Structural Design
The types of buildings that we have designed, and which were built, in Canada include:
• Single-family homes
• Multi-storey residences
• Commercial bank branches (for major Canadian banks)
• Office buildings
• Audio recording facility
• Strip malls
• Public library
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Structural Forensics
A structure may fail to perform as well as intended for one or more of the following reasons: the original design didn’t fully adhere to the design codes and specifications; failure to conform to established engineering practices; the use of flawed design parameters (inadequate soil data in a foundation design, for instance); the structure was subjected to forces it was not meant to handle; poor construction materials; or inferior construction practices. A structure also deteriorates with time and exposure to the elements.
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