New concept or expansion
Select a coherent structural system, size the elements and define interfaces before decisions become expensive.
Structures · Construction · Field support
Structural engineering to design, modify and build with confidence.
Steel, aluminum, concrete and timber — permanent or temporary structures, foundations, platforms, lifting, access and field conditions.
The required outcome: capacity, serviceability, a modification detail or a temporary sequence to establish.
The required outcome may be a capacity, serviceability criterion, modification detail or temporary sequence. Checks begin with equilibrium, mechanics of materials and code requirements; FEA is used only when conventional models are no longer sufficient.
When to involve us
When the structure must work on the drawing and in the field.
A structural assignment adds value when it clarifies the load path, reduces construction risk or turns a real constraint into a buildable detail.
Existing-structure modification
Assess current conditions, new loads, openings and strengthening without overlooking members already carrying load.
Unexpected field condition
Resolve a nonconformance, tolerance, conflict or changed sequence without improvising the structural behaviour.
Temporary works, lifting or erection
Check transient states, temporary supports, lifting points and stability before the final structure is complete.
Access and fall protection
Design platforms, stairs, walkways, guardrails, lifelines and anchors around the actual use conditions.
Equipment foundation or support
Carry equipment reactions through base plates, anchors, foundations and the supporting soil or structure.
Load path
A structure is a system, not a collection of members.
Member strength is not enough if the load cannot pass through connections, bracing and supports into a real foundation.
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Actions and use
Dead, live, wind, snow, lifting, impact, vibration, temperature and temporary conditions.
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Decks, beams and columns
Stiffness, span, local stability, deflection and redistribution of force.
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Global stability
Bracing, diaphragms, torsion, imperfections and construction sequence.
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Connections and interfaces
Bolts, welds, plates, bearing, tolerances, gaps and force transfer.
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Foundations and support
Reactions, anchors, concrete, soil, existing structure and deformation compatibility.
Field reality
The solution must remain valid when it meets the existing conditions.
Surveys, tolerances, interfaces, erection stages and work methods are part of the structural problem. They must be included before the detail is fixed.
- Existing geometry and materials confirmed to the level required.
- Temporary stability checked at each critical stage.
- Connections detailed for the available access, tools and tolerances.
- Foundations and supports checked using reactions from the same system.
- Field changes assessed before the problem is shifted elsewhere.
Structural capabilities
From the global system to the detail that governs.
The scope is matched to the work: focused check, complete design, independent review, existing-structure modification or field support during construction.
Steel and aluminum
Frames, platforms, walkways, stairs, supports and welded or bolted connections.
Concrete and foundations
Footings, slabs, pedestals, walls, anchors, base plates and reaction transfer.
Timber and mixed systems
Members and connections where several materials or special conditions interact.
Retaining walls
Earth pressure, drainage, sliding, overturning, bearing and construction details.
Temporary works
Shoring, temporary supports, formwork, erection stages and stability before the final condition.
Lifting and handling
Lifting points, spreader beams, frames, transient states and operation load paths.
Lifelines and access
Fall-protection anchors, guardrails, platforms and actual operating conditions.
Existing structures
Surveys, change of use, strengthening, repair, openings, added loads and observed conditions.
Typical applications
Very different structures, with the same engineering continuity.
The common thread is always the same: understand the use, establish the load path and produce a solution that can be built in the real context.
- Platforms and walkways
- Stairs and guardrails
- Equipment supports
- Skids and welded frames
- Foundations and pedestals
- Retaining walls
- Lifelines and anchors
- Temporary works
- Lifting and erection
- Existing-structure strengthening
Approach
A structural solution that remains coherent through the details.
Design, analysis, interfaces and constructability are treated as one chain of decisions.
Understand the use and context
Function, environment, schedule, existing condition, work sequence and access constraints.
Establish criteria and loads
Codes, project requirements, combinations, temporary states and serviceability criteria.
Select the system and load path
Layout, stability, materials, supports and interfaces matched to the real need.
Analyze and size
Global and local checks, deflection, stability, connections and foundations.
Detail for construction
Connections, tolerances, access, sequence, fabrication, erection and existing-condition coordination.
Document and support execution
Drawings, notes, calculations, technical responses and field-condition review when required.
Deliverables
Documents that fabrication, construction and approval teams can use.
The documentation level is matched to the assignment, while the conclusion, assumptions and critical interfaces remain traceable.
Design basis and calculations
Criteria, loads, assumptions, models, checks and reactions needed by related disciplines.
Drawings and details
Dimensions, members, connections, anchors and fabrication or construction notes when required.
Recommendations and support
A clear answer, modification options, sequence or temporary measures, with an engineering report as appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
What should be clarified before starting.
An initial review usually confirms whether the need is a focused check, a complete design or field support.
Can you work on an existing structure without complete drawings?
Yes. The scope then begins by identifying the surveys, openings, tests or assumptions needed to avoid artificial precision.
Do you handle temporary works and lifting?
Yes, when the assignment is clearly defined: transient states, supports, lifting points, stability, sequence and interfaces with the final work.
Is FEA always required?
No. Classical methods are often sufficient. FEA is used when geometry, connections or local behaviour require more detailed representation.
Can you respond to an unexpected field condition?
Yes, depending on the available information and urgency. Photos, dimensions, drawings, loads and a clear description help define the response.
Related expertise
Connect the structure to its demands and critical details.
FEA and seismic qualification extend the work when local behaviour, dynamics or anchorage govern the decision.
Start simply
A structure to design, modify or make safe?
Send the drawings, surveys, photos, loads and known constraints. An initial review will define the level of engineering that actually adds value.