SWARTZ AND KULPA ENGINEERING

CONSULTING SERVICES

 

DESIGN OF ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTURAL STONE VENEER

We are experienced in the engineering and design of innovative anchorage systems for all types of architectural stone cladding.

 

EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEM CONSULTATION

We are knowledgeable in many phases of the design, testing, construction and erection of prefabricated panel systems. We can also help you avoid many of the pitfalls associated with this type of wall system.

 

FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS

We offer detailed engineering investigations for all types of exterior wall system failures.

 

DESIGN OF EXTERIOR LIGHT GAGE METAL FRAMING

We are experienced in the engineering and design of light gage metal stud backing (both panelized and in-place) for exterior finishes such as: natural stone, thin shell concrete, ceramic tile, thin set brick, EIFS, GRFC, cement plaster, aluminum and steel panels, etc...

 

DESIGN AND DETAILING OF GLASS CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS

We provide design engineering and analysis of aluminum mullions, glass and related structural anchorage systems.

 

DESIGN OF EXTERIOR STRUCTURAL STEEL AND LIGHT GAGE STEEL TRUSS PANELS

We provide engineering and design services for structural steel truss panels, which are used for the support of architectural stone veneer.

 

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEMS

We prepare and review specifications, tailoring them to fit your individual job requirements.

 

ICBO REPORT PREPARATIONS

We provide calculations for the preparation of ICBO reports for the light gage metal stud manufacturing industry.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT PLAN CHECK CONSULTATIONS

We provide professional assistance with plan check problems by working directly with the design engineers and city building officials, to help reduce unnecessary delays and streamline the plan check process.

 

CAD DRAFTING SERVICE

In conjunction with all services offered, we can provide CAD drafting service upon request.

 

MOCK-UP TEST CONSULTATIONS

We perform test design, test chamber framing analysis and design and test data interpretation. As veterans of many tests, we can help make your mock-up test a successful one