Structural Engineering Services

Professional Structural Engineering Consulting

AO Engineers, LLC provides comprehensive structural engineering consulting services for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients throughout Kentucky and surrounding states. Our structural engineering services are performed by licensed professional engineers with extensive experience evaluating, analyzing, and designing structural systems for a wide range of building types and project conditions.

Whether you are planning a new construction project, evaluating an existing building for purchase or renovation, addressing structural concerns identified during an inspection, or seeking engineering support for a legal or insurance matter, AO Engineers has the expertise to assist.

Structural Engineering Services Offered

Our structural engineering practice encompasses the following service areas:

Structural Inspections and Condition Assessments

We conduct on-site structural inspections of residential and commercial buildings to evaluate existing structural conditions, identify deficiencies, and document findings in professional written reports. Our inspections are appropriate for pre-purchase due diligence, post-damage assessment, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.

Structural Analysis

AO Engineers performs engineering analysis of existing and proposed structural systems using accepted engineering methods and software. We analyze load-bearing capacity, evaluate structural adequacy for proposed modifications, identify overstressed or undersized members, and assess structural systems for compliance with applicable building codes and standards.

Structural Design

We provide structural design services for new construction, building additions, and renovation projects. Our structural designs are prepared in accordance with applicable building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC), and ASCE 7 load standards, with applicable Kentucky and local amendments. We produce construction documents and permit-ready drawings suitable for contractor bidding and building department review.

Foundation Engineering

Foundation issues are among the most significant structural concerns property owners encounter. AO Engineers evaluates foundation systems including concrete slabs, spread footings, crawl space foundations, basement walls, and deep foundation systems. We assess settlement, cracking, lateral pressure damage, and structural capacity, and provide recommendations for repair, reinforcement, or underpinning where warranted.

Structural Modifications and Renovations

Many building renovation projects involve modifications to load-bearing walls, floor systems, roof structures, or other structural elements. AO Engineers evaluates the structural implications of proposed modifications, provides engineering analysis to confirm adequacy, and designs replacement structural members as needed. We also provide stamped drawings for permitting purposes.

Building Code Compliance Review

We assist property owners, contractors, and architects in evaluating structural systems for compliance with applicable building codes. This service is particularly relevant for buildings undergoing change of occupancy, additions, or renovations that trigger code compliance review under the existing building provisions of the applicable code.

Applicable Standards and Codes

Our structural engineering services are performed in accordance with applicable standards including:

• International Building Code (IBC), current and applicable editions
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
• ACI 318: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
• AISC Steel Construction Manual
• NDS: National Design Specification for Wood Construction
• Kentucky Building Code and applicable local amendments

Who Needs Structural Engineering Services?

Our structural engineering clients include:

• Homeowners planning additions, renovations, or addressing structural concerns
• Commercial property owners evaluating building condition or planning modifications
• Real estate buyers and sellers requiring engineering opinions for transactions
• Contractors and builders seeking engineering guidance during construction
• Architects requiring structural engineering coordination on design projects
• Attorneys and insurance professionals requiring forensic structural engineering
• Property managers overseeing structural maintenance and capital planning