Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer

One of the challenges of real-world engineering problems is the need to predict the behavior of a system which may be complex, dynamic, nonlinear and subject to uncertainty as to loading and response. Foundation problems are a good example of this. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #geostructural #foundation #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #riskmanagement

The behavior of an excavation support system is a soil-structure interaction problem that is indeterminate, nonlinear, time-dependent and subject to uncertainty as to applied loading and soil resistance. Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer can assist owners, design professionals, contractors and other project stakeholders select, specify, analyze and design support of excavation systems and manage their risks. #structural #geostructural #foundation #SiteStructural #engineering #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #design #construction #riskmanagement #soe #excavations #excavationsupport

In densely developed areas, abutting properties are often exposed to risk or otherwise affected by construction. That makes the abutting property owners stakeholders in the performance of the project, even if they are not beneficiaries of it. The process of negotiating an access agreement for work connected to an adjacent construction project presents the abutter with an opportunity to be informed about the proposed work, identify risks and mitigate those risks through conditions to the access agreement. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #constructionengineering #forensicengineering #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagment #buildings #infrastructure #consulting #urbandesign #urbandevelopment #urbanconstruction

Urban construction is different and requires different approaches to design and construction. What works for rural or suburban projects may be cost-prohibitive or high-risk on an urban site. Proactive risk management and consideration of constructability are important for project success #urban #structuralengineering #civilengineering #sitestructural #geostructural #foundation #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagement

The specification and design of soil and rock anchors is an interdisciplinary problem, requiring both geotechnical and structural engineering capabilities. Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer specializes in these sorts of problems and has provided both recommendations for soil and rock anchor systems, as well as detailed design for construction. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #structural #geotechnical #geostructural #foundation #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction

Ordinarily, project owners and developers, along with their design team, do not need to be particularly concerned with temporary structures. They are merely the contractor’s “means and methods” and are the sole responsibility of the contractor. However, the owner and developer are stakeholders in the implementation of temporary systems on their project and should be concerned about the risks and rewards associated with temporary structures. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #constructionengineering #structures #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagment #buildings #infrastructure #consulting #temporaryworks

Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer (RJDCE) understands that design does not develop in a vacuum. As a small niche practice, RJDCE can offer flexibility to tailor a scope of services as broadly or as narrowly as the project demands. RJDCE's design services can range from consulting on concepts or preparation of a single specification to serving as engineer-of-record for foundations or structural systems and preparation of construction documents. #structuralengineering #foundations #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #design #construction

Construction projects often require the use of temporary structures such as excavation support systems, underpinning, scaffolds, bracing and shoring, formwork, falsework, work platforms, decking, roof protection and structures used in on-site contractor facilities. Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer can provide concept development, performance specification, analysis, design and review monitoring of a variety of temporary #structuralengineering #constructionengineering #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagement

The design of foundations, underpinning, excavation support systems and other geotechnical construction have structural considerations, like design loads, concrete reinforcing and connection design that may be beyond the core capabilities of geotechnical firms. Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer can provide geotechnical engineers with analysis and structural design of foundation elements, earth-retention systems and other structures, as well as assistance with specifications and construction documents. #structuralengineering #geotechnicalengineering #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction

Build-design is not a real construction delivery method. It is not as if a project owner sets out to have a contractor build something improvisationally only to have the design professional design the project after the fact and determine if it is acceptable. The process would be far too inefficient. Yet, situations arise in construction that resemble what a build-design delivery method might look like if it was real. #structuralengineering #civilengineering #geotechnicalengineering #constructionengineering #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagment #buildings #contractors #architects