At Easley Engineering and Design, we work to meet each challenge that comes our way. No matter how complex or involved each new engineering project is, we have the experience and expertise to know exactly what is required to achieve success. While not every project we completed in 2018 is listed below, below is a subset of projects that display the range of engineering services that we provide.
WOOD FRAMED LOFT STORAGE AREA
WOOD FRAMED SHOP AND STORAGE SPACE
RAFT ISLAND GANGWAY AND FLOAT PROJECT
Front and Back view of proposed shop structure
Side view of proposed shop structure
Section through the building to show pre-fabricated and pre-engineered truss, slab on grade, and retaining walls.
Front and Back view of proposed shop structure
November 2018
Located in Snohomish County, WA, the scope of this project includes structural and drafting services. In this case, a timber framed loft was constructed and a few items needed to be revised to meet the county building code. Design analysis included evaluating the existing structure for code compliance and modifying as required. Easley Engineering and Design provided not only gravity analysis of the existing structure, but lateral seismic analysis as well. This was done to ensure the loft will be safe and secure for the anticipated design life of the structure.
NORTHSHORE FLOAT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
November 2018
October 2018
Located near Union, Wa, this project consists of providing structural engineering and drafting services to design and detail a 40' wide x 40' long x 25' tall shop/storage building. Design and analysis will include gravity and lateral resisting systems which will incorporate wind and seismic design.
This project is especially interesting and unique in the fact that Easley Engineering and Design will provide not only the details/calculations for the building, but also for the foundations which will include retaining wall structures.
FLOAT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Located on Raft Island, this project consists of designing a 70' long elevated pier and pile foundations for a 40' long gangway and a square shaped floating dock structure. Structural design challenges include considering the constructability of the proposed structure and designing for materials to be constantly around or submerged in salt water.
The team at Easley Engineering and Design finished the design phase of the project in October 2018 and construction is scheduled to be completed in the upcoming months.
HEAVY TIMBER FRAMED FRONT PORCH
October 2018
September 2018
August - September 2018
Situated on Hood Canal near Union, WA, this project consists of designing a dock structure that will be approximately 30 feet wide and 20 feet long. Design will include standard timber framing and connections while incorporating environmental considerations and requirements.
The new structure will incorporate current design code requirements for structural and environmental permitting. It will also be designed to accommodate an existing gangway Estimated construction date is early 2019.
Situated on Hood Canal near Union, WA, this project consists of replacing a dilapidated floating dock structure that has been in service for more than 20 years. The existing structure serves as a landing for a gangway and is u-shaped to accommodate the moorage of a boat.
The new structure will incorporate current design code requirements for structural and environmental permitting. It will also be designed to accommodate a new aluminum gangway and will match the existing float dimensions. The new float will be composed of two 6' X 20' finger floats connected to a 10' X 20' main float. Estimated construction date is winter 2018.
This project is going to deliver an outstanding front porch area that will be framed from heavy timbers! The utilization of heavy timber framing will have a robust look that will provide comfort and protection from the elements of the Puget Sound throughout the year.
The scope of work for this project includes performing all structural calculations for either rough sawn or glue-laminated timber posts, beams, and girders, connection design, and connection to the existing house structure. We at Easley Engineering and Design are particularly excited about this project because the look and feel of timber construction is unique to every project and we especially
HUNTER PIER, GANGWAY AND FLOATING DOCK
ALDERBROOK RESORT FLOAT REPLACEMENTS
POST CONSTRUCTION DESIGN VERIFICATION
Timber float laterally supported by steel micropile.
Approximately 24' wide and 28' long.
Timber float laterally supported by steel micropile.
September 2017 - September 2018
July 2018
July 2018
Located near Union on the Hood Canal, this project consisted of designing a 60' long elevated pier, foundations for a 40' long gangway and an "L" shaped floating dock structure. Structural design challenges included considering the constructability of the proposed structure and designing for materials to be constantly around or submerged in salt water. Additionally, as part of the permitting requirements, a main design objective was to suspend the floating dock during a low tide. The team at Easley Engineering and Design finished the design phase of the project in October 2017 and construction is scheduled to be completed in Mid-August 2018.
This project consisted of replacing and upgrading three different size and different functional dock floats, between 16' and 30' wide, for The Alderbrook Resort & Spa. Engineering challenges included: replacing a sloping float for ease of kayak launching and storage; implementing a design that provides adequate structural capacity while also providing maximum open area for permitting requirements; and, increasing the functionality of each float such that any potential future needs of The Resort are met.
Sometimes, the way projects are designed, permitted and constructed do not go according to plan, and as a result an addendum or additional verification/design may be required when construction is nearly finished. This project, located at Lost Lake near Shelton, WA, included verifying an existing floating dock structure that was privately constructed and placed on the lake.
LAKE HOUSE
RENOVATION
August 2018
More often than not, current home owners and prospective buyers are looking for a more open floor plan to enjoy the full potential of a room with their family. The lake house renovation project is no exception. This project consists of providing structural engineering services to check existing structural framing of a timber framed home such that an open space can be achieved.
The scope of work includes performing all structural calculations of existing materials due to the increase in load from the removal or relocation of framing elements. Additionally, if the existing framing is found to be in-adequate, Easley Engineering and Design will provide alternative solutions achieve exactly what the home owners desire.