Ellisport Engineering, Inc. is a Vashon Island, Washington-based, Civil/Structural Engineering Company, serving Western Washington and areas beyond (WA OR CA WY UT ID MT NC and VA). We currently hold active professional engineering licenses in WA OR CA WY UT ID MT NC and VA.
Some of the services our engineering company can provide you are engineering for your yurt, structural calculations for building designs, additions and remodels, forensic/investigative engineering, Floodplain Base Flood Elevation designations and landslide mitigation work.The engineering company was founded in 1987 and continues to provide professional, personal and punctual engineering services for our residential and commercial clients.
Steve Kicinski, P.E., is a founding principal of Ellisport Engineering and has a broad background in both civil and structural engineering. He has over 35 years experience and is well known for practical solutions to engineering issues.
He has authored numerous papers in the US and abroad on topics such as: "Modern Yurt are Viable Options for Societal Facility Needs", "Lateral Strength in Older Homes", "Landslide Mitigation - An Innovative Method for Debris Fence Design","Improving Seismic Performance of Homes", and "Economical Debris/Catchment Walls".
Some of the services our engineering company can provide you are engineering for your yurt, structural calculations for building designs, additions and remodels, forensic/investigative engineering, Floodplain Base Flood Elevation designations and landslide mitigation work.The engineering company was founded in 1987 and continues to provide professional, personal and punctual engineering services for our residential and commercial clients.
Steve Kicinski, P.E., is a founding principal of Ellisport Engineering and has a broad background in both civil and structural engineering. He has over 35 years experience and is well known for practical solutions to engineering issues.
He has authored numerous papers in the US and abroad on topics such as: "Modern Yurt are Viable Options for Societal Facility Needs", "Lateral Strength in Older Homes", "Landslide Mitigation - An Innovative Method for Debris Fence Design","Improving Seismic Performance of Homes", and "Economical Debris/Catchment Walls".
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Contact us for additional information regarding successfully engineering your yurt project.
Why do I need Yurt Engineering?
A yurt is a specialized structure not covered in the current building codes, so an engineered design is required by most permitting jurisdictions.
The yurt relies on a balance of forces for stability.
It has a compression ring at the peak, supporting one end of the roof rafters.
The other end of the rafters is supported vertically by the lattice walls.
The rafters' thrust load is resisted by the tension cable.
Why do I need Yurt Engineering?
A yurt is a specialized structure not covered in the current building codes, so an engineered design is required by most permitting jurisdictions.
The yurt relies on a balance of forces for stability.
It has a compression ring at the peak, supporting one end of the roof rafters.
The other end of the rafters is supported vertically by the lattice walls.
The rafters' thrust load is resisted by the tension cable.
For the foreseeable future, we predict that remodeling will be the dominant residential construction market.
New Construction prices have dropped only marginally.
With the glut of foreclosed homes on the market, the drop in existing house prices, and the continuing low interest rates, existing homes are bargains.
Many of these homes may have been unoccupied for years and will require maintenance/remodel work to address deterioration issues.
With the current uncertain economic environment, some homeowners are choosing to remodel and improve their existing home, rather than risk selling their home and over-extending themselves by purchasing another home.
New Construction prices have dropped only marginally.
With the glut of foreclosed homes on the market, the drop in existing house prices, and the continuing low interest rates, existing homes are bargains.
Many of these homes may have been unoccupied for years and will require maintenance/remodel work to address deterioration issues.
With the current uncertain economic environment, some homeowners are choosing to remodel and improve their existing home, rather than risk selling their home and over-extending themselves by purchasing another home.
Ellisport Engineering, Inc. has extensive experience using a wide variety of methods for addressing landslide issues.
Though we are civil/structural engineers, we have a strong background in Soil Mechanics and geology.
Therefore, we understand landslides and their causes.
We're recognized as Puget Sound area engineering experts in landslide mitigation.
We have worked on a variety of landslide projects employing different structural solutions, we've published an international paper about debris catchment walls, and our projects are well-respected by local jurisdictions.
Though we are civil/structural engineers, we have a strong background in Soil Mechanics and geology.
Therefore, we understand landslides and their causes.
We're recognized as Puget Sound area engineering experts in landslide mitigation.
We have worked on a variety of landslide projects employing different structural solutions, we've published an international paper about debris catchment walls, and our projects are well-respected by local jurisdictions.
As in many areas of the United States, landslides are a fact of life in the Northwest, and especially in the communities around Puget Sound.
They can occur without warning, but most often happen during periods of heavy rains or immediately after an earthquake.
Slopes with active springs day lighting on the hill (horsetails are a common indicator).
If you have a slide or notice any of these "warning" signs, contact us immediately.
We can help, either through our engineering expertise, or through our extensive referral system to geotechnical engineers and reputable contractors.
They can occur without warning, but most often happen during periods of heavy rains or immediately after an earthquake.
Slopes with active springs day lighting on the hill (horsetails are a common indicator).
If you have a slide or notice any of these "warning" signs, contact us immediately.
We can help, either through our engineering expertise, or through our extensive referral system to geotechnical engineers and reputable contractors.
Research Your Site - The best method of research is to hire a Geotechnical Engineer to assess your specific site.
There are other resources available, such as soil maps, but none will as effectively with your specific site.
Follow The Geotech's Recommendations - The Geotechnical Engineer will produce a report describing the historic geology of your site, the landslide risks you may face, and recommendations on how to mitigate those risks.
Do what you can afford.
Follow Current Laws and Regulations - Observe proper setbacks from the top and toes of slopes, and grade the site to drain away from the slope.
There are other resources available, such as soil maps, but none will as effectively with your specific site.
Follow The Geotech's Recommendations - The Geotechnical Engineer will produce a report describing the historic geology of your site, the landslide risks you may face, and recommendations on how to mitigate those risks.
Do what you can afford.
Follow Current Laws and Regulations - Observe proper setbacks from the top and toes of slopes, and grade the site to drain away from the slope.
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