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Timber Pole Condition Assessment
Evaluation of material condition of two 135 foot high embedded timber
poles used to support cables attached to a military fighter jet used
in tests for the Patriot missile Program. Column base at ground level
was evaluated with a shigometer test unit and along the length of the
pole with non destructive "Pole-Test" equipment.
Glue Laminated Wood Three Hinge Arch Survey
Three hinge Glulam arches were constructed as main structural roof framing
for a high school gymnasium. After 50 years of use, arches at exterior
and interior exhibited delamination. Exterior metal covers were removed
to expose laminated members and interior dela-minations. Recommendations
were provided based on survey conditions.
Investigation of Deteriorated Fire Retardent
Treated (FRT) Plywood Roof Deck and Trusses
Inspection, evaluation and Engineering analysis of roof truss FRT lumber
and FRT plywood of buildings.
Timber Suspension Bridge Survey
Timber Suspension Bridge Survey of Heavy Timber passenger cable supported
suspension bridge. Bridge was exhibiting excessive splitting and checking
of members.
Building Foundation Underpinning
Large three story residential apartment building was undermined by highly
expansive clays resulting in shrinkage and expansion of soil below footings
and extensive damage to the structure requiring extensive building shoring,
building repairs and foundation underpinning.
Survey of Heavy Timber Joists for 7 story
Office Bldg.
Seven story structure used for 75 plus years with multiple use occupancies
was converted to office use. Floor framing consisted of heavy timber
joists supported on masonry walls. Joists were exposed for observation
and engineering analysis working with Architect/Engineer of record.
Fire Damaged Steel Manufactuing Building
A building used to manufacture wood fiber products was damaged by the
fire to the extent that steel beams, decking and steel joists were excessively
defelected. A survey was made providing recommendations to evaluate
the damaged framing.
Hurricane Andrew
Storm Damage
Field investigations and inspections of both residential and commercial
damage as a result of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Florida were
made after the storm.
Structural Evaluation of Department Store
Utility Vault
A utility vault constructed below a department store in the late 1800's
extended beyond the building foundation and below an adjacent street
and housed department store mechanicalelectrical switch gear.
Cast iron framing members (beams and columns) supporting both the first
floor structure and street roadbed were seriously deteriorated. Survey
of underground utility vaults and preparation of emergency shoring scheme
below the store and street were completed.
Steel Bridge
Condition Assessment
Inspection and evaluation of deteriorated steel Bailey type bridge.
Design of Heavy Timber Roof Design for Hotel
Casino Netheralnds, Antilles.
Special timber roof design for hotel casino.
Wood Truss Plant Inspections
Callahan Systems Group Ltd., on request inspects truss manufacturing
plants for the Truss Plate Institute, TPI.
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