| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Mixed-Use Project 909-901 Alma St. Palo Alto, CA PIC 1, PIC 2, PIC 3, PIC 4 |
Design and analysis of a four-story structure with a first level concrete and masonry parking structure supporting two-story apartment units topped with an office level. Extensive decks, offsets, center breezeway and a pedestrian bridge. |
| Garden Court Hotel 520 Cowper St. Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Design and analysis of a four-story steel framed hotel / retail complex over one level of tandem parking. 70,000 ft2 |
| Retail & Offices 490 California Ave. Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Design and analysis of a four-story steel framed office building over one level of underground parking. 28,000 ft2 |
| Wood Road Office Building 200 S. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA PIC 1 |
Design and analysis of a partial two-story wood framed office building over a post-tensioned slab covered parking garage built into a hillside. 11,000 ft2 |
| Thoits Building 156 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Design and analysis of a three-story steel framed office / retail building with wood floor and GFRC exterior panels. 27,000 ft2 |
| Charleston Shopping Center Charleston @ Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA |
Design and analysis of new canopy arcade system for both buildings in shopping complex, plus retail store alterations. |
| Law Offices 84 N. First St. San Jose, CA |
Design and analysis of a three-story wood frame office building with masonry shear walls and a deep belled pier foundation. 30,000 ft2 |
| Office Building 120 W. Mission St. San Jose, CA |
Design and analysis of a two-story wood frame office building with full brick veneer, over one level of parking. 55,200 ft2 |
| Retail Complex Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA |
Design and analysis of four shops plus a hillside cantilevered restaurant with deep foundations, exposed trusses, masonry, steel and wood framing. |
| Unigard Insurance Co. 1155 North First St. San Jose, CA |
Design and analysis of a two-story wood framed office building with full brick veneer on angled exterior walls. 30,700 ft2 |
| Law Offices 10121 Miller Ave, Cupertino, CA |
Design and analysis of a two-story 13,000 sq. ft. structure with masonry shear walls, steel framing and prefab trusses over existing one-story building. |
| Retail / Office Building 1900 Camden Avenue San Jose, CA PIC 1 |
Design and analysis of a two-story wood framed retail and office building, with steel braced frames and large openings. 22,800 ft2 |
| St. Jude Episcopal Church Cupertino, CA |
Design and analysis for expansion of existing wood structure utilizing glulam arches. |
| 1884 the Alameda San Jose, CA |
Design of replacement foundation & shoring sequence for historic three-story mansion. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Stanford Theatre 221 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA exterior, interior |
Developed repair concepts plus seismic upgrade to current code levels for this large old movie theatre, with balcony and organ lofts, adding new footings, concrete and steel frames, plus shotcrete shear wall elements. |
| Varsity Theatre/ Borders Books 456 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA |
Designed seismic upgrade while preserving historic elements of theatre and increasing floor area by 50% with new steel pan floor and side roofs, shotcrete shear walls, and augmented existing foundations. |
| Office Building 505 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Developed new lateral force resisting system plus extensive building modifications for this three-story concrete tilt-up structure of 33,000 sq. ft. Project won Gold Nugget award as Best Commercial Rehab in 1990. |
| Office Building 495 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Developed new lateral support system to meet current codes for this two-story concrete block and wood framed retail / office building. Stiffened existing floor system. |
| Whole Foods Inc. 774 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Designed seismic upgrade and major use change for this large one-story concrete, wood and steel building with basement. |
| Taxi, Roth & Durand Stanford Row Houses Stanford, CA |
Developed repair criteria for these earthquake-damaged large three-story student housing units, then designed needed repairs and monitored construction. |
| Commercial Building 151 Homer Avenue Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Provided seismic upgrade design utilizing shotcrete shear walls for this 1924 four-story concrete-framed warehouse, with hollow clay tile infill walls. The existing foundation was underpinned and strengthened. |
| 314 Lytton Avenue Palo Alto, CA |
Designed new lateral force resisting system plus extensive building renovations for this two-story concrete bldg. |
| Walker - Zanger 8750 Melrose Ave. W. Hollywood, CA |
Developed seismic upgrade and extensive structural revisions for this high-end one-story retail building, utilizing local code requirements. |
