FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
We help evaluate distressed structures with foundation or structural issues, and design for problematic soil conditions.
Foundation Inspections
Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation Inspections
When the structural integrity of a foundation is in question we can help. We perform visual engineering foundation inspections for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties.
Our engineers determine the cause of failure and, where appropriate recommend remedial steps to correct those problems.
Structural Inspections
Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation Inspections
A licensed engineer visually evaluates beams, joists, trusses, and other structural members to determine if they are deteriorated, overstressed, and if they are capable of supporting structural loads. We perform our structural inspections when the buyer, seller, real estate agent, or owner has questions about the structural integrity of a residence.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
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Geotechnical engineering is the science that explains mechanics of soil and rock and its applications to the development of human kind.
We perform subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, and literature research to determine the soil parameters for structural design.
Geotechnical reports/ Soil reports/ Geotechnical Investigations are a common requirement of cities and counties.
Projects that require geotechnical reports:
- New construction of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings
- Landslide evaluations and slope Failures
- Structures Located on Slope
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
- Remodels and additions
- Multi-Family
Special Inspections
California: Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program
Geotechnical Engineering
The City of San Diego, and other regulatory agencies require special inspections of critical elements. These special inspections are to verify that work that is considered critical to life safety and property protection is being or has been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications.
We can help with your special inspection requirements. Our licensed special inspectors can perform the following:
- Reinforced concrete: frequently required for elements supporting structural loads, or when concrete specified is greater than 3000psi.
- Post installed anchors: when anchor bolts, holddowns, or rebar dowel connections are required
- Structural masonry: frequently required for reinforced masonry walls greater than six feet in height or when differs from the City or County standards.
- Wood – frequently required for complex shear transfer. Commonly associated when designed shear walls are greater than 300 plf.
- Soils – typically required in geotechnical reports. We can perform geotechnical observation and testing of the fill soils, to determine if they are placed at the proper density and moisture content.
California: Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program
California: Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program
California: Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program
Applied Consultants is a preferred civil engineer for the California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program. EBB provides $3,000 grants to be used toward a code compliant seismic retrofit for houses that qualify