Construction Engineering

Construction Engineering

Walter P Moore fills the gap between design and construction with a team of specialty consultants who provide a range of services needed to safely and economically build these structures. Each team member brings individual experience with structural design as well as construction sensibility. We bring a holistic approach to our work that considers the desired aesthetic of the finished product while seeking construction speed, simplicity, and economy. We use digital tools to accelerate our work and produce highly reliable deliverables.

Our Team

Capabilities

The construction of complex structures presents a range of challenges to builders, fabricators, and erectors. These challenges are commonly delegated by the design team to the builder, leaving a gap that must be filled with a qualified construction engineer who intimately understands the design behavior of modern structures and brings a practical understanding of how they are built.

XStream® Software

XStream® Software

Walter P Moore’s team of experts developed XStream®, a proprietary software, which uses defined parameters to calculate each individual connection within a structure.

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Steel Connection Design

Steel Connection Design

Steel connection design requires careful attention to load path through components, and appreciation of how the connection node fits into the overall structure. We balance the art and science of steel connections, designing to drive more economical designs and constructible solutions.

Erection Engineering

Erection Engineering

During construction, structures must maintain stability and sufficient strength throughout all partial states of completion. We serve erectors in the development of their construction sequencing by providing erection procedures and verification of structures during temporary conditions, crane planning (including critical lift analysis), rigging design, as well as the design of temporary bracing and shoring.

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Design of Temporary Works

Design of Temporary Works

Industry standards and best practices are lacking or non-existent for loading and performance requirements of these often unusual forms. Our experience with temporary works helps us serve clients where there is no “off the shelf” solution.

Excavation Support Systems

Excavation Support Systems

The interaction between soil and retaining structures is highly indeterminate, so choosing the right retention system demands that we blend an understanding of soil characteristics, tailored structural performance criteria, and the expertise of the excavation contractor. We seek to create systems that are adaptable to a variety of configurations in the field.

Fabrication Modeling and Detailing

Fabrication Modeling and Detailing

We develop models and associated fabrication drawings of structural steel, cold-formed steel and concrete reinforcing. This is particularly valuable in areas where multiple trades and materials interface which reduces the chance of scope gaps, and helps prevent costly and surprising conflicts in the field.