| Smith & Hawken 26 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA |
Designed new lateral force resisting elements and new floor support system for this concrete and wood framed retail building with full basement. |
| Pedro De Lemos Building 520 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA |
Designed new lateral support system that maintained historical exterior for this three-story wood, concrete and hollow clay tile building. |
| Gorden Biersch Brewery 640 Emerson Palo Alto, CA |
Designed new lateral force resisting elements for this old concrete, wood and hollow clay tile building. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Old Gilroy City Hall Monterey @ 6th. St. Gilroy, CA |
Developed several repair concepts for this earthquake-damaged historic structure and obtained FEMA and State OHP approval of strengthening utilizing vertical wall cores, shotcrete, and cast-in-place shear walls. |
| Beckwith Building 21-35 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA PIC 1 | Performed field investigation of this earthquake-damaged two-story structure and developed new lateral load system in front and back, will improving connections to the side and interior unreinforced masonry walls. |
| Law Offices 401 Florence St. Palo Alto, CA | Utilized upgrade bonus square footage to add second floor to this URM building. Stabilized failing brick walls with full interior shotcrete shear wall system, turning the brick into a heavy veneer system. |
| Miyake Restaurant Bldg. 140 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA | Designed URM repairs in accordance with the Los Angeles Div. 68 Ordinance, utilizing shotcrete, steel frames, concrete block and plywood walls for increased earthquake resistance in this three-story historical building. Results were published in a case study by the Bay Area Regional Earthquake Preparedness project. |
| Decker Oaks, Il Fornaio 502 Waverly Street Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 | Designed seismic upgrade utilizing shotcrete shear walls and steel frames. New floor level added for bonus space utilization and needed out-of-plane wall bracing. |
| City of Paris 248 Homer St. Palo Alto, CA | Provided structural design for renovating and strengthening this one-story hollow block building with exposed wood trusses. |
| Q Billiards 529 Alma St. Palo Alto, CA PIC1 |
Designed lateral force system in accordance with the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 1987 Edition. Historical front wall saved with interior shotcrete shear wall system and mechanical anchors into URM. |
| 939 Old Oakland Rd. San Jose, CA | Designed structural improvements for this one-story URM building, in accordance with San Jose city ordinance. |
| Burger King 220 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA | Designed seismic upgrade for this one-story concrete frame building with hollow clay tile infill walls, using steel frame and shotcrete shear wall elements. |
| British Bankers Club 1091 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA | Designed addition to the existing two-story URM building that matched elevations utilizing modern materials with code-required strengths and a brick veneer exterior. |
| Stanford Barn 700 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA | Developed third floor loft conversion design, plus fire escape and rooftop equipment platform structural designs for this large heavy-timber unreinforced masonry building. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| The President Apartments 488 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA |
Performed study of this six-story concrete and wood structure and developed framing drawings and a seismic report per city ordinance. |
| Saratoga Fire District Headquarters Saratoga Avenue Station Saratoga, CA |
Performed seismic study of this old wood and concrete structure, developing existing conditions drawings and proposed needed repairs. |
| Carmel Highlands Fire District 73 Fern Canyon Rd. Carmel, CA |
Conducted field investigation of this old building complex and developed seismic upgrade recommendations and cost estimate for construction. |
| Inner Quad Building 310 Stanford University Stanford, CA |
Provided a design and analysis for this large one story unreinforced masonry structure, per the Los Angeles Div. 88 Ordinance. |
| Old Chemistry Building Stanford University Stanford, CA |
Provided a preliminary structural evaluation of this three-story 1893 brick and sandstone structure, with repair recommendations and cost estimate. |
| Nueva Learning Center 6565 Skyline Boulevard Hillsborough, CA |
Performed on-site evaluation of this large historic Crocker Mansion and developed report with structural repairs and maintenance program. |
| Wasson Building 530 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA |
Performed structural study of this two-story concrete frame structure and developed existing conditions drawings and a seismic report per city ordinance. |
