Structured Design & Consulting LLC has been a contractor-focused business since its founding in 2013. The founder of the company was in heavy civil construction for 16 years and brings with him the foundation of how contractors operate and what they value. A deep understanding of the importance of the budget, how to communicate with project teams and simply answering the phone when called are what make up our core values.
With each completed project, you get the peace of mind to know that your needs and concerns are our top priority.
Construction Engineering
Services for Constuction
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We use various techniques such as H-pile, Sheet Pile, Secant Pile, and Tangent Pile Walls. These structures are strategically drilled or driven into place to facilitate safe excavations for structural installations, particularly in dense urban environments. H-pile walls provide robust support through driven steel piles, while Sheet Pile Walls use interlocking steel sheets to create a water barrier. Secant Pile Walls involve the installation of overlapping concrete piles, and Tangent Pile Walls use piles drilled directly adjacent to one another. These methods are crucial for stabilizing soil and preventing collapses during excavation, allowing for the construction of foundations and structures in challenging urban landscapes.
Our firm's expertise ensures the efficient design and implementation of Earth Retention Structures, promoting safety and structural integrity in complex construction projects.
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We offer offer expertise in the design and implementation of hot-rolled steel sheet piling structures. These cofferdams, equipped with structural walers and struts, are strategically engineered to facilitate excavation and construction activities in marine environments while using cost as a consideration. The use of steel sheet piling ensures the structural integrity and stability of the cofferdam, providing a watertight enclosure that allows construction teams to work in a dry environment below the waterline.
Our precise design and planning contribute to the successful execution of marine construction projects, offering a reliable solution for creating temporary dry workspaces in challenging aquatic conditions.
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Falsework involves the strategic design and installation of temporary structures that support the concrete deck until it attains sufficient strength to bear its self-weight and additional loads. These plans are crucial during the construction phase, ensuring the safety of the crew and the stability of the concrete structure as it cures and gains strength.
Through precise engineering and careful consideration of load-bearing capacities, our Falsework Plans contribute to a smooth construction process, providing the necessary support for the safe and efficient placement of concrete structural decks.
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Our firm specializes in crafting Causeway Plans, essential for constructing access points across navigable waterways, facilitating the passage of marine wildlife and maintaining river flows during construction. These plans are particularly crucial for the temporary installation of structures, often bridges, providing a passageway without disrupting the natural water environment. By considering environmental factors, marine life habitats, environmental requirements, and water flow dynamics, our Causeway Plans aim to minimize ecological impact while allowing for the construction of proposed structures.
With careful engineering and environmental considerations, we ensure that these causeways serve as temporary pathways for construction activities without compromising the integrity of water ecosystems.
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Our firm offers meticulous crane lift designs to facilitate the seamless installation of structural beams during bridge construction. These plans are essential for orchestrating the precise placement of beams, ensuring accuracy and safety in the construction process. By considering factors such as load capacities, crane positioning, and structural requirements, our plans optimize the efficiency of beam placement, contributing to the overall success of the bridge-building project. Through careful engineering and coordination, our Beam Erection Plans enhance construction operations, providing a detailed roadmap for the strategic installation of structural elements that form the backbone of bridge infrastructure.
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Ground Bearing Pressure Checks are a critical process involving the verification of allowable soil bearing parameters to ensure the safe transport and access of heavy equipment, commonly cranes. These checks involve a thorough assessment of the soil's load-bearing capacity to determine if it can safely support the weight of the equipment during operations. By considering factors such as soil type, moisture content, and compaction, our checks provide crucial information for project planning, mitigating the risk of soil-related issues that could compromise the stability and safety of heavy equipment on-site.
Through precise engineering analysis, our firm contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of construction operations, particularly in projects involving the movement or placement of substantial machinery.
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We will help design a temporary structural frame to support an existing structure during modification. These plans are crucial for construction or renovation projects where alterations to the existing bridges and buildings are necessary. The temporary support frame ensures the stability and safety of the structure throughout the modification process, providing a secure framework that allows for the required changes without compromising the integrity of the building.
Through meticulous engineering and analysis, our firm develops comprehensive plans that address the specific needs of each project, ensuring a smooth and secure transition during structural modifications.
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Our firm will provide Critical Lift Planning, specializing in the creation of plans for the movement of construction loads, particularly involving cranes. Critical lifts involve the handling of heavy or complex loads that demand careful planning to ensure safety and precision. Our expert team considers factors such as load weight, center of gravity, lift points, and environmental conditions to create comprehensive lift plans. By leveraging construction experience and simulation tools, we optimize the crane's positioning and operations, minimizing risks and enhancing efficiency during critical lifts.
With our detailed planning, we contribute to the safe and successful execution of complex construction activities, prioritizing precision and safety in every critical lift scenario.
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We will review and stamp shop drawings that outline the contractor's means and methods, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications. These stamped submittals are then presented to the owner's construction administrator, providing a detailed representation of how the construction will be executed. Our expert team combines engineering precision with an understanding of construction processes to ensure that the shop drawings not only meet regulatory requirements but also align with the project's overall design and engineering goals.
Through this service, we facilitate effective communication between contractors and project stakeholders, contributing to the successful execution of construction projects.
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Our firm offers representation to companies on a fractional basis to meet their engineering needs. This service is especially beneficial for smaller to mid-sized companies that may not have the resources to employ a Chief Engineer on a full-time basis. Our experienced engineering professionals make themselves available on-demand to companies to address their specific engineering challenges, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and leadership on a part-time or fractional basis. This allows companies to access high-level engineering support without the cost associated with a full-time Chief Engineer, ensuring that they receive the necessary expertise to navigate complex engineering issues and make informed decisions for their projects.
