Category Archives: Forensics Structural
Victoria Foundation Repair: Get a Second Opinion
…Unfortunately, Foundation Repair can be very costly, so get a second opinion before you hire a repair contractor-if not by a Texas Licensed Engineer, than by someone who does not stand to gain financially from repairing your foundation system… What […]
Structural Failure 101 | Victoria
Structural failure refers to loss of the load-carrying capacity of a component or member within a structure or of the structure itself. Structural failure is initiated when the material is stressed to its strength limit, thus causing fracture or excessive […]
Mechanical Structures 101 | Victoria
Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads economically. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right.[1]
Structural Engneering 101 | Victoria, Texas
Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads economically. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right.[1]
Repairing Cracked Concrete Driveways and Walkways
Repairing one’s exterior walkways and driveway must be left to a professional. Inspecting the damaged area and smoothing with a towel are two of the beginning steps to the home improvement project. Gaps or missing spots should be filled in as well.
Building Collapse: Code Violations Lead to Structural Failure?
The fallen building had several active violations, including one issued May 1 after complaints from tenants of shaking and vibrations, and another for working without a proper permit. An inspector noted at the time vertical cracks running from the ground floor to the roof level. The inspection also found cracks in the interior on the third and fourth floors, according to Buildings Department records.