West Pillar Entrance
It was discovered that the west pillar, one of two pillars that supports the roof section above the main entrance, was leaning east and lower than the other pillar on the east side of the front entrance. It was noticed that the landscaping river rock between the pillar and the front of the Fitness Center Aerobics Room was depressed and lower than the rest of the rock in the area. It was also separated from the front foundation section of the main building.
Foundation Settlement
RCI provided structural engineering inspection, evaluation, report, and design services in support of the retrofit and repair of the settled footing of the fitness center entry roof structure. These services included site visits and inspections of warped roof and determined that the foundation settlement was the cause. RCI worked with industry experts in foundation jacking and remediation to jack the foundation. Improvement plans and design were based upon referenced design documents provided by the Owner. These services included preparation of permit and construction documents together with specifications for the excavation and shoring, drilling, and jacking of the footing.
Permitting Support
RCI provided engineering and consultation services, project coordination, and permitting support. Contractor solicitation, selection, and construction phase review, observations, and evaluations.