Linchpin donated their time and services in creating this unique Truckee community project. The site’s incorporation of the Bay Bridge provides a historic design to the Railway platform for the Kids Railroad in Truckee. A huge thanks to Erin Broomhall, who was crucial to the success this project through the development of the site’s plans. […]
Linchpin provided services to permit this private treehouse so that it could become an overnight rental. Linchpin provided structural engineering for the treehouse structure, its tree attachment, as well as the trees themselves.
Linchpin worked with the Truckee Trails Foundation to design this robust pedestrian bridge that serves as a connector for a recreational trail that runs between Northstar resort and Waddell Ranch. The bridge spans clear across the river to low-profile concrete abutments that keep the bridge accessible for bicyclists and other traffic. Its design involved coordination […]
Linchpin engineered the required bracing for a pre-existing brick wall that was incorporated into the repurposed building space. The project required metal rank shores to support the load of the wall while the remaining structure was built. The team has a full and extensive range of experiences to provide optimal and shoring solutions for projects […]
Linchpin Senior Principal Douglas Gadow investigated extreme ice build-up at this multi-residential complex. The investigation included determining the cause of the ice build up as well as ascertaining the effect on the structural framing.
A local quarry worked with the team to design a modification plan regarding one of their conveyor towers. The team designed a three step repair plan that would return the structural integrity of the tower as well as have the tower operational in a quick manner. The repairs took place in many places of the […]
Linchpin provided structural consulting services for this private tree house in Nicaragua. The services incorporated the tree house structure, its tree attachment, as well as the trees themselves.
Linchpin Structural Engineering provided Demolition Engineering Consultation to the demolition contractors, FERMA, taking down the old Sacramento Downtown Mall. The Mall is being removed to make way for the new Kings Arena. View a time lapse video of the demolition here.
Linchpin was retained to investigate cracking around the structure. The investigation included evaluating structural frame elements and the post tensioned slab. Water had penetrated the slab and was deteriorating the post tensioning. Linchpin was the engineer of record for the structural repairs to the slab that included partial post tension wire replacement.
Linchpin provided structural consulting on this private treehouse in Santa Rosa. The treehouse features a bathroom and outdoor shower. It is situated on a bluff in a large Coastal Live Oak. Linchpin provides treehouse engineering as well as engineering for challenge courses, such as ziplines or ropes courses.
Linchpin designed special frames to support extremely heavy equipment for a private client that needed the frame s to support a wide variety of mechanical equipment for their plant.
California State Parks requested emergency consultation for this historic stamp mill at Plumas-Eureka State Park, in Johnsville, California. The structure was constructed in 1876 and has been out of use since the 1950s. Recently the structure was exhibiting a partial roof collapse. Linchpin visited the building to determine that the leaky roof had led to […]
Linchpin provided engineering consultation to North Tahoe Adventure’s Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park at Granlibakken. Linchpin worked with the course builders and operator to achieve their goals while meeting regulatory and industry guidelines. Linchpin provides challenge course engineering as well as engineering for treehouses. Check out the park here.
Linchpin acted as the structural engineer and provided shoring designs for a commercial building. The project required metal rank shores to support the loads of the newly created walls while the remaining infrastructure was being built. The team has a full and extensive range of experiences to provide optimal and shoring solutions for projects like […]