Structural Evaluation

We investigate the integrity of existing buildings developing risk mitigation and performance optimization strategies.
 
We determine if a constructed building meets the minimum performance requirements in current codes in the face of an acceptable level of present or future risk, based on technical specifications and professional criteria.

Structural Retrofit

We develop strategies to correct deficiencies identified in a structural evaluation through the repair, modification or installation of new components, to improve the performance of existing structures.

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​Activities we develop:

• Inspection, survey, and data collection to evaluate existing building conditions.
• Structural analysis for the verification of compliance with regulations.
• Investigation of property risk in commercial rental or purchase transactions (Due-Diligence).
• Structural adaptation projects.
• Performance-based seismic assessment and adequacy (ASCE 41, FEMA P-58).
• Seismic risk classification according to FEMA P-154 rapid visual assessment procedure.

Projects

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​Multi-Story Tunnel Construction Building E14
​Ciudad Caribia, Venezuela

Sector: Residential
Sope: Structural Evaluation

Technological and experimental advances and data obtained through seismic events that have occurred in recent years have incorporated more sophisticated analysis methodologies that model the response of components that enter the inelastic range...

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​Talud House
Caracas, Venezuela

Architect: Arch. Pier Capecci
​Sector: Residential
Scope: Structural Evaluation- Structural Design - Structural Retrofit - Supervision 
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​The project corresponds to a one-story residential building built in 1962, to which an interior remodeling was projected...

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​Gold´s Gym
Caracas (Centro San Ignacio), Venezuela

Construction Area:   430 m2
Sector: Commercial
Scope​: Strctural Evaluation - Structural Retrofit

It is contemplated the creation of a multipurpose mezzanine and the adaptation of the roof for outdoor activities...

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​Peyita House
Caracas, Venezuela

Architect: Henrique Vera
Construction Area:   311 m2
Sector: Residential
Scope: Strctural Evaluation - Structural Retrofit- Performance-Based Seismic Engineering

The existing building corresponds to a two-level single-family residential house built in the 80s. The remodeling proposal consists of partially removing the sloping roof...

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​Multi-Story Building Assessment Sector 3A
Ciudad Caribia, Venezuela

Sector: Residential
Scope: Seismic Assessment

In Venezuela there is a considerable housing deficit and in recent years hundreds of buildings of social interest have been built. Most of the housing solutions developed are located in cities with a high level of seismic threat...

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El Mirador House
Caracas, Venezuela

Architect: Henrique Vera
Construction Area:   812 m2
Sector: Residential
Scope: Structural Retrofit - Performance-Based Seismic Engineering

The existing building corresponds to a three-level single-family residential house built in 1959. The remodeling proposal consists of expanding the useful space of the house through the expansion of the first and third levels...

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Kansas Restaurant
Caracas, Venezuela

Architect: Fabiana Posamai
​Construction Area:  185 m2
Sector: Commercial
Scope: Structural Retrofit

It is a project that consists of the renovation and modernization of the facilities of an existing building to be adapted to a restaurant. The municipal authorities of the Chacao municipality in the city of Caracas, do not allow the demolition of the existing roof in that area...

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Atalaya House
Caracas, Venezuela

Construction Area:   790 m2
Sector: Residential
Scope: Structural Evaluation- Structural Design - Structural Retrofit

The existing building corresponds to a three-level single-family residential house built in the 1980s. The architectural remodeling proposal consists of expanding the useful space of the house by integrating the new volume into the existing building...

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​Prieto House
Caracas, Venezuela

Architect: Henrique Vera
Construction Area:   460 m2
Sector: Residential
Scope: Structural Evaluation- Structural Design

The existing building corresponds to a two-story single-family residential house in reinforced concrete built in 1964. The remodeling proposal consists of removing the gabled roof and replacing it with several straight roofs at higher heights...

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​Prontomédica
​Paracotos, Venezuela

Client: Prontomedica
Construction Area: 420 m2
Sector: Commercial
Scope: Structural Evaluation- Structural Design - Structural Retrofit

Mezzanine originally designed for offices and built within the facilities of an industrial warehouse...

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