STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
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Some Core Service Offerings
Some Core Service Offerings
Building Design & Analysis (New Construction):
Primary Structural Systems: Design of foundations (shallow and deep, e.g., footings, rafts, piles, caissons), concrete slabs (one-way, two-way, post-tensioned), beams, columns, walls (shear walls, bearing walls), and roof framing systems.
Material Expertise: Design in reinforced concrete, structural steel, precast concrete, masonry, heavy timber, light-gauge steel, and composite construction.
Load Analysis: Comprehensive analysis for gravity loads (dead, live, snow, rain), lateral loads (wind, seismic/earthquake – particularly important for high-rise in Toronto, though not a high-risk seismic zone, it's still a design consideration), and specialized loads (e.g., dynamic, blast, vibration, crane loads).
Building Types: Residential (low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise condominiums), commercial (office towers, retail centers), industrial (warehouses, manufacturing plants), institutional (schools, hospitals), recreational facilities, and specialized structures.
Structural Assessments & Forensics:
Condition Assessments: Evaluation of existing structures for deterioration, damage, or capacity issues.
Due Diligence Reports: Structural assessments for property acquisition or renovations.
Forensic Investigations: Identifying causes of structural failures or distress.
Load Capacity Evaluations: Determining the ability of existing structures to support increased loads (e.g., for new equipment, additions).
Renovation, Retrofit & Addition Design:
Design for load-bearing wall removals, opening additions, floor strengthening, vertical/horizontal expansions, and basement underpinning.
Seismic upgrading and strengthening of existing structures.
Facade retention engineering.
Specialized Structural Elements:
Design of stairs, ramps, balconies, canopies, parapets, and miscellaneous steel structures.
Non-structural component seismic bracing design.
Glass and specialty cladding support structures.
Construction Support & Review:
Shop Drawing Review: Ensuring fabrication drawings comply with design intent.
Construction Administration: Site reviews, field inspections, and addressing construction-related structural queries (RFIs).
Temporary Works Design: Design for shoring, scaffolding, temporary bracing, and formwork (if applicable).
Value Proposition
Value Proposition
Uncompromised Safety & Code Compliance: Your peace of mind is our priority. We design structures that strictly adhere to the latest Ontario Building Code (OBC) Parts 3, 4, and 9, and relevant CSA standards (e.g., CSA A23.3 for concrete, CSA S16 for steel), ensuring your building is safe, robust, and compliant from foundation to roof.
Optimized Performance & Efficiency: Our structural designs are not just about safety; they're about efficiency. We optimize material usage, reduce construction complexities, and consider long-term durability, leading to cost savings and faster project delivery without compromising structural integrity.
Creative Problem Solving for Complex Challenges: Whether it's a challenging geotechnical condition, a unique architectural vision, or a tight urban infill site in the municipality, our engineers excel at developing innovative and practical structural solutions for even the most complex projects.
Seamless Integration with Architectural Vision: We work collaboratively with our in-house architectural team and external architects to ensure the structural system elegantly supports the building's aesthetic and functional goals, avoiding conflicts and enhancing design possibilities.
Risk Mitigation from the Ground Up: Our thorough analysis, including consideration of wind and seismic loads specific to Ontario, minimizes structural risks. We provide detailed foundation designs based on comprehensive geotechnical investigations, ensuring stability and preventing future settlement issues.
Lifecycle Durability & Resilience: We design structures to withstand the test of time and environmental factors. Our focus on durable materials and resilient systems contributes to lower maintenance costs and longer building lifespans.
Advanced Analytical Capabilities: Utilizing state-of-the-art structural analysis software (e.g., FEM, BIM for clash detection), we perform precise calculations and simulations to validate designs, identify efficiencies, and ensure optimal structural performance.
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