Crawl Space Repair and Maintenance

Many homeowners don’t think about their crawl space until there’s a problem. But keeping your crawl space in good condition is important for the overall health of your home. In this article, we’ll discuss crawl space repair and maintenance so that you can keep your home in top shape.  The Benefits of a Crawl Space … Read more

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the analysis and design of structures that are subjected to ground loading. This can include everything from building foundations to dams and bridges, it is an important discipline. In this blog post, we will discuss the principles of geotechnical engineering. We will focus on its … Read more

Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics

Earthquakes are a natural and unpredictable phenomenon that can cause significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and people. In this article, we will discuss the basics of earthquake engineering and structural dynamics so that you can understand how these events occur and what can be done to prevent them from happening in the first place. What … Read more

Foundation Crack Repairs

If your foundation crack, there are a few things you can do to repair it. You can fill the crack with concrete, use a sealant, or build up the Foundation with Bondo. In this article, we will discuss the first two methods. Causes of foundation cracks Building foundations are important components of any structure, and … Read more

Foundation Drain Systems

A foundation drain system is essential for keeping your home or business environment dry and free from water damage. A good foundation drain system will allow water to flow away from the home or business and away from potential damage caused by leaky pipes. There are a few things you need to consider when choosing … Read more

How to Conduct Geotechnical Survey & Investigation

A geotechnical survey & investigation is conducted on a construction site primarily to obtain data about the subsurface soil and rock conditions of the proposed site. It helps the foundation engineers to understand the basic foundation requirements for the construction of any proposed infrastructure, such as roads, buildings, bridges, dams & hydraulic structures, retaining walls, … Read more

Foundation Design And Analysis

Foundation design is a detailed analysis of substructural members of a building or structure to determine the foundation’s depth, size, and capability. The load transfer from the superstructure to the soil is obtained through an appropriate foundation design. Foundations are horizontal or vertical members supporting the superstructure of the entire structure and transmitting the loads … Read more

Types Of Underpinning For Foundation Repair

Underpinning has been an effective method of foundation repair in history due to its vast applications in solving major foundation problems. There are different types of underpinning for foundation repair developed in recent times which can be applied in solving critical foundation problems ranging from strengthening to stabilizing an existing foundation to increasing the load … Read more

Foundation Repair Methods

There are quite several foundation repair methods today that can be applied to solve the most common foundation problems. The foundation of any building is the most important element of the entire structural system of the building, therefore it is important to ensure nothing goes wrong with your foundation from start to finish of your … Read more