R. T. Patterson has a diversified history of projects with various types and
sizes of structures for several major industries. Structural design includes
the application of mandated codes and regulations for numerous project locations
across the United States and internationally. Designs are
engineered using "STAAD.Pro" software with experience involving major industry
within regions of low to high seismic accelerations.
Design Methods
- All Structural Design is prepared by using “STAAD/PRO” software using
either the "Allowable Stress Design" or “Load Resistance Factor
Design” methods as applicable
- Vibration Analysis for Dynamic Loadings
- Rigid Frame and/or Braced System Structure Design
- Designs meet AISC, IBC and Local Building Code Requirements
- “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” by
American Society of Civil Engineers is used to determine wind and
earthquake loads
Buildings
- Multi-Story structures
- Multiple Bay Buildings over 300 feet high and up to 400 ton overhead crane loads
- Wind Analysis for up to 150 miles per hour basic wind velocity in accordance with
ASCE-7
Elevated Supports
- Storage Bins and Silos
- Conveyors and Material Handling Systems
- Air and Fume Exhaust Systems with duct work up to 20 feet in
diameter
- Control Rooms, Pulpits and Miscellaneous Equipment Rooms
- Platforms, Stairs and Walkways
Utility systems supports
- Transmission Towers, Poles and Associated Structures
- Steam Lines, Pipe Bridges and other Piping Systems