Structural Engineering Services by Linchpin SE

Residential Structural Engineering

Linchpin has provided engineering services on hundreds of homes in the region, from small remodels and additions to new 12,000-square-foot estates. We provide full structural design services for homeowners and sub-consult to architects.

Commercial Structural Engineering

Linchpin provides commercial structural engineering on a variety of projects from new ski lodges to tenant improvements within existing buildings. We are comfortable with the scale of commercial projects and materials such as heavy steel, masonry, reinforced concrete, and light-gage steel.

Public Structures

From pump stations, to river crossings and stairs, to offsite SCADA centers, we can assist public agencies with their structural needs on many of their unusual structures. We are familiar with the public procurement process and can prepare construction documents that level the playing field amongst bidding contractors.

Piers, Docks, Bridges

Linchpin has designed numerous piers and docks as well as pedestrian and vehicle bridges within the Tahoe region. We understand the design criteria and methods of construction to design buildable and reliable docks, piers, and bridges. Linchpin has also consulted on numerous existing piers, docks and bridges, providing guidance on maintenance vs replacement.

Demolition and Shoring Design

Linchpin provides consultation for shoring and demolition. Demolition consulting services include analyzing the existing structure to determine sequencing of deconstruction and ability to support demolition or deconstruction equipment loading. Shoring consulting is provided for structures that are being retained or structures that need supplementing for construction loading.

Treehouse Engineering

Linchpin provides structural engineering design, consultation, and investigation for tree and pole mounted structures including Treehouses, Challenge Courses, and Ziplines. We can perform analysis of trees, as well as design and specify structures that will have the most minimal impact on the tree.

Forensic Structural Engineering

Linchpin provides consulting services to a variety of agencies, law firms and insurance companies for the investigation of structural issues. We also provide expert testimony at depositions and trials.

Structural Rehabilitation

Linchpin specializes in structural rehabilitation of existing buildings. Our team thrives on finding solutions to the most difficult problems and has addressed issues such as failures, inadequate designs, and structural upgrades.

Due Diligence

Linchpin regularly prepares due diligence reports for concerned parties. Our team is adept at inspecting structures of all sizes and purposes, both residential and commercial, providing an unbiased assessment of the condition of the structure.

Historic Preservation

Our goal in all restoration projects is to have minimal impact upon the structure’s historic fabric. We understand the structural behavior of historic buildings and archaic building materials. Linchpin has consulted on over 200 nationally registered historic structures.

Seismic Evaluation

Our team has performed hundreds of seismic evaluations, most using modern performance based methods. Past evaluations include the Reno Gazette Journal Building (for the City of Reno's new Public Service Center), the Grand Sierra Casino, the Woolworth Building, and the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite.