|
Experience
We have experience
with several types of investigations, working with real estate agents, Insurance Companies,
and developers, and serving as an expert witness.
|
A Recent Project
Seismic Vulnerability
Assessment of Parking Garage, Kent, WA
Visual examination of
crack patterns in existing concrete column which was damaged by seismic shaking in order to
assess probable displacements during the earthquake and determine failure modes for the
structure.
|
|
Investigation
Types
·
Residential
Pre-purchase Inspections - A preliminary visual examination made at the
request of Buyer or Seller or the recommendation of the home inspector to determine if the
apparent structural damage observed is significant and what an estimate of repair costs are.
·
Structural Condition Assessment - A visual examination made to assess the condition
of the structure: help the Owner plan a Renovation, Addition, or Repair; evaluate Construction
Defects; investigation of a Structural Failure, such as a roof collapse from excess snow load or
tree impact.
·
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment - A comprehensive Engineering Study to evaluate
susceptibility of structural systems to potential damage from seismic shaking.
·
Post Earthquake Damage Assessment
- We are certified under ATC 20 to assist the Building Department after an earthquake.
|
