Seismic evaluation of facilities, structures, and equipment is critical in preparing yourself to be more resilient.
We will help you figure out where you are and what your risks are, then we will help you identify concepts and cost estimates to incorporate into your planning process.
Waypoint Seismic provides seismic evaluation and retrofit assessment of existing buildings according to the latest ACSE 41 guidelines. ASCE 41 is a national standard for evaluating structures’ earthquake resistance. It has become the go-to standard for buildings, specifically pre-existing buildings, in seismic zones. The building code often mandates a seismic evaluation when a remodel, addition, or change of occupancy would impact the seismic performance of the building.
Grants and special funding are often available through state and federal programs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
Here are some links to just some of the programs we can help you get funding with:
Oregon’s Seismic Rehab Grant Program
Oregon Dept. of Education Grants:
Electric power utilities have a responsibility for ensure reliable power to their customers. Seismic resiliency is one aspect of that reliability goal. The first step in a utility’s capital planning process is establishing a baseline of the expected performance of the electric power system before and after a major seismic event.
Areas of focus for power utility seismic assessment include:
Keeping the power on is just one aspect of a resilient critical infrastructure. As the name suggests, critical infrastructure is of the highest importance when considering how our communities will recover after a major hazard event. Our seismic evaluation expertise will help you be better prepared to understand your seismic risk and what you need to become more seismically resilient.
Our critical infrastructure assessment and evaluation services include:
