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Tim Wilkinson-Engineering

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Tim Wilkinson-Engineering

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17 years of experience

Wilkinson Engineering, LLC is a Consulting Engineering firm based in Portland, Oregon offering services in the field of structural engineering including complex design, owner representation, value engineering, feasibility studies, investigations, finite element analysis, peer review and forensic analysis for commercial and residential clients. Our firm also offers unique design services in the areas of renovation/rehabilitation, preservation of historical structures, due diligence reports, seismic evaluations and other special projects including LEED Platinum and ecoroofs. Our mission is to provide superior professional services and we deliver by ensuring each project receives continuous personal attention. Our commitment to delivering sound, creative engineering conveyed through clear concise documents within budget and on schedule is assured through the Principal's involvement in every project to ensure timely and competent direction.

"excellent service"

Ray D on February 2021

Wilkinson Engineering, LLC is a Consulting Engineering firm based in Portland, Oregon offering services in the field of structural engineering including complex design, owner representation, value engineering, feasibility studies, investigations, finite element analysis, peer review and forensic analysis for commercial and residential clients. Our firm also offers unique design services in the areas of renovation/rehabilitation, preservation of historical structures, due diligence reports, seismic evaluations and other special projects including LEED Platinum and ecoroofs. Our mission is to provide superior professional services and we deliver by ensuring each project receives continuous personal attention. Our commitment to delivering sound, creative engineering conveyed through clear concise documents within budget and on schedule is assured through the Principal's involvement in every project to ensure timely and competent direction.

"excellent service"

Ray D on February 2021

Rogue Concrete & Excavation LLC

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Rogue Concrete & Excavation LLC

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In need of a home foundation and excavation services? Look no further! Rogue Concrete & Excavation LLC provides a full line of residential and small commercial solutions.. We strive to provide you with prompt, quality assistance.

"It was awesome. They were professional."

Warner C on April 2020

In need of a home foundation and excavation services? Look no further! Rogue Concrete & Excavation LLC provides a full line of residential and small commercial solutions.. We strive to provide you with prompt, quality assistance.

"It was awesome. They were professional."

Warner C on April 2020

WoodChuck Engineering

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WoodChuck Engineering

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14 years of experience

WoodChuck Engineering is a structural engineering company capable of providing design services for your next Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Agricultural projects. We serve Lane County, Oregon and surrounding areas.

WoodChuck Engineering is a structural engineering company capable of providing design services for your next Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Agricultural projects. We serve Lane County, Oregon and surrounding areas.

Evergreen Engineering Inc.

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Evergreen Engineering Inc.

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41 years of experience

Evergreen Engineering, Inc. is a multi-discipline, full-service consulting engineering firm with headquarters in Eugene, Oregon, serving the power generation, wood products, pulp and paper, chemical, and resin industries. Evergreen provides these services throughout the world. Evergreen Engineering, Inc. specializes in mechanical, civil/structural, chemical / environmental, and electrical engineering. Our services encompass all project phases from planning through construction, including scheduling, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, capital estimates, detail engineering, process design, environmental permitting, purchasing, commissioning and start-up assistance, and project management.

Evergreen Engineering, Inc. is a multi-discipline, full-service consulting engineering firm with headquarters in Eugene, Oregon, serving the power generation, wood products, pulp and paper, chemical, and resin industries. Evergreen provides these services throughout the world. Evergreen Engineering, Inc. specializes in mechanical, civil/structural, chemical / environmental, and electrical engineering. Our services encompass all project phases from planning through construction, including scheduling, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, capital estimates, detail engineering, process design, environmental permitting, purchasing, commissioning and start-up assistance, and project management.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

The 10 10 rule describes the formula most contractors use to determine how much to charge for a job. Allowing for 10% overhead above the total projected cost to do the work and 10% profit sets a contractor up for success, even if there are delays or other problems on the project. This formula isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but it is a ballpark figure to begin with when estimating your expenses on a job.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

A structural inspection report will include a detailed description of the structural engineer’s findings, applicable photographs, and recommendations to correct the issue. The contents of the report may depend on the scope of the inspection but might also include a time and cost estimate for recommended work to correct any structural problems found during the inspection. 

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