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Harvard Multi Family Facility

Harvard Multi Family Facility

Location: Dallas TX

Services Provided:

  • Engineering of structural glass, window, and door system connections

  • Load transfer analysis from fenestration elements to supporting structure

  • Design of anchorage systems for wind, seismic, and live loads

  • Coordination with architectural and glazing system specifications

  • Compliance with Texas building codes and international standards (IBC, ASTM)

  • Support during installation to ensure constructability and performance

BE Structural was engaged to provide specialized engineering services for the Harvard Multi-Family Facility in Dallas, TX. The focus of the project was the design and engineering of structural connections for doors, windows, and glass systems to ensure safe and secure integration with the building’s load-bearing walls and superstructure. The result was a seamless integration of high-performance glass and entry systems that enhanced the building’s aesthetics and structural resilience.

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Get Air Trampoline Park

Location: Norman, OK

Services Provided:

  • Structural engineering for ramp and stair layout

  • Anchorage design to existing concrete slab and structural framing

  • Load analysis for pedestrian traffic and dynamic use

  • ADA compliance consultation and integration

  • Coordination with architectural and construction teams

  • Code compliance review and documentation

BE Structural provided specialized engineering and anchorage design services for a custom ramp and stair system within the Norman, OK Get Air Trampoline Park. The project required careful consideration of safety, accessibility, and durability to meet the unique demands of a high-use recreational environment. The result was a fully integrated and code-compliant access solution that enhanced safety and functionality within the facility.

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Tiny Home Engineering

Location: Oklahoma, Missouri

Services Provided:

  • Structural engineering tailored to Mid-West climate and loading conditions

  • Load analysis for wind, snow, and seismic forces

  • Preparation of stamped and code-compliant structural drawings

  • Coordination with local regulatory requirements in Missouri

  • Design optimization for tiny home manufacturing and assembly

BE Structural completed the engineering design for a tiny home model tailored for the Mid-West region, specifically Oklahoma and Missouri. The design accounts for worst-case loading scenarios common to this area, ensuring safety and durability. The project included producing stamped structural drawings approved for use in Missouri.

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Dardenne Prairie Life Storage Facilities

Location: Dardenne Prairie, MO

Services Provided:

  • Foundation design for commercial storage facilities

  • Shaft wall structural engineering

  • Compliance with local building codes and regulations

  • Coordination with construction teams for seamless project execution

  • Structural analysis to ensure safety and longevity

BE Structural provided engineering design services for three Life Storage commercial facilities in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. The scope included foundation and shaft wall design to support durable and efficient storage buildings.

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Life Storage Facility-Foundation

Location: Overland, MO

Services Provided:

  • Foundation design based on geotechnical report and soil conditions

  • Lateral load analysis and design for wind and seismic forces

  • Structural connection design between framing members and foundation

  • Coordination with architectural and MEP teams for system integration

  • Code compliance review in accordance with IBC and local jurisdiction

  • Construction support and design revisions during project execution

BE Structural was retained to provide full structural engineering services for a new Life Storage facility in Overland, MO. The project involved foundation design, lateral load resistance strategies, and connection engineering to support a safe, code-compliant, and efficient structural system suitable for a multi-unit storage facility. The project delivered a durable, cost-effective structure that met Life Storage’s operational and safety requirements.

Victorian Bespoke Greenhouse

Victorian Bespoke Greenhouse

Location: Plano TX

Services Provided:

  • Structural analysis of greenhouse frame and glazing system

  • Design of connection details between greenhouse structure and foundation

  • Anchorage system engineering for wind and uplift resistance

  • Integration of aesthetic and functional elements in design

  • Compliance with local building codes and zoning requirements

  • Coordination with the architectural designer and greenhouse fabricator

BE Structural provided engineering and connection design services for a custom Victorian-style bespoke greenhouse. The focus was on designing robust and aesthetically discreet connections to the concrete foundation, preserving the architectural character while ensuring structural integrity. The final result was a structurally sound and visually elegant greenhouse that blends historical design with modern engineering reliability.

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Waste Water Treatment Plant

Location: Wichita, KS

Services Provided:

  • Anchorage design for large water treatment tank

  • Connection engineering between tank base and structural foundation

  • Load analysis including hydrostatic and wind forces

  • Coordination with civil and mechanical design teams

  • Compliance with applicable codes and industry standards (AWWA, IBC, ASCE)

  • Review and support for installation sequencing and constructability

BE Structural was contracted to support the installation of a tank system at a municipal wastewater treatment plant. The focus of the project was on the anchorage design and connection engineering to ensure secure, code-compliant integration of the tank with the facility’s existing infrastructure. This project ensured the tank installation met safety, performance, and regulatory requirements, contributing to the reliable operation of the wastewater treatment facility.

Reinforced Concrete

Location: 800 N. 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

 

BE Structural, PC performed engineering and specified corrosion resistant treatment, including an exterior coating, for a set of exterior stairs and concrete shafts at the above address.  The property is a commercial building currently zoned as Class B office space.

