Category: Residential

Cracks, Curbs, and Concrete: A Deep Dive into Garage Pad Deficiencies

Concrete garage pads are expected to withstand years of vehicle loads, seasonal temperature changes, and daily wear. But when cracks begin to form in the curbs and water pools on the floor, it’s a sign that something went wrong during design or construction. This article explores the structural issues uncovered during a recent inspection of… Continue reading Cracks, Curbs, and Concrete: A Deep Dive into Garage Pad Deficiencies

Cracks Beneath the Surface: Lessons from a Patio Slab Inspection in Calgary

Concrete patios are often seen as durable, low-maintenance additions to homes. But what happens when cracks begin to form just days after pouring? This was the case for AERZ civil structural consulting’s client, a homeowner in Calgary, Alberta, who noticed troubling signs in his newly installed patio slab. As a structural engineer, I was called… Continue reading Cracks Beneath the Surface: Lessons from a Patio Slab Inspection in Calgary

Cranston Home Gets a New Entrance Door in Calgary

🏗️ What Was AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc.’s Project in Cranston? In December and February, AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc. provided structural engineering and drafting services for a residential project in Cranston, located in the southern part of Calgary. The scope involved designing a new entrance door on the side of a single-family home to support the creation of a secondary basement… Continue reading Cranston Home Gets a New Entrance Door in Calgary

New floor in old open house area in Calgary SE

1- What was AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. project? AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc. has recently provided high quality engineering design for a new floor in old open house area, which includes new beams, strengthened beams, joists, decking, cut members and insulation in SE Calgary. AERZ provided engineering drawing plans for city of Calgary for… Continue reading New floor in old open house area in Calgary SE

Garage pad design and drawing plans in SE city of Calgary

1- What was AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. project?   AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. has prepared design and drawing plans for garage pad with curbs in SE Calgary. The pad dimension is 20 feet x 22 feet. Finite element analysis and STAAD PRO was used for analysis and design is based according to Alberta… Continue reading Garage pad design and drawing plans in SE city of Calgary

Assessment condition and repair recommendations of retaining wall at Town of Turner Valley

1      What was the assessment of retaining wall by AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. about? AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc.  has performed assessment and repair recommendations and assessment of a non engineered reinforced concrete retaining wall supporting a house driveway ramp and stairs at town of Turner Valley, Alberta at south of city of Calgary… Continue reading Assessment condition and repair recommendations of retaining wall at Town of Turner Valley

Four seasons energy efficient sunroom in SW city of Calgary

What was AERZ civil structural consulting Inc. project? AERZ Civil Structural Consulting Inc. has recently completed energy efficient design and construction support for four season sunroom addition for a house in SW of Calgary, according to ALBERTA BUILDING CODE 2019 and City of Calgary permit requirements. The size of sunroom is 24 ft by 15… Continue reading Four seasons energy efficient sunroom in SW city of Calgary

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