Inspections of buildings, columns, structures and beams where spalling has weakened the structure due to aging or exposure to the elements |
Structural Repair Experience
- The Cassina at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL. Structural repairs to the Cassina where concrete columns and beams were spalling. Testing was performed to evaluate the structural integrity and chorine content in the concrete which was causing the steel reinforcement to corrode. After performing testing it was determined there was a need to remove and replace the columns. Mr. Martinez was personally involved during the testing, design and implementation of the repairs.
- St. Theresa Catholic School, Coral Gables, FL. Structural repairs were required for this 80 year old building where concrete columns, beams and slabs were spalling. After performing testing it was determined that only repairs were required and not replacement in the areas affected. Mr. Martinez was personally involved during the testing, design and implementation of the repairs.
- Telstar Condominium Building, Hallandale Beach, FL. This 40 year old five-story condominium building required structural repairs as a result of spalling due to its proximity to the ocean. Upon completion of the visual inspections at the site it was determined that only repairs were required and not full replacement. Mr. Martinez was personally involved during the testing, design and implementation of the repairs.
- Crandon Park Marina, Key Biscayne, FL. The seawall adjacent to the boat ramps built circa 1950 was showing signs of deterioration as a result of age and prop wash. After performing an underwater inspection it was determined that the best course of action was to replace the existing concrete sea wall with a new sheet pile wall which should have a 50 year life expectancy. Mr. Martinez was personally involved during the testing, design and will be involved in the implementation of the new sheet pile wall.
- Miami International Airport Emergency Response Auditorium, Miami, FL. A 12,000 SF state-of-the-art auditorium with capability to perform under different requirements is being constructed. The facility will serve as an emergency response auditorium for all of Miami International Airport. Depending on need, the auditorium will be able to insulate crash victim families, accommodate press conferences, or double as a hurricane shelter.
- Key West Airport, Repair and Renovation of Hangar A-131, Key West, FL. Hangar A-131 was built in 1944 and is of irregular shape constructed of concrete slab on grade, structural steel columns and beams, with wood mezzanine floor joists, roof joists and sheathing. The hangar bay roof is covered with a built-up roofing system while the roof over the administrative spaces was of asphalt shingles. The building, used for helicopter search and rescue purposes as well as administrative functions, was extensively repaired and renovated. All building systems were affected.
- The Cassina at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL. Structural repairs to the Cassina where concrete columns and beams were spalling. Testing was performed to evaluate the structural integrity and chorine content in the concrete which was causing the steel reinforcement to corrode. After performing testing it was determined there was a need to remove and replace the columns. Mr. Martinez was personally involved during the testing, design and implementation of the repairs.
- Fire Rescue Station #31, Miami Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, Miami, FL. Structural design for the structural repairs to existing slab damaged as a result of poor compaction during the original construction of the facility in the ‘apparatus bay.
- Homestead Library Reroof, Homestead, FL. This project entailed replacing an existing 18,500 SF roof system. The new system was designed in compliance with Miami-Dade County Product Control which allowed the facility to remain fully operational during construction. Issues addressed in order to comply with South Florida Regulations included asbestos removal, uplift requirements, pullout testing, and acceptability with current code regulations including mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades.