Drilled and undereamed piers are a popular deep foundation element in Central Texas due to the predominance of expansive clay soils. The piers are drilled to a depth that meet the following criteria: Below the depth of seasonal moisture variation (depth at which the moisture content in the soil is relatively unchanged throughout the years) At a suitable bearing strata …
Park View Townhouses – Houston, Texas
Townhouse (Townhome) – A Houston Area Real Estate Staple Townhouses are seemingly popping up in every nook and cranny within the Houston metroplex. They provide owners 2,000 to 3,000 SF of detached single-family living space that has a strong history of appreciation. The recent Park View development which is located just north of the 610 loop near Ella and 34th …
Chick-fil-A at Aggieland Drive Thru Canopy
The new drive thru canopies at the Chick-fil-A at Aggieland which is located near the corner of Harvey Rd and Texas Avenue in College Station, Texas are complete. Dudley Engineering provided the special inspections for the foundation and structural steel frame. Special inspections are required by the building code for building projects depending upon the size, location, structural system and …
College Station Hyundai Dealership
Dudley Engineering provided structural engineering services for A Brush Above (https://www.abas.build/), for the new College Station Hyundai dealership. The dealership was comprised of a combination of structural steel frame and tilt up construction for the primary structural system and cold-formed steel studs and joists for the secondary framing. For a description of the tilt up construction structural system reference Tilt Up. …
SHSU Alumni Center – Huntsville, Texas
About Dudley Engineering working under The Arkitex Studio serving as the structural engineer for the renovation of an existing bookstore into the new alumni center for Sam Houston State University. The renovation included a new vestibule, new opening in the existing metal building shell and full renovation of the interior space. Challenges Some of the challenges included verifying the existing …
Self Storage Engineering Virginia
Working with a collaborative design-build team led by ARCO Design/Build, Dudley Engineering provide structural engineering services for the 6-story, 100,000+ SF climate-controlled self storage facility in Alexandria, Virginia.
Self Storage Engineering Florida
Working with a collaborative design-build team led by ARCO Design/Build, Dudley Engineering provide structural engineering services for the 3-story, 100,000+ SF climate-controlled self storage facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. Besides the inherent challenges of being located in a hurricane zone, the structural design for this project also utilizes a mat foundation in lieu of conventional continuous spread footings. Dudley Engineering …
Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru Canopy: Relief from Hot Texas Sun
On our recent Chick-Fil-A project in which a new canopy is to be added to the drive-thru lane to provide a much needed relief from the sun, especially during the hot Texas summers. Dudley Engineering was engaged to perform the special inspections of the foundation and superstructure. Special inspections are an often overlooked area of building construction that are required …
Lake Conroe Restaurant: Breakwater Grill
Enjoyed a day on Lake Conroe, capped by a view of the completed Breakwater Grill in the Walden on Lake Conroe community in which Dudley Engineering provided structural services for. Breakwater Grill will serve as a bar and grill for members of the community who are enjoying the nearby pool or unwinding from a day on the lake. The restaurant …
South 40 Veterinary Hospital – Lunch and Learn
We make it a habit at Dudley Engineering to visit construction sites in which we have performed structural design. It is an opportunity to see our design come to life, and speak with the trades to understand how our designs or drawings could be improved to facilitate better constructability . The visit to the South 40 Veterinary Hospital was informative …