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OLMM Consulting Engineers

San Francisco, CA

Expert consulting engineers in structural design, seismic evaluation, and retrofit design

Services
15
Offices
3
Projects
10
Leaders
3
Founded
1986

Overview

OLMM Consulting Engineers is a structural engineering practice founded in 1986, with offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and Bengaluru. It provides complete structural design, seismic analysis, and retrofit design services to both public and private sector clients. Its solutions address complex structural challenges across aviation, transit, education, healthcare, science and technology, and mixed-use housing sectors.

Founded
1986

Services

Structural Design

Analysis and design of buildings for lateral, wind, seismic, and impact loads, with capabilities spanning from simple linear static analysis to advanced dynamic and non-linear analysis.

Seismic Retrofit Design

Evaluation and development of efficient, cost-effective retrofit plans for existing lateral and gravity elements in structures ranging from historical landmarks to civic facilities.

Feasibility Studies

Independent structural analysis of proposed and existing buildings, featuring visual observation, deficiency identification, and lateral system exploration.

Seismic Equipment Anchorage

Anchorage and bracing design for non-structural elements such as partition walls, AHUs, chillers, cable trays, and specialized laboratory equipment.

Performance-Based Seismic Design

Advanced evaluation of buildings using ASCE/SEI 41-17 performance-based methodologies to identify critical deficiencies for specific performance targets.

Industries

Firm type

Projects

Terminal T3 West Expansion

San Francisco International Airport | Magnusson Klemencic Associates | Airports

Design of foundations, piles, pile caps, and ground level structural slabs to receive loading from baggage handling equipment and the two-story steel terminal expansion building above, using BIM and FEM technologies.

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Terminal T3 West Expansion - Courtyard 4 Connector Building

San Francisco International Airport | Corgan-Kuth Ranieri JV | Airports

Structural engineering services for the design of the foundation system of the Courtyard 4 Connector (C4C) building.

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West Field Parking Garage

San Francisco, CA | Corgan-Kuth Ranieri JV | Parking

Structural engineering services for the new foundation design of a six-story parking garage structure, as well as structural renovations and tenant improvements for an existing post office building.

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Terminal-2, San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco, CA | Gensler | Airports

Feasibility and detailed seismic evaluation to study the rehabilitation of the former International Terminal, including the development of conceptual strengthening schemes using essential facilities' seismic criteria to ensure operational continuity.

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Boarding Area G and New International Terminal, San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco, CA | HOK & SOM | Airports

Structural engineering design for a 380,000 square foot, three-story steel arrival terminal, along with five-story, one-million square foot steel frame boarding areas flanking each side of the main terminal using performance-based seismic criteria.

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Terminal-2 Extension, Oakland International Airport

Oakland, CA | Jacobs / Carter Burgess | Airports

Structural engineering and performance-based seismic design for a new two-story, 110,000 square foot steel frame concourse building, incorporating sustainable design elements that contributed to LEED Silver certification.

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BART Silicon Valley Extension Phase II - Ancillary Buildings

San Jose, CA | Kiewit Shea Traylor, JV | Transit

Conceptual design of permanent above-grade and below-grade ancillary buildings, including ventilation, mechanical, and electrical facilities at the East and West Portals.

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BART Oakland Airport Connector

San Francisco Bay Area | Parsons Transportation Group | Transit

Complete structural engineering and construction administration services for three stations connecting the Coliseum BART station to Oakland International Airport.

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BART Coliseum Station Seismic Retrofit

San Francisco Bay Area | Parsons Transportation Group | Transit

Detailed three-dimensional response spectrum analysis and retrofit design concepts developed to minimize disruption to operations during construction.

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Seismic Retrofit of Daly City and Lafayette BART Stations

Daly City and Lafayette, CA | Bechtel Corporation/BART | Transit

Complete structural engineering, seismic analyses, and retrofit design services, managing civil, traffic, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical sub-consultants alongside construction support.

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Credentials and affiliations

Awards

AISC IDEAS National Award for the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San FranciscoAISC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San FranciscoAISC Outstanding Structural Engineering Project of the Year for the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San FranciscoAISC IDEAS2 National Certificate of Recognition for the San Francisco International Airport Terminal-2 RehabilitationSEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award of Merit for Seismic Retrofit & Rehabilitation of Terminal-2, San Francisco International AirportAISC Engineering Award of Excellence for the New International Terminal, San Francisco International AirportSEAOC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for the New International Terminal, San Francisco International AirportSEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for seismic strengthening of the Asian Art Museum, San FranciscoSEAOC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for the New San Francisco Main LibraryNational Trust for Historic Preservation National Preservation Award for Seismic upgrade of the historic San Francisco City HallAmerican Concrete Institute Award for Structural Engineering for City Center Parking Garage, OaklandSEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for the seismic strengthening of the San Jose Police Administration BuildingAmerican Concrete Institute Excellence in Reinforced Concrete Design Award for Pioneer Place, Portland, OregonDesign-Build Institute of America (Western Pacific Region) Award of Distinction for the Highland Hospital Specialty Care Building, Oakland, CA

Leadership

Badri K. Prasad

Managing Principal | President and CEO

S.E.

California and Washington licensed civil and structural engineer with over 30 years of experience leading structural design teams for major healthcare, education, airport, science and technology, and seismic retrofit projects. He serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) and has co-authored several structural design publications.

Tomasz Wienskowski

Associate Principal

S.E., LEED AP

California licensed civil and structural engineer with over 20 years of structural design experience spanning the civic, aviation, transportation, education, healthcare, and science and technology sectors.

Mallikarjuna (Mallik) Doddupla

Associate

S.E.

California licensed civil and structural engineer with more than 25 years of structural analysis, design, and construction administration experience, specializing in office, high-rise residential, and mixed-use projects.

Publications

Design of Diaphragms, Chords and Collectors

article | National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA)

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Design of Diaphragm for Common Irregularities in Buildings

article | National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA)

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Testimonials

OLMM's attention to design coordination and detail was readily apparent by the lack of any significant structural challenges during construction. OLMM's level of service and availability of resources to meet our fast-track schedule was comparable to any large organization with whom I have previously worked. That is why I would recommend OLMM to other contractors, designers, or owners - and why I would hire OLMM again in the future.

Ryan McKenzie, Vice President, Clark Construction

Offices

San Francisco Office

Headquarters

156 Ellis Street, 2nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94102

United States

(415) 882-9449

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Oakland Office

1305 Franklin Street, Suite 312

Oakland, CA 94612

United States

(510) 433-0828

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Bengaluru Office

Kirloskar Tech Park, 7th Floor, Hebbal

Bengaluru 560024

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