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At Thornton Tomasetti, we engage a number of strategies to aid in the mitigation of earthquake hazards. A structure’s ability to resist ground-shaking depends on many factors, including structural configuration and material, foundation type, adjacent buildings, and soil conditions. We apply in-house and market-available analytical tools and computer applications, employing nonlinear analysis and performance-based design, to determine the seismic responses of structures and their components and to control structural response. Our post-earthquake investigations of damaged structures provide valuable information to supplement our computer analyses.
Our cutting-edge tools help preserve architectural design intent while providing cost-effective solutions to all types of earthquake-engineering problems. Thornton Tomasetti’s engineers combine analytical understanding with a thorough knowledge of existing and proposed seismic codes to design new structures, repairs and retrofits. We use advanced technologies – including base isolators, passive energy-dissipation devices and dampers, and state-of-the-art materials like fiber-reinforced composites – to enhance structural performance.
Thornton Tomasetti optimizes the design and performance of structures, materials and systems for projects of every size and level of complexity. An employee-owned organization of engineers, scientists, architects and other professionals collaborating from offices worldwide, we support clients by drawing on the diverse expertise of our integrated practices.
We are committed to be a sustainable and enduring organization and the global driver of innovation in our industry. Our Earthquake Engineering Services •
Performance-based seismic design
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Seismic evaluation and retrofit
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Seismic peer review and plan check
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Seismic risk and resiliency assessment
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BORP inspection services
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Earthquake damage assessment and repair
Offices Worldwide 707 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 4450 Los Angeles, CA 90017 +1.213.330.7000
ThorntonTomasetti.com