a building designer to carefully consider the right system for the conditions, compatible materials, the right prep work and surface preparation, and quality materials.

Building Envelope Inspection: Protecting Your Investment and Limiting Liability

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A building’s envelope is its first line of defense against the elements. It encompasses the roof, walls, windows, and foundation, working tirelessly to protect the building’s interior. Regular inspections are essential to maintain property value, energy efficiency, and occupant safety. But beyond these benefits, building envelope inspections also play a crucial role in mitigating liability. … Read more

Designing for Defense: The World of Blast Design Engineering

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Imagine a security system that blends seamlessly with a building’s design, deterring threats without sacrificing aesthetics. This is the realm of physical security design engineering, a field that merges engineering principles with risk assessment to create secure spaces. Security threats come in many forms, from theft to vandalism to terrorism. Physical security design engineers conduct … Read more

Keeping Your Building Dry: The Importance of Water Intrusion Engineering

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Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don’t put off inspections, especially if your facility has experienced a high amount of rainfall this year, or if you’ve had water intrusion issues in the past! Water intrusion is simple: it’s any unwanted movement of water or water vapors into areas of a … Read more

Maintaining Your Historic Building: Sidewalk Vaults

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Are you a building owner or property manager of a commercial building listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Have you ever wondered what would happen if a project in your neighborhood or on your street affected the stability of your building? You may not even realize your building has a stability issue, especially … Read more

Field Testing for Reinforced Concrete

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Want to know the health of your concrete structure? Want to upgrade your concrete structure but don’t have as-built structural drawings? Non-destructive and minimally invasive concrete field testing can determine the health of your concrete structure and predict its useful remaining life. It can also determine or verify the reinforcement in your concrete structure. Non-destructive … Read more

Top 8 Things Building Owners and Managers Should Do to Prepare for Winter

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Is your facility prepared for winter? Winter can be a challenging season for property owners and building managers. Inclement weather can strike without notice, and if you’re not prepared, your building and occupants could suffer costly damage. As the seasons change and temperatures drop, make sure you plan adequately and take these essential steps for … Read more