Structural Design

Maintaining the latest technology in structural analysis software allows us to provide accurate and efficient structural designs. We can deliver detailed construction drawings and specifications for the following markets:

• Aviation.
• Commercial.
• Cultural.
• Design-Build.
• Educational.
• Entertainment and amusement.
• Government.
• Health care.
• Highway and pedestrian bridges.
• Hospitality.
• Industrial.
• Laboratories.
• Manufacturing.
• Military.
• Mixed-Use.

• Offices.
• Parking.
• Pharmaceutical.
• Ports and terminals.
• Process and distribution.
• Religious.
• Renewable energy (wind, solar).
• Residential.
• Specialty structures.
• Sports.
• Telecommunications.
• Temporary structures.
• Water and sewer systems.

Industrial Structural Solutions

Brea Structural has the capabilities to perform the structural design of complete industrial buildings, but also can provide engineering solutions to existing buildings for design, evaluation, repair and rehabilitation of:

• Pipe racks and pipe bridges.
• Pallet racks.
• Mezzanine systems, catwalks and pedestrian bridges.
• Conveyor supports.
• Equipment and machinery platforms and supports.
• Industrial process support structures.
• Hoist and cranes.
• Tank anchorage.
• Foundations.

Analysis and Design Specialties

Brea Structural provides engineering design, investigation and analysis services to clients with special attention to major forces classified as seismic, wind, blast, coastal and flood. Listed below are our services in each major area:

Seismic

• Seismic design, evaluation and rehabilitation of structures.
• Evaluation and repair of seismic damaged structures.

Coastal

• Design, evaluation and rehabilitation of structures for wave forces.
• Evaluation and repair of wave damaged structures.

Wind

• Wind design, evaluation and rehabilitation of structures.
• Evaluation and repair of wind damaged structures.

Blast

• Blast design, evaluation and rehabilitation of structures.
• Evaluation and rehabilitation of blast damaged structures.

Flood

• Design, evaluation and rehabilitation of structures in flood areas.
• Evaluation and repair of flood damaged structures.

Services During Construction

We offer post-design services during construction, these include :

• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Preparing drawing revisions.
• Evaluating/preparing responses to requests for information.
• Problem solving at key construction stages.
• Construction inspection and quality control.
• Site visits.

Services for Existing Construction

We perform structural condition assessments, and structural failure assessments for existing construction and deliver written reports, including observations and recommendations for repair and code compliance. Our services for existing construction include:

• Residential and commercial additions, alterations, and improvements.
• Pre-purchase inspections.
• Structural damage assessments & repairs.
• Seismic, wind, blast, coastal, fire and flood evaluations & retrofits.
• Historical preservation.

Services During Construction for Contractors

We provide engineering support for contractors in various ways. We help them prepare proposed solutions for engineering field repairs for the approval of the structural engineer of record. We have the ability to provide contractors with fast, cost effective solutions to keep their jobs on time and on budget.