Dynamic behavior induced by earthquake
Services
* Structural and Seismic Engineering
* New Building Design
* Rehabilitation Design
* Base Isolation of Structures and Equipment
* Seismic Evaluations and Retrofit
* Design Additions, Renovations and Remodels
* Structural Peer Reviews, Plan Checking, Feasibility Studies and Reports
* Equipment Anchorage and Seismic Bracing
* Post-Earthquake Inspections, Assessments and Safety Training
Quality Control
Project work is continually evaluated by senior engineers for accuracy
and consistency throughout the design phase, so that design solutions
meet the owners' expectations and are in line with the project goals.
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Value
and Cost Effectiveness
Rinne & Peterson strongly believes in listening to and understanding the client's objectives.
We then innovate solutions and create documentation for a final product that is cost effective and meets
the client's needs, thereby adding value to the finished product.
We often provide several alternative solutions for a project. Those solutions
are then evaluated for costs and benefits, including constructability, and compared to the specific project's
goals. The selected solution is then developed into construction documentation while maintaining safety and
adherence to engineering codes and standards. This same philosophy and level of involvement is carried
into the construction administration phase to ensure a successful completion of the project.
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Designing
for Earthquakes
The art and science of earthquake-resistant design is a continually evolving
process that requires a combination of experience, scientific research
and a practical knowledge of construction.
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Base Isolation: Channing House Case Study
A base isolation system will isolate the structure from the ground, thereby
preventing most of the horizontal movements from being transmitted to the building
during a seismic event. This effectively increases protection to the building,
its contents, and most importantly the occupants. Under many circumstances,
base isolation is an effective way of reducing the impact of earthquakes
on existing structures where the lateral-load-resisting-system capacity of the
structure is well below the current code's seismic demands.
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Performance-Based Design
RPSE is experienced in establishing design performance standards and providing design verification
and review. RPSE also provides responsive solutions for challenging projects that require specific
performance goals and damage control.
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Case studies utilizing performance-based seismic design methodology:
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"We greatly appreciate the value of your structural advice which was incorporated into the design and building of our new permanent exhibit, Water Ways." -- TOM LINDSAY, CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF SAN JOSE
"...very
grateful for your high level of professionalism, practical wisdom, creativity
in solving problems, and desire to help preserve the beauty of our church
structure...."
-- STEVE DRASKOVITCH, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
