Structural Analysis

Engineering Diagnostics specializes in the structural analysis of existing buildings and designing remedies and modifications. We employ engineers with a variety of backgrounds, and who are registered in multiple states. Whether the problem consists of parking garage distress, foundation and slab settlement, concrete beam and column cracking, steel corrosion, or even fire distress; we possess the resources to analyze the problem.

Our engineers are well versed in state-of-the-art analysis techniques, including finite element analysis of frames, solids and shells; second-order, inelastic (“advanced”) analysis of building frames; and classical mechanics of materials approaches. In the investigation of existing systems, our engineers look past code equations, when appropriate, to include the latest empirical data and material properties established from laboratory testing.

Analysis and Renovation of Existing Distressed Structures:

• Existing building deterioration
• Parking garage deterioration
• Foundation and slab settlement
• Concrete beam and column cracking
• Fire distress of steel beams and concrete
• Steel corrosion
• Design modifications for code compliance
• Forensic investigations to determine likely causes of failures
• Construction monitoring of fabrication and erection procedures

Analysis and Renovation for “Change of Use”:

• Analysis of building components for new load requirements
• Design of renovations to strengthen overstressed or undersized components
• Building and garage additions