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As an extension of our building structure investigation work, D’Huy Engineering, Inc. performs investigations relating to design and performance deficiencies of individual building components and materials. Our component investigations have included determining the causes of steel deck buckling, cast stone coping failures, metal wall panel delaminations, panelized EFIS system joint failures, the collapse of steel framed scaffolding and many other building component material deficiencies and failures. Such investigations have also included assessing structural adequacy and performance characteristics of various structural components and materials.
In addition to a detailed review of the component system and nature of the problem, this work typically requires the assessment of potential contributing factors such as the integrity of component parts, the manufacturing processes, attachment systems and requirements, handling and installation methods, and the affects of external forces that act upon the component. |
