Foundations Engineering
Foundation planning for structures requires both technical knowledge and engineering judgement. This planning has to combine the peculiarity of the structure with the variability of the subsoil upon which it rests. The foundation has to resist the forces imposed on it by both man and nature, yet, it has to be economical and practical. At MEC International, we provide specialized services relating to foundation engineering analysis, foundation design and inspection of foundations and foundation systems.
Our engineers combine a strong theoretical background, supported by state-of-the-art geotechnical exploration and testing devices, and the experience of designing some of the most challenging foundations systems. Our foundation recommendations are practical, sound and cost effective. Our experience includes:
- Shallow foundations, including analysis for settlement and bearing capacity
- Mats and post-tensioned slabs
- Deep foundations including driven piles, drilled shafts and augercast piles
- Earth retaining structures including sheet pile, bulkhead and cantilever walls
- Remediation of distressed foundations
- Evaluation of sinkholes and their effects on foundations
- Construction inspection of all foundation types
- Full scale load testing of foundations
Projects
Our engineers have led the design of some of the most challenging foundation projects. A partial list of projects includes:
Biscayne Landing, North Miami, Florida
900 Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida
Quantum on the Bay, Miami, Florida
600 Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida
Trump Royale, Sunny Isles, Florida
1060 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida
Continuum, Miami South Beach, Florida
100 East Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Mizner Lofts Phase I and II, Boca Raton, Florida
200 Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10 Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Trump International Hotel and Tower, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida
Edificio Mercedes, La Paz, Bolivia
Edificio Federico Suazo, La Paz, Bolivia
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Roker Point at Emerald Bay, Exuma, Bahamas
Amerada Hess Oil Storage Tanks Foundation Analysis and Design, Fort Lauderdale & Tampa Terminals, Florida