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40’ Survival Shelter

Location: Wichita, KS

Services Provided:

  • Foundation design tailored to site-specific soil conditions

  • Structural load analysis, including worst-case scenarios (wind, seismic, soil pressure)

  • Connection design and engineering for shelter-to-foundation integration

  • Reinforcement detailing and anchorage systems

  • Compliance with relevant building codes and FEMA guidelines

  • Coordination with shelter manufacturer and installation contractor

BE Structural provided comprehensive engineering services for the installation of a 40-foot survival shelter in Wichita, KS, focusing on structural integrity, resilience, and long-term performance under extreme conditions. The project required detailed analysis to ensure the shelter’s foundation and connections could withstand worst-case environmental and loading scenarios. The final design ensured maximum structural stability, occupant safety, and reliable performance in emergency scenarios.

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Tornado Alley Region Shelter

Location: Oklahoma/Missouri/Kansas

Services Provided:

  • Structural engineering for standard shelter models (above- and below-ground)

  • Designed to meet loading standards for EF-5 tornado events

  • Analysis for missile impact resistance, uplift, and lateral wind forces

  • Anchorage and connection design to a variety of foundation types

  • Standardized design package creation for repeated manufacturing and permitting

  • Coordination with fabricators for production-ready engineering

BE Structural provided standardized engineering services for a line of prefabricated tornado shelters designed for installation across high-risk areas in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. The shelters were engineered to meet or exceed the rigorous structural performance criteria outlined by Texas A&M for worst-case tornado events within Tornado Alley Region. These standardized, code-compliant designs support rapid deployment, manufacturing efficiency, and life safety for residents across Tornado Alley.

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12 story reinforced concrete office building

Location: 2001 Eye Street, Washington, DC

Service Provided:

  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Engineering and Design
  • Preparation of Construction Documents
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Concrete Mat Foundation
  • Equivalent Frame Method for lateral loads on a Flat Slab Concrete Structure

12 Story Reinforced concrete office building with 3 levels of below grade parking and 1 level retail. Two way flat slab design with beams supporting ramps in parking levels and in areas of heavier loading. Tie beams for sloped columns in parking garage to accommodate the transition from the office space above to parking garage below. The basement perimeter walls were designed as retaining for construction purposes. The lateral system was a concrete moment frame utilizing the equivalent frame structure. Structural steel framing was used for the mechanical spaces and architectural dormers on roof.

Otterbien Methodist Church and Education Center

Otterbien Methodist Church and Education Center

Location: Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Service Provided:

  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Engineering and Design
  • Preparation of Construction Documents

 

New construction of a Church and School. The exterior is brick faced with a reinforced concrete masonry backup wall. The roof of the church is heavy timber decking supported by prefabricated Glue Laminated Tudor Arches and beams. The school roof is flat and will be supported by plywood decking over custom prefabricated wood trusses bearing on reinforced concrete masonry. The structure will sit on concrete spread footings.

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13 reinforced concrete office building

Location: 1310 G. Street, Washington, DC

Services Provided

  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Engineering and Design
  • Preparation of Construction Documents
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Concrete Mat Foundation
  • Equivalent Frame Method for lateral loads on a Flat Slab Concrete Structure

13 Story reinforced concrete office building with 3 levels of below grade parking. Similar to the design of 2001 Eye St. with the exception of the mat foundation design due to a bearing pressure of only 2000 psf.

Lancaster General Hospital- Multiple Projects over 5 years

Lancaster General Hospital- Multiple Projects over 5 years

Location: Lancaster, PA

Renovations to MRI Building: Provided structural site investigation of existing construction, engineered structural reinforcement for support of Roof Top Mechanical Equipment, prepared Construction Documents.
Renovation of Operating Rooms: 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15 and 17: Provided structural site investigation of existing construction, engineered structural design for support of Operating Room Lights and Anesthesia and Equipment Boom installation, prepared Construction Documents.
Renovation of Trauma Operating Rooms: 9 and 10, allows two physicians to operate simultaneously.
Provided structural site investigation of existing construction, engineered structural design for support of Operating Room Lights and Anesthesia and Equipment Boom installation, prepared Construction Documents.
Renovation of Medical Office Suites for catheterization laboratory: 1, 2, and 4. Investigated and verified existing floor construction is capable of supporting new CT unit weight in the final location. Design support for the injector boom.
Renovation of examination rooms #6, #7, #8 and #17. Provided structural site investigation of existing construction, engineered structural design for support of suspended medical examination equipment, prepared detailed Construction Documents.
MEDRAD-OCS: Provided structural site investigation of existing construction, engineered structural design for support of MEDRAD-OCS suspended from the superstructure, prepared Construction Documents.

Harrisburg Interventional Pain Management Center

Harrisburg Interventional Pain Management Center

Location: Harrisburg, PA

12000 sq. ft. outpatient surgery center. The single story Structure was designed with Wood Roof Trusses supported on a combination of a central structural frame and perimeter load bearing cold formed steel studs. The foundation system consisted of continuous reinforced concrete wall footings and interior spread footings. The lateral load resistance system was a series of plywood shear walls at the perimeter and interior walls.