| Phi Sigma House Stanford University Stanford, CA |
Performed investigation of life-safety deficiencies in this large wood frame residence, and designed repairs for the critical areas. |
| Stanford Theatre 221 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA exterior, interior |
Performed study of this large concrete structure, and then developed drawings and seismic report per City ordinance, for a prior Owner. |
| The Fidelity Building 251 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA |
Directed an investigation, including destructive examination, in order to develop existing conditions drawings and perform a lateral analysis per city ordinance. |
| 473 Acacia Ave. Palo Alto, CA |
Evaluate the seismic capacity of this older style tiltup concrete paneled building, and prepare a report with drawings for cost estimate of repairs. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Wozniak Residence 300 Santa Rosa Drive Los Gatos, CA |
Extensive field investigation of defective original construction, documented findings and presented results as expert witness for the plaintiff. Designed and implemented needed repairs prior to trial. |
| Garvic & Bergeron San Mateo, CA Baywood Village HOA Jefferson Oaks HOA |
Conducted documentation review and developed destructive examination program to uncover construction and design defects as plaintiff expert witness. Presented findings to defense experts and legal teams during settlement conferences. |
| Hoskins Engineers 501 S. Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA |
Provide technical expertise and independent peer review as part of various large condominium association lawsuits. Deposition of C. Edward Meserve taken on several cases. |
| Forster & Segal Yip Residence Los Gatos, CA |
Conduct field investigation and provide plaintiff with list of code violations in purchased hillside home, including a large illegal second floor. |
| Perrucci vs. CNA Perrucci Residence 330 Green Valley Rd. Scotts Valley, CA |
Both sides of legal dispute agreed to employ C. Edward Meserve as an outside third engineer to conduct independent investigation and develop repairs that could be attributed to earthquake damage. Presented results at JAMS conference. |
| Hopkins & Carley ICOM Mechanical, Inc. vs. Orchard Properties |
Studied available shell drawings, calculations, and Tenant Improvements to determine the reason for the excessive roof vibrations. Field investigation found original stiffening beams were added in pieces for easier installation. |
| Raisch Structures Inc. 99 Pullman Way San Jose, CA |
Provided expert witness testimony to assist their claim against the original Altus Corp. test facility design engineer. |
| Michael Weber 10121 Miller Avenue Cupertino, CA |
Provided expert testimony at Arbitration Hearing for the owner of this just-completed two-story office building in dispute with contractor over his use of rejected shop drawings. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Allstate Insurance Co. USAA Insurance Co. State Farm Fireman's Fund Farmers Insurance AAA of California Various Insureds | Completed over 300 residential investigations and damage causation reports with repair recommendations, covering earthquake and wind damage, earth movement distress, explosions, water leaks, tree and vehicle impacts, fires, hardwood floor distress, faulty construction and owner neglect. Have designed complete repair packages for over 60 residences. |
| American International Group Portland, Oregon Various Commercial Insureds |
Structural investigation of collapsed building roofs, fire damage to structural elements in schools and commercial buildings, and flood damage to pedestrian bridges. |
| The Toll House Hotel 140 S. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA |
Studied prior repair attempts by others in office area to stop seasonal moisture intrusion. Develop repair method to eliminate the moisture intrusion. |
| Redevelopment Agency City of Campbell Campbell, CA |
Selected by Director to review proposed seismic rehab designs by retail owner's engineering team. Explain problem areas to all parties. |
| Star Shopping Center Blanco Rd. @ Main St. Salinas, CA |
Conduct site investigation, study available drawings on original construction and subsequent remodeling, then prepare report on existing seismic capacity, as required by refinancing agency. |
| Cask-Pacific Corp. Santa Clara, CA Palo Alto Central Project California Ave. Palo Alto, CA |
Studied plans and directed destructive investigation of this large condominium complex for proposed purchase by client. Uncovered many structural and water intrusion defects in the original construction. Evidence supplied to later buyer. |
| City of Sunnyvale Sunnyvale, CA |
Examined store fronts and foundations along the Murphy Avenue Historical District and provided summary report for City use. |
| City of Watsonville 250 Main Street Watsonville, CA PIC 1 |
Performed non-destructive site investigation and structural analysis of the Fox Theatre that the City was considering purchase of, and provided cost estimate for complete seismic upgrade. |
