Entry monuments and hardscape features are a great way to promote a development. Hardscape features give the developer a chance to make their project stand out from the surrounding landscape. They add a unique look that remains in the minds of consumers long after they have left the area. These features break up the mundane look of the … [Read more...]
Entry Monuments and Hardscape Features
Ladera Heights Is Almost Complete
The Ladera Heights development is almost ready for businesses to move in! These buildings will be home to grocery stores, restaurants and even medical offices. Ladera Heights is located on the rapidly growing, East Plano community. The Ladera Heights project consisted of two building constructed from tilt-up wall panels and steel … [Read more...]
Structural Engineering Services Dallas TX
Have you ever asked yourself who the person is that calculates the maximum safe-weight of a Structure? Estimates to ascertain the maximum force of wind that a structure is able to withstand? Evaluating the endurance of a building in the event of a fire, flood and wind. Structural engineering is the answer. From hurricane force winds to … [Read more...]
Engineering Masonry Screen Walls
Engineering Masonry Screen Walls Dallas/FT Worth TX It has become increasingly evident over the past couple of decades that structural engineering services have a major and integral role when comes to the construction and design industry. This is also true for the construction of masonry screen walls. Having a structural engineer … [Read more...]
Residential Structural Engineering Services Dallas/Ft Worth
In today's highly competitive construction industry, is it possible to design safe structures while maintaining project deadlines? While working with building professional spanning builders, contractors and engineers. The Analysis of Building Structure For the most part, the inspections of residential buildings are generally … [Read more...]
Slope Stabilization Dallas/Ft Worth – Falkofske Engineering
During the design process of a structure in an area that can be deemed unstable, such as mountainsides, slanted ground or slopes, it is pivotal in the architectural and geotechnical design to consider the parameters defined by a slope stabilization assessment. These set of criteria and findings are instrumental to understanding what … [Read more...]
How to recognize and prevent slope failure
How to recognize and prevent slope failure Whether a slope is made of natural soil or manmade and maintained, steep inclines are prone to failure. In the case of natural slopes, the soil composition, degree of vegetation cover, moisture content, and water level are all factors that can accelerate slippage and sloughing in slopes. … [Read more...]
Common Types of Retaining Walls
You have probably seen a retaining wall going down the road, in someone’s garden, or at a local farm. There are often retaining walls on river banks, at the beach, and even on the border of many people’s ponds. Retaining walls are an amazing piece of engineering that helps keep the soil on a slope from falling into the road or onto … [Read more...]
Welcome to the new Falkofske site!
We’re pleased to announce that our new site is now live! Feel free to explore and let us know what you think. We’ll be using this blog to announce any new developments at Falkofske and also to share general news, resources, and information in the structural engineering industry. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, … [Read more...]
