Riverview Development

Project Overview

The cost of multi-story buildings can be greatly influenced by potential earthquake loads. Under International Building Code (IBC) guidelines, the presence of as little as 10 ft of soft soil results in ‘E’ or ‘F’ classes even though more favorable soils may prevail in the upper 100 ft. While classes ‘A’ through ‘E’ do not specifically require a seismic analysis, the determination of a site-specific response spectrum at the ground surface may justify upgrading to a better class, thus reducing foundation size and optimizing structural design. GeoStructures conducted site-specific seismic classification and dynamic analysis for high-rise condominiums to be built in North Bergen, New Jersey.

GeoStructures applied test borings, geophysical surveys, seismic cone soundings, resonant column testing, and dynamic seismic analysis using the finite element method (FEM) and Quake/W to determine the site class. Our work enabled an upgrade in the site class from ‘E’ to ‘D’, resulting in significant savings in the building costs through optimization of the framing.

Soil Dynamics and Site-Specific Response Spectra Analysis

Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis and Modeling

Drilling Services and Subsurface Investigations

Our Comprehensive Project Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide

01.

Initial Consultation and Client Needs Assessment

Our team responds promptly to your inquiries, ensuring timely communication and immediate attention to your project needs. We work closely with clients to understand all project requirements, ensuring that we capture every detail and objective from the start.

02.

Development of Work Plan

Our expert project managers extend innovative problem-solving to project planning, resulting in technically-sound, cost-effective work plans to better serve our clients.

03.

Project Proposal and Agreement

We provide a detailed project proposal outlining the scope of work, fee schedule, and agreement terms. The project begins once the proposal is approved.

04.

Execution and Quality Assurance

Our highly skilled team of principals, project managers, engineers, and field staff execute the project with precision, maintaining open communication to ensure alignment with client expectations. Each project undergoes a rigorous quality check by our team of licensed professional engineers, ensuring all deliverables meet our high standards of excellence.

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Project Delivery and Invoicing

Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.