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

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