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Publications by the owner:
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Foundation Related
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Concrete Foundation Walls Subjected to Lateral Soil Loads By George A. Merlo, P.E. and Anthony C. Merlo, P.E
Wind Load Related
Deck Related
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Structural Failure
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News Mention:
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Firas Abdelahad, P.E., M.S., Lauded for Expertise in Structural Engineering and Design
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These are the Top Civil Engineering Startups in Pennsylvania (2021)
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One of the Most Frequently Asked Question by Homeowners:
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My foundation wall is bowed and has some cracks, who should I contact ?
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First thing comes to mind is to contact a foundation and waterproofing company, as most of them would provide a free estimate and while that is not a bad avenue to take I often tell my clients, the reason they provide a free estimate is because they are selling you their product and while most of the time their product could help solve/fix the issue you could be missing out on reviewing the root cause of the problem by a professional (a structural engineer) that is there just to provide you the best possible solution without selling you any product. I can say that a decent amount of consultation/evaluation I provided for similar issues did not require any reinforcement but rather some immediate maintenance work to prevent further movement and cracks.
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If you have questions regarding your foundation or any other structural element in your house, feel free to contact us