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Hamilton, MT
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Altitude Engineering is a structural engineering firm located in the Bitterroot Valley, just south of Missoula, Montana. Altitude Engineering specializes in steel and aluminum structures and provides economical designs using precast and cast-in-place concrete, masonry, timber, and log framing. Altitude Engineering holds professional engineering registrations in thirteen states: Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Alaska, Washington, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, Arkansas, Vermont, and Oklahoma. Representative project experience includes waterpark enclosure structures, aviation hangars, industrial crane pedestals, hospital expansions, and commercial facilities.
Structural analysis and design across a range of framing systems.
Detailed fabrication drawings and structural calculations for specialty steel structures and equipment supports.
3D finite element analysis supports complex structural systems.
Full-service CAD drawing production for structural construction documents, or collaborative work with client drafting departments.
2011 | Jay Peak, VT | Openaire Inc. | Sports & Recreation
Aluminum enclosure structure with a footprint over 39,000 sq. ft. and approximately five stories in height, enclosing multiple water slides and pool area with 26 operable skylight roof panels. Altitude Engineering contributed to five waterpark enclosure buildings throughout the United States for Openaire Inc.
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Steel-framed aircraft hangar combined with a two-story wood-framed office building and a three-tier timber-framed observation tower using mortise and tenon joinery.
View project sourceSouthern Florida | Industrial
Fabrication drawings and structural calculations for a steel-framed pedestal supporting a Palfinger articulating crane capable of 4.5-ton lifts at 70-ft radius, designed for use within an existing nuclear power plant. Included FEA modeling for counterweight sizing and 360-degree slew load checking.
View project sourceHospitality
Structural design of a log and timber building with approximately 10,500 sq. ft. main floor and 3,200 sq. ft. upper level, including specialized heavy log truss connections for the Porte Cochere entry area.
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