| City of Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA |
Provided structural plan checking and consulting services for repairs to all earthquake-damaged commercial unreinforced masonry structures. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Skyline Heights Apartments 960 St. Francis Blvd. Daly City, CA |
Design providing a variety of structural support for this 400 unit, two and three story apartment complex. Makeover: design site retaining walls & develop repairs for roofs, siding, decayed steel members, wood decks, walkways and stairs. Design of new fitness center and renovation of existing reception area. |
| Civic Terrace H.O.A. 6100-6298 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark, CA |
Design of post-lawsuit repairs for this two-story, ten-building complex, correcting major seismic deficiencies in the original design & construction. |
| Hamilton Corners H.O.A. Braddock Court San Jose, CA | Develop multi-year post-lawsuit repair program to work with available funds and Board’s areas of maximum concern with original design deficiencies. |
| The Fairways El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA |
Complete design of five, four-story wood framed condominiums over a post-tensioned parking structure, 63,500 ft2 per building. Also three two-story townhouse clusters, 9,000 ft2 total, plus separate recreation building. |
| Webster House Palo Alto, CA PIC 1 |
Design and analysis of a five-story steel framed life care facility over one level of parking and community services. 51,400 ft2 |
| Residence 15625 Peach Hill Rd. Saratoga, CA |
Designed drilled pier foundation, basement and all structural framing for this custom 5,000 ft2 hillside dwelling adjacent to a seismic fault. |
| Residence 240 La Questa Way Woodside, CA |
Historic winery building converted to residence by creating a foundation under the 18” thick stone walls and installing reinforced shotcrete walls for lateral stability. New wood framing seismic ties developed |
| Residence 1332 Academy Ct. Belmont, CA |
Develop structural and architectural repair drawings for steep hillside residence partially destroyed by fire, including new seismic and foundation requirements. |
| Residence Walnut Creek, CA |
Design and analysis of a two-story wood frame home in a valley over a seasonal creek. 3800 ft2 |
| Residence Carmel, CA |
Design and analysis of a 5000 ft2 two-story hilltop residence with exposed heavy timber parallel chord trusses. |
| Addition Alhambra Court Portola Valley, CA |
Designed a 20 psi bomb shelter under a 1900 ft2 machine shop with concrete walls and a wood frame residence addition on the concrete beam and slab system above. |
| Residence Incline Village, Nevada |
Analysis of a 5,000 ft2 three story home subjected to large snow loads. |
| Residence Bethany Road Scotts Valley, CA |
Provided analysis and design for a deep pier system to stop home from sliding into creek below. |
| NAME/LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Miracle Auto Body 2319 Old Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA | Design repairs to wood roof framing and concrete masonry walls after heavy damage from explosion. Increase roof’s seismic capacity. |
| Lipton Foods 1484 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA |
Provide continuing assistance for new product installations and building / equipment modifications and seismic upgrade, as needed. |
| Harkone Gardens Congress Springs Road Saratoga, CA |
Designed hillside drilled pier foundation, grade beams, walls, and post tension slab ties for a wood temple designed and fabricated in Japan. |
| Diamond Vision Inc. Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA |
Designed two pile-supported steel frame temporary support towers for instant replay screens at Super Bowl XIX, under very tight schedule. |
| San Jose-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant-Phase 2 San Jose, CA |
Provided final design and fabrication drawings for precast wall panels on blower-generator and compressor buildings, plus casting bed inspections and lift fixture design. |
| Shedd's Food Products
Exchange Avenue Vernon, CA |
Provided fast-track design for complete conversion of 50,000 ft2 warehouse into a margarine plant, including railroad car unloading/tank storage facility. |
| Beatrice Foods Co. Alum Rock Cheese Co. San Jose, CA |
Designed large drive-in cooler and freezer, plus additional tilt-up building modifications. |
| Safety Storage Systems Cupertino, CA |
Redesigned moveable steel storage container to withstand 100 PSF internal pressure and achieve Factory Mutual rating. |
| Hallcrest Winery 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton, CA |
Made field investigation and performed analysis of the existing concrete slab and beam floor system for supporting increased seasonal product loads. |
| Commercial Business Barry Swenson Builder Brisbane, CA |
Provided design for a one story tilt-up warehouse with loading docks. Small 10,000 ft2 size required stack casting details. |
