Rivera Engineering

Are you starting a new construction project for a restaurant that will have exposed ductwork? Since the appearance of ducts can alter the look and feel of a space, we may need to come up with a custom solution.

Structural engineers who specialize in building design ensure architectural concepts are translated into attractive, safe and serviceable structures. They look for structural weak points, determine safety tolerances, assess stress points, and recommend ways to improve overall strength and stability.

If you live in an area that could experience earthquakes, then the services of a geotechnical engineer could mean the difference between your building failing or staying upright. He or she will be able to make sure that the foundation is secure enough to withstand most quakes.

A growing trend in construction is to prefabricate all mechanical systems offsite. Designed and built as modular units, often in tandem with electrical and plumbing systems, mechanical system modules or “pods” can be transported and installed with greater efficiency and lower cost.

If you are considering remodeling your home or building, contact a structural engineer to visit your site and discuss your proposed ideas. He or she will let you know if the project is feasible, and identify all structural issues that need addressing.

Thermodynamics is the branch of natural science that is concerned with heat and its relation to other forms of energy and work. This is one of the core concepts of mechanical engineering. It defines variables such as temperature and pressure that describe average properties of material bodies and radiation.

Structural engineers practice a specialized discipline within the overarching school of civil engineering. Their work centers on analysis, planning, and the design of structural components and systems helps ensure that the end-product is safe and performs as proposed.

It’s easy to concentrate on the top layer of concrete or asphalt pavement, but the bulk of the support comes from the aggregate substructure underneath that top layer. Geotechnical engineers will be able to recommend the correct actions needed to make sure the pavement gets the support it needs.

Why do structural engineers favor metal connectors over toe-nailing? Connectors have a higher load capacity. Two framing members joined with a typical toe-nail connection might support a 300-lb load. The same two framing members joined with a connector can support a 1055-lb load.

Did you know that mechanical engineering has been around for thousands of years? In fact, in ancient Greece, the works of Archimedes (287 BC-212 BC) influenced mechanics in the western tradition.

While many projects are well thought out and move forward as planned, at times there are unexpected problems that arise. Our structural engineers, as part of your team, can address these issues and recommend viable alternatives that are true to the original idea, but overcome any obstacles.

When it comes to construction projects, mechanical engineers are trained to perform several roles. Here, they are involved in aspects of planning, design, construction, operation, and management of the project.