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Structures, Inc. Provides Analysis for St. Louis Co. Cooling Towers
Structures, Inc. was asked to provide detailed structural inspections and recommendations for repair of two existing cooling towers on the roof of the Administration Building of St. Louis County. Inspections included interiors of the towers, attachment of access ladders and siding, and conditions of supporting structure. Recommendations for the replacement of the existing units included seismic and vibration mitigation measures, including vibration damping isolators. Drawings and specifications were then prepared for bidding and construction purposes.

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Structures, Inc. Engineers Bridge Demolition Over Major Interstate
Stretching 2153 miles and the second longest interstate within the U.S., I-70 nearly runs coast-to-coast with Missouri at its centerpoint. Needless to say, it is a critical part of the US infrastructure. So, how do you demolish an existing overpass bridge without closing down the entire interstate during a busy summer weekend?  Engaged as the Structural Engineer of Record, Structures, Inc. determined the live loads on the bridge deck with multiple excavators stripping away decking and rebar as they moved backward during demolition. Once stripped, the existing m...

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US Bridge Infrastructure Grade - Needs Improvement
It's no secret we have an infrastructure issue in the US and without a significant commitment to future funding the aging bridges & roads will only continue to worsen. To see the entire report card click here.

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Structures, Inc. Designs New Building in Cape Girardeau, MO to Combat Seismic Occurrence
The Community Counseling Center (CCC), located in Cape Girardeau, MO, is a private, charitable  behavioral health organization helping those with mental illness since 1976. CCC provides services to nearly 7,800 individuals at 12 locations annually throughout 5 southeastern counties in Missouri.  Due to the high demand for integral patient care, a new medical office building was needed to continue providing necessary services to those patients.  Cape Girardeau, MO is located along the notorious New Madrid Fault and the seismic and structural requirements ...

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