Castech Consulting Engineers specialties include:
Seismic and wind Analysis of new and existing structures using state of the art techniques (Finite Element Analysis). Thoroughly familiar with the following analysis techniques per ASCE 7-10
- Equivalent Lateral Force Method (ELF)
- Response Spectrum Procedure (RSP)
- Response History Analysis (RHP)
- Wind (Push Over) Analysis
Seismic and wind Analysis of single and multi story structures per ASCE 7-10
- Wood structures
- Steel structure
- Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures
Seismic Analysis of free standing chemical tanks per ASCE 7-10
- Rigid fluid mass
- Slosh fluid mass
Non-Linear Analysis of tension structures – Large deflection analysis
- Surface buildings (Fabric covered)
- Tension Structures (Fabric & Cables)
- Free standing canopies, Awnings, Signs
The above analyses are performed using standard engineering techniques (hand calculations) and Finite Element Analysis when required.