Structural Investigative & Rehabilitation Services
Comprehensive Structural Strengthening and Modification
Our team of licensed professional engineers is proficient in various aspects of structural strengthening and modification including:
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement Design
Structural Steel Strengthening
Reinforcing steel structures to increase capacity and extend their lifespan.
Concrete Strengthening
Structural Modifications Design
Adapting or enhancing existing structures with new openings, additional egress requirements, and other modifications to meet current or future needs.
New Vertical or Horizontal Openings
Additional Egress Requirements
Expert Damage Assessments and Remediation Services
We provide thorough damage assessments along with repair/remediation services, catering to building owners and insurance companies. Our approach is meticulous, identifying all damaged components, so the building can return to its previous condition.
Structural Failure Evaluations
Structural failures can encompass large and small problems ranging from cracks in a slab-on-grade to structural collapse stemming from fire or tornadoes. Our knowledgeable staff brings a wealth of failure evaluation experience to address a variety of structural failure conditions. ZFI Engineering analyzes structural failures to determine their underlying cause before recommending solutions.
Seismic Evaluations and Assessments
Understanding the risks posed by seismic events, our structural engineering services extend to comprehensive seismic evaluations and assessments, including:
- ASCE 31 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Evaluations: Providing tiered evaluations as per ASCE 31 standards.
- ASCE 41 Seismic Rehabilitation: Implementing seismic rehabilitation strategies per ASCE 41 guidelines.
STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATIVE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FAQs
What counts as a structural repair?
A structural repair refers to restoring a building’s structural elements that have been damaged or weakened over time. It can include repairs to load-bearing walls, beams, columns, foundations, and slabs to ensure the building’s safety and functionality.
What is an example of a structural repair?
What is structural fixing?
Structural fixing involves the corrective actions to fix issues within a building’s framework. It includes applying various techniques and materials to mend or enhance the building’s structural integrity, such as welding additional support to a steel frame or using concrete injections to repair cracks.
What are the basic structural repairs?
Basic structural repairs can range from patching minor cracks in concrete, reinforcing steel elements, and replacing damaged bricks in load-bearing walls to more comprehensive solutions like retrofitting buildings for earthquake resilience. The goal is always to address the deterioration and restore the structural system to its intended performance level.