Structural Engineering for New Mix-Use Development at 2nd St, Pomona, CA

Structural Engineering for New Mix-Use Development at 2nd St, Pomona, CA

At Innodez, we provide expert structural engineering solutions for a diverse range of construction projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. For the New Mixed-Use Development at 2nd St, Pomona, CA, we were responsible for delivering cutting-edge structural designs that would ensure the safety, stability, and efficiency of the building. This development features a combination of commercial and residential spaces, designed to serve the community while offering modern amenities and sustainable features.

Our Structural Engineering Approach:

For this project, our team worked closely with architects, developers, and contractors to deliver a comprehensive structural engineering design that supports the unique needs of a mixed-use facility. We focused on creating a durable and adaptable structure that maximizes space while ensuring long-term resilience and compliance with local building codes. Our approach incorporated innovative solutions to meet the design’s specific requirements, while also prioritizing sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Foundation and Structural Systems Design:

The design of the foundation and structural systems was crucial to ensure the safety and durability of the mixed-use development. We employed advanced analysis techniques to design a reinforced concrete foundation that can support the vertical load of the building and withstand seismic forces, in accordance with California’s stringent building codes. Our team also optimized the layout of structural framing systems, choosing materials that combine strength with cost-effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact.

Seismic Design for Safety:

Given Pomona’s location in a seismic zone, one of the primary concerns for this project was ensuring the structural integrity of the building during an earthquake. We implemented a seismic design that complies with California seismic design codes, utilizing the latest engineering technologies to protect both the structure and its occupants. Our team focused on designing earthquake-resistant features such as reinforced steel framing and vibration damping systems, ensuring the building can withstand seismic events without compromising safety.

Sustainable Structural Design:

At Innodez, sustainability is a cornerstone of our design philosophy. For the 2nd St, Pomona mixed-use development, we focused on designing a structure that reduces environmental impact while optimizing energy efficiency. We selected sustainable materials and designed eco-friendly structural solutions that contribute to the overall energy performance of the building. Our team also worked with contractors to incorporate energy-saving features such as green roofs and solar panel systems, reducing the carbon footprint of the development.

Challenges and Solutions:

Throughout the project, we faced several challenges, including site constraints, seismic considerations, and integrating the mixed-use nature of the development. Our expertise in structural engineering for mixed-use projects enabled us to overcome these obstacles with innovative solutions. For example, we designed a flexible structural layout that accommodates both residential and commercial spaces, allowing for easy adaptability and future modifications. Additionally, our team successfully incorporated advanced seismic retrofitting techniques to ensure the building meets the highest safety standards.

Conclusion:

Innodez’s structural engineering expertise played a key role in bringing the New Mixed-Use Development at 2nd St, Pomona, CA to life. Our comprehensive and sustainable structural design ensures the building’s safety, efficiency, and longevity while maximizing its ability to meet the community’s needs. We are proud to have contributed to this important project and look forward to continuing to provide innovative engineering solutions for mixed-use developments and other complex construction projects.

Contact Innodez:

If you are looking for expert structural engineering services for your mixed-use development or any other construction project, contact Innodez today. Our team of professionals is ready to help you design safe, efficient, and sustainable structures that bring your vision to life.

InnoDez provided structural design and engineering for a new mix use development in 247 S. Rebecca St, Pomona, CA.

We completed 80% of the project and the plans are in city plan check now.

This project was a 18 units residential project with two story garage serving those units at the ground and first floors. Single unit area varied from 845 SF to 1208 SF. Total project area exceeded 43,000 SF (exactly 43,125 SF).

Project challenges were as follows:

• • • Structural system

Project’s structural system was timber framing over two story steel podium, with Reinforced concrete walls for the lateral system.

• • • Weak soil capacity

With a bearing capacity 2,000 psf and 4 stories building, it was challenging to figure out the best foundation system to support the building and avoid additional cost as well. For this building, we used mixed system between Mat foundations and Slab on grades.

• • • Roof 6’-0” overhangs from the roof parapet

With such requirement to work on a parapet with overhangs more than 6’-0”, and not to add additional cost to the building, it was challenging to use wood framing. But following client’s requirements we succeeded to figure out the proper structural system to work on such requirement.

• • • Project timeline

With multiple challenges and due to the market situation, we had to deliver the project ASAP. This project time line was really challenging, but finally we succeeded meeting client’s requirement by delivering the project in less than 60 days.