What is Wind Load? Any stresses or tensions that the wind transmits to a component or structure are referred to as wind loads in this context. Essentially, there are three different kinds of wind loads that could be applied to a building. Uplift, shear and lateral...
The partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, which killed 98 residents, resulted in a change in structural inspection procedures. Although, there are thousands of rumors about the cause of this disaster, there is no doubt that structural integrity had a big responsibility...
40 Year Recertification Updated to 30 Year Recertification Reason for Change 40 Year Recertification has been updated to 30 Year Recertification. Many changes have surged in the Miami-Dade County Building Department since the tragic accident in the Champlain Towers. This accident made many aware of the possible...
40 Year Recertification Modifications Background Buildings in Miami-Dade County are now required to go through a 30 Year Recertification. The collapse of the Champlain South Tower has brought renewed attention. This attention is regarding building safety and procedures around the recertification and unsafe structures process. Through the...
Building Condition Assessment: Everything you need to know Although building codes vary among cities and states, generally speaking, they aim to keep people healthy and safe inside their dwellings. A building code assessor ensures that buildings meet basic standards before issuing certificates of occupancy. Building inspectors...
Have you ever wondered what the Americas were like centuries upon centuries ago? Who were the first inhibitors? What were their civilizations like? Did they have hobbies, or play sports? How did they pass the time so successfully without social media?! ;) The mysterious history...
Everything you need to know about Shop Drawings The clear exchange of information amongst professionals involved in structural engineering is a critical aspect in the safe and successful construction of projects. Shop drawings are an imperative component in the design process of a structure that help...
Incredible Ancient Mediterranean What if all the fairytales, fables, and stories we had ever heard were all TRUE?! When it comes to the mysterious cities of the ancient Mediterranean, archeologists to a certain extent have uncovered what would infer just that! You may very well have...
The quality of a building depends largely on the rigor followed in each structural inspection during the execution of the project. The Structural Inspection can be associated with a project that executes a new construction. As well as they can be made to already existing...
