hero_bg1

Blog

If you want to start a lively discussion among new engineers or contractors, ask them about the differences between shoring, reshoring, and backshoring. They all sound similar, but in reality, perform different jobs at different stages of the construction process. More importantly, the number of...
Due to the complexity and property line constraints of modern construction, earth shoring requires a solution that must conform to both engineering and safety guidelines during all stages of construction. Here are the 5 key concepts to remember for an earth shoring design: 1. Applicable codes: The...
Everyone knows about dams. But have you heard about a cofferdam? Cofferdams have been around for a long time. People have used these when excavating very large plots of land or building foundations of water-based structures such as bridges or piers. The cofferdam keeps water from flowing into these...
Shoring existing structures can be a tricky business and the older the building, the trickier it can become. Many older structures do not have drawings of the existing construction and if they do, they are not always reliable. Many buildings go through generations of remodel with additions,...
A safety factor is like an insurance policy – you hope you never use it. Basically, a safety factor applies to the strength of a product; that is, the strength of a product is more than what is absolutely necessary for the product to work. Safety factors are expressed in terms of a ratio. For...