What AERZ Consulting Inc. did? The full description of high-quality structural assessment and As Built drawings that AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc. had produced for two wooden pole sheds at De Winton, Foothills in Alberta. The work included inspections of structures and foundations and providing repair suggestions that were carried on by contractor of the… Continue reading As Built drawings of wooden pole shed buildings at De Winton, Foothills, Alberta
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Structural engineering for new door opening for commercial building at Foothills, Alberta
AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. had provided structural engineering services for one of our clients at Foothills of Alberta. The services included providing structural engineering for new door opening and strengthening of opening and affected structural members in the wall. The structural services included the effect of cutting of existing girts, adding new vertical secondary… Continue reading Structural engineering for new door opening for commercial building at Foothills, Alberta
A mistake novice structural Engineers fall for
In modeling the soil structural interaction, some engineers allow tension and compression of vertical elastic springs. This is not right. You should allow only compression in vertical direction. Finite element analysis software give this option in one or two or three direction. usually you restrict the compression in vertical direction and allow tension and compression… Continue reading A mistake novice structural Engineers fall for
Engineering and drafting for elevated exit steel deck at Foothills Alberta
AERZ civil structural consulting provided engineering, drafting and construction support for an Elevated exit steel deck and its stairs on screw piles at Foothills, Alberta. The Deck is 15 ft high and around 20 ft by 15 ft consisting of steel I girder and galvanized cold formed joists. There are two stair flights and a… Continue reading Engineering and drafting for elevated exit steel deck at Foothills Alberta
Residential assessment and inspection at NE of Calgary
Another residential assessment and inspection at NE Calgary, Alberta where a utility contractor cut holes in a wooden I-joist incorrectly. AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. prepared a report stating damages to joists and their severity on the floor and house and effect on the future. Necessary structural analysis and assumptions were carried on by AERZ… Continue reading Residential assessment and inspection at NE of Calgary
Season’s Greetings!
Season’s Greetings! We wish our clients and followers Happy Holidays and a happy new year. Best wishes and Regards Ashraf Zaghloul, Director of AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc.
Construction inspection for Steel Building near Okotoks, Alberta
AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. had prepared a construction inspection report for steel building near Okotoks, Alberta. The building is 70 feet long by 40 feet wide by 24 feet eave height. Also we prepared drawings for the mezzanine in the building after checking the as built conditions and checking the current mezzanine structure design… Continue reading Construction inspection for Steel Building near Okotoks, Alberta
Inspection integrity of house after removing of wall by contractor
AERZ consulting Inc. has inspected structural integrity of a house after removal of wall by contractor at Sundance area in Calgary, Alberta. Luckily removal of wall did not affect the house and the wall was not a bearing one. It is important to consult a structural engineer before removal of walls in your house. The… Continue reading Inspection integrity of house after removing of wall by contractor
Commercial open web steel truss roof safely can carry new air conditioning unit
3D STAAD PRO model after addition of new make up air conditioning unit of a commercial building in NE of Calgary. The open web steel joists are HSS steel sections with bracing of bottom chords at the middle and end of roof trusses. The roof was safely capable of carrying the new air conditioning unit.
Steel building structural assessment near Calgary city limits
A previous steel farm building is structurally assessed by AERZ Consulting Inc. using current Alberta building code to change building occupancy and use. The building is 41 ft long by 33 ft wide by 20 ft ridge height. Building and foundations were assessed at the Municipality of Foothills in Alberta; very close to Calgary city limits.… Continue reading Steel building structural assessment near Calgary city limits