Structural Engineering

Hirani prides itself on solving both complex and relatively simple structural projects in a correct, timely and cost-effective manner.

Hirani’s Structural Department is comprised of highly qualified, experienced and licensed engineers. Services include design of new and rehabilitation of existing:

Residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings
Bridges and tunnels
Marine structures
Pumping stations and combined sewer outfall facilities

Engineering design services include:

Foundation/substructure
Superstructure
Shoring/Underpinning
Code compliance reviews
Forensic engineering
Local Law 11 reports

The engineering design team clientele includes such prominent agencies as:

New York City Department of Environmental Protection
New York City School Construction Authority
New Jersey School Construction Authority
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Metropolitan Bridge and Tunnel Authority
New York State Dormitory Authority
New York State School Construction Authority
State University of New York at Stony Brook
State University of New York at Old Westbury
Columbia University

Representative Projects

NYCDDC Build It Back

Hirani provided structural design, geotechnical investigations and land surveying services for residential structures that were determined to be substantially damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

Resort World Casino at Aqueduct Parking Garage and Casino

This large scale revitalization project of the existing Aqueduct Racetrack located in South Ozone Park, Queens was undertaken by the NYS Office of General Services.

New Child Care Center at SUNY Farmingdale

Bridge Rehabilitation, Final Design, Drawbridge Repair,Loop Parkway and Meadowbrook Parkway

The project included architectural, electrical and mechanical system improvement for 2 bridges. Work included replacement of motor breaks and seals, new generator switch/gauges, new rack/pinion gears and associated elements.

Preliminary Design for the Replacement of the Ellison Avenue Bridge

Hirani provided structural and civil engineering support services as a sub-consultant to PB Americas to determine the best option to provide additional vertical clearance between the tracks and a new bridge.

NYC Build It Back

As part of a team headed by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), Hirani is providing multidisciplinary Architectural/Engineering Design.

Bridge Rehab Design Services

The contract included modifications to existing bridge configurations by replