Structural Forensics, Due Diligence Evaluations and Property Condition Assessments Houston Omni Garage We were retained to perform an extensive evaluation of corrosion to the metal deck and structural steel framing that had caused the owner to close off several areas of the garage. Our services included a report, repair plans and details and multiple site visits. Riceland Grain Storage Tank We were retained to inspect and evaluate the effects of windstorm damage to a grain storage tank. We determined that the damage impaired the tank structure, and provided three design options for strengthening the tank. Harris Methodist Hospital Brick Veneer Due Diligence We were retained to perform a due diligence evaluation regarding cracks, separations and spalling of brick veneer at several areas at the building exterior. Unicorn Lake Site Wall Failure We were retained to evaluate the causes of the failure of a precast block site wall. 1901 Ramsey St. Armstong-Douglass was engaged to assess and repair the structure of a two-story building dating to the 1930’s. The building had load-bearing masonry walls and concrete floor and roof slabs. The building had been neglected for years, and had damage from foundation movement and water intrusion. Horizons at Sunridge Fire Damage Armstrong-Douglass provided consulting services for assessing structural damage to a fire-damaged apartment building in Arlington, Texas. Manufacturing Client Structural Condition Assessments Armstrong-Douglass was retained to perform structural condition assessments of 12 facilities for a large manufacturing company. Numerous structural concerns were documented, including this condition at the base of a major column. Cole Park Condominium Repairs Armstrong-Douglass is providing structural assessment, structural repairs and construction management services for restoring vertical and lateral stability to 2 condominium buildings located over ground-level parking. Corrosion of steel columns and previous non-engineered modifications to the columns and beams supporting the units resulted in structurally unsafe conditions. 1159 N. Madison Fire Damage Armstrong-Douglass provided consulting services for assessing structural damage to a fire-damaged apartment building in Dallas, Texas. Ideal Image Vehicle Impact Repairs Armstrong-Douglass provided consulting for emergency shoring of a two-story commercial building that was damaged by a vehicle impact, as well as engineering of structural repairs. Heart of Texas Hospital Clinic Foundation Assessment Armstrong-Douglass provided consulting services to assess significant foundation movement at a clinic at the Heart of Texas Hospital System in Brady, Texas. At Home Store Partial Roof Collapse Armstrong-Douglass was retained to assess the cause of the collapse of a portion of the roof at an At Home store in Lancaster, PA. The collapse occurred during a heavy rain event and was attributed to ponding water. Tulsa Hills Armstrong-Douglass was retained to perform a structural assessment of three retail stores for a property owner prior to purchasing the properties. The structures had experienced up to 9 inches of differential movement prior to the acquisition of the properties due to a large water main break that went undetected. Armstrong-Douglass engineered repairs and performed periodic site visits during and after construction to evaluated if the differential movement has been resolved. VA Garland Armstrong-Douglass was retained to perform a structural assessment and structural analysis of an existing hospital for use as a government-funded medical facility. Armstrong-Douglass reviewed existing drawings, performed due diligence site visits, and performed a full structural analysis to identify any areas of concern. Our results were then issued in a report to the owner. Ricchi Garages Armstrong-Douglass performed structural assessments for multiple parking garages in the DFW area. No existing drawings were available, so our findings were based solely on visual observations and limited non-destructive testing. We issued a report with our observations as well as recommendations for repairs.
