“The accidental death of a building is always due to the failure of its skeleton, the structure”
extract from “Why Buildings Fall Down” by Matthys Levy and Mario Salvadori.
As structural engineers we design structures to safely resist the force of gravity, whilst at the same time allowing for other dynamic forces such as wind or impact, that could otherwise activate the effect of gravitational pull.
Commercial
SDS Consulting’s highly skilled engineers, using the latest design software, have developed a reputation for providing efficient solutions for steel frame structures. Unlike many other structural consulting engineers we always incorporate connection design and detailing within the service we provide. Combining this with the design of foundations ensures that the whole steel frame is as efficient as possible.
Basements & Foundations
SDS Consulting benefits from a wealth of specialist experience in the design and construction of basements and specialist foundations. We have been able to successfully provide solutions to projects where other engineers have been either unwilling, or unable to provide the expertise required.
Conservation
SDS Consulting has been involved with a number of important historic structures, some of which have featured in the national press. Our specialist experience has proved invaluable when working with English Heritage, Local Authority conservation officers and Architects to develop sensitive solutions to the various structural issues encountered. We have an in-depth understanding of traditional timber frame design and construction detailing.
Education
SDS Consulting has worked on numerous new-builds, extensions and renovation projects with school buildings in the private, academy and public sectors. Our experience has involved working with traditional construction, steel frame, and timber frame. On a recent £2m school extension project we were engaged to carry out a full re-design of the civil and structural scheme – our solutions saved over £100,000 on the final build cost.
Residential Development
Residential development projects can present extremely challenging structural problems – due to the condition and construction of existing any buildings, site constraints, or complicated ground conditions. Solutions require assessment by experienced engineers in order to maximise the opportunities.
Swimming Pools
There are many structural principles that must be considered when designing and detailing swimming pools – it is not always understood that due to buoyancy swimming pools can sometimes float. We have provided design and detailing for numerous indoor and outdoor swimming pool structures
Structural Project Sheets
For a better understanding of our capabilities, call SDS Consulting on
07539 732 125