Special Structures Design
From retaining walls to water treatment tanks to pre-engineered building foundations, special structures are our specialty. Cold-Formed Steel Framing, Waterfront, Wastewater and Water Treatment Tanks, Retaining Walls, Pre-Engineered Building Foundations, Flood Risk Assessment
We have provided design services for several industrial process structures such as complex reinforced concrete and structural steel chemical and wastewater treatment tanks. We’re also experienced with the design of heavy equipment pads, foundations, and pipe bridges. VSD utilizes numerous computer structural analysis tools and is especially adept at finite element modeling of unique structures to resolve complicated design and reinforcing issues.
Long span structures are another specialized area of design. VSD has designed a variety of facilities necessitating long spans and large, column-free spaces, including convention centers, performing arts centers, theaters, sporting arenas, and warehouses and other industrial facilities.