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Memorial Hall Expansion

Location: Hershey, PA

BE Structural worked on the addition of a long span structure to clear span a new natatorium, gymnasium and auditorium. The project included a structural interface addition with the existing structure and the addition of a new classroom and cafeteria, as well as the renovation of an existing space to modify the function.

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Pennsylvania State Police Academy

Location: Hershey, PA

BE Structural worked on the addition of classroom and barracks space to the existing police barracks. The structure consists of metal deck roof over long span steel joints. The second floor is formed with a concrete topping over metal deck supported by steel joints and structural steel beams. The lateral system consists of structural steel frames in both directions supported by concrete spread footings.

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Messiah Old Main, Admission Building

Location: Grantham, PA

BE Structural provided structural engineering and design services for the addition of offices to an existing building on the campus of Messiah College. Framing consists of structural steel frame with bar joist and metal deck roof, and a second floor framed with structural steel and concrete over metal deck and bar joist supported in spread footings.

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Messiah College, Greenhouse

Location: Grantham, PA

BE Structural worked on the addition of a greenhouse to Kline Science Hall. The project required the analysis of an aluminum-framed structure supported by a half height masonry wall. Snowdrift from the adjacent structure required tighter spacing of frames adjacent to the existing building.

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Milton S. Hershey School, Founder’s Hall, Air Handling Unit Replacement

Location: Hershey, PA

Due to the renovations required in portions of Founder’s Hall, new Air Handling Units needed to be installed, as well as new vent grills to allow for high outside air requirements. Structural analysis and modifications were required to accommodate the new vents and installation of the new mechanical equipment. Installations of long span lintels were designed to limit the deflection of the exterior masonry stone and to anchor the stone at the opening perimeter to the structural steel frame.

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Milton S. Hershey Schools

Location: Hershey, PA

BE Structural conducted a Central Plant Study in an effort to examine the feasibility of utilizing the plant in the renovation of an existing school. Structural considerations were made in the running of piping from the central plant over a pedestrian bridge crossing a small stream.

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Fink Elementary School

Location: Hershey, PA

BE Structural worked on the renovation and addition to an elementary school. The new construction consisted of a metal deck roof supported by open web steel joists and load bearing reinforced concrete masonry units on concrete spread footings.

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Renovations to Patterson Hall, Penn State University

Location: University Park, PA

BE Structural worked on the addition of a mezzanine hung from the inside of the structural steel trusses.

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University of Hawaii, Nursing Building Renovation

Location: Manoa, Hawaii

BE Structural worked on the renovation of an existing four-story classroom and office building on the campus of the University of Hawaii. The existing structure is cast in place concrete with precast beams, cast in place slabs and columns. Due to the increase in floor loading in some areas the main girders needed to be strengthened to meet the current code requirements for shear strength. The project included the addition of a new mechanical building adjacent to house the new chillers and cooling towers for the air condition system.

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University of Hawaii, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics

Location: Manoa, Hawaii

BE Structural worked on the renovation and seismic upgrade of an existing three story precast / cast in place concrete research facility.

CSR Shredder

CSR Shredder

Location: Harrisburg, PA

BE Structural provided design and engineering for a scrap yard to install an automobile shredder. Design included special foundations installed as “rock columns.” The control building and sort buildings were all framed with structural steel and concrete over metal deck flooring and metal deck roofing over rolled sections.

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Associated Pennsylvania Constructors

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Bruce Ensor PE provided structural and architectural rehabilitation of a concrete framed structure when employed at Benatec.

Provided repair details and specifications, which allowed multiple bidders with a fast tracked schedule.

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Harrison Street Water Facilities, Elizabethtown Water Company

Location: Princeton, NJ

Bruce Ensor worked on the renovation of the filter house adjacent to the clear well.

The stone facade of the building was displaced due to inadequate design features and non-conforming construction.

The building was stabilized with the addition of structural steel supports erected on the interior face.

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Ameron Tunnel Repairs

Project Name: Ameron Tunnel Repairs

Bruce Ensor was employed by a firm in Hawaii and provided site investigation of corrosion damage to a conveyor belt service tunnel supporting aggregate bins.

Bruce designed a replacement roof structure for the service tunnel and performed construction inspection of work as it progressed.

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Plaza Bridge Repairs

Location: Honolulu, HI

Bruce Ensor, while employed at another engineering firm, designed the repair of bridge stringers that had corroded by the addition of continuously welded scab plates on the bottom flanges of the bridge.

Added cross bracing to replace damaged cross bracing and repaired expansion joints in plaza deck to stop leakage problem.

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Repairs to Pier 52 & 53

Location: Honolulu, HI

Bruce Ensor assisted with the demolition of damaged bull rail on shipping pier.

We patched with epoxy based patching compound and reinforced repairs with concrete curb around bollards.