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Seismic Bracing In Texas
Texas is a state known for many natural disasters. While it’s had seismic activity in the past, in recent years, with the increase of oil and gas production, earthquakes have increased in both frequency and magnitude. It’s important to ensure that your facilities are prepared for the event of an earthquake in order to mitigate potential damage. VIE Engineers provides expert seismic bracing services in that help you improve the life-safety condition of your buildings, lifeline systems, and facilities.
Mitigate Potential Earthquake Damage
While Texas historically has lower seismic risk than other states, this risk has increased in recent years. Research has shown that earthquakes have increased over the past few years, and that approximately 68% of the earthquakes above magnitude 1.5 were strongly associated with oil and gas production, such as hydraulic fracturing and disposal of produced formation water into geological formations.
Texas does get some natural earthquakes, mostly in Western and Northern parts of the state. Whether the result of natural causes or oil and gas production, it’s important to be prepared to prevent loss of lifes, infrastructure, and finances. Seismic bracing is one such way to protect your property from earthquakes.
The Turn-Key Solution You Need
VIE does not use simplified, overly conservative designs, not do we stick to one bracing manufacturer. Our engineers are the ones doing the work, and we consider multiple manufacturers in order to meet client needs. We compute actual loads and consider dynamic properties of suspended utility systems to optimize our services.
Our engineers have over 40 years of experience designing code-compliant seismic bracing for non-structural systems. Our projects have a total construction values exceeding $10 billion within the past 5 years alone, showcasing the demand for and quality of our work.
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Texas Seismic Bracing Services
Everything is bigger in the Lone Star state, and that’s not just a saying. The state itself is second only to Alaska in size, and the roads, food portions, houses, and even savings compared to other states are bigger too. Living in Texas tends to be cheaper than other states, and residents love the free market with utilities. The job market is booming, especially as people migrate to Texas from other states.
While Texas has a reputation for cowboys and cactus, the state is very diverse – both in population and in what living there is like. Living in Housten or Dallas will give you a vastly different experience than living in a smaller town. Frequent travelers love the convenience of Texas, since so many flights have layovers here, due to its central location in the continental US.
Texas also has much more temperamental weather than its reputation would lead you to believe. From tornadoes to hurricanes and now earthquakes, it’s important to ensure that you’re prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at you. VIE provides the seismic bracing solutions you need in order to prepare your building for the possibility of an earthquake and mitigate potential damage.
Why Choose VIE Engineers?
When you work with VIE for your seismic bracing needs in Texas, you’re working with an engineering consulting company that has over 40 years of experience and that has provided its services for hundreds of facilities around the world. VIE stands for Value Innovation Engineering, something that our consultants pride themselves on.
Our work doesn’t simply meet code-requirements. It goes above and beyond, with a focus on achieving optimal safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness, in order to truly live up to our name. To learn more about our services or to receive a quote for your project, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.