OUR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Our Structural Engineers can provide structural calculations and drawings for a range of projects including load bearing wall removals and new build elements.

The structural design must be undertaken so that the project complies with the Building regulations and current British standards.

The design of such elements will ensure that the materials used are safe and won't cause any additional stresses on the existing building fabric. Deflections of new steel beams can be calculated to ensure that no cracking is noted within the walls that the beams support. 

Foundations provide the base upon which the entire structure is built, and it is essential that they are designed to withstand the loads imposed by the building and the surrounding soil and groundwater conditions.

Building regulations require that foundations be designed and constructed in accordance with specific standards and guidelines.

A well-designed foundation can be more cost-effective in the long run, as it can reduce the need for future repairs or renovations. A structural engineer can design the foundation to minimise costs while still providing adequate support for the building.

Overall, using a structural engineer to design foundations can help ensure that the foundation is safe, compliant with building regulations, and designed to provide the necessary support for the building and its structural elements

Retaining walls are designed to hold back soil and prevent slope instability. If a retaining wall is not designed properly, it can fail and potentially cause damage to property or harm to people. A structural engineer can design a retaining wall that is safe and structurally sound.

The design of a retaining wall must take into account the soil conditions at the site. A structural engineer can evaluate the soil conditions and design the retaining wall accordingly to ensure that it can withstand the loads imposed by the soil.

A retaining wall is an integral part of the overall slope stability system, and it must be designed to work in conjunction with other elements, such as soil nails, tiebacks, or anchors. A structural engineer can design the retaining wall to ensure that it provides adequate support for these elements and that the overall slope stability system is stable and secure.

Overall, using a structural engineer to design a retaining wall can help ensure that the wall is safe, compliant with current British Standards, and designed to provide the necessary support for the soil and other slope stability elements.

Having PV panels installed on the roof applies an additional load that the roof structure was not originally designed for.

A structural engineer can measure the size and spacing of the existing roof structure, review the existing loads applied and the proposed additional loads from the PV panels.

The purpose of the calculations is to ensure that the loading applied does not cause the roof timbers to sag/ deflect excessively, that water ingress is unlikely through structural movement and that no long term damage is done to the roof following the installation of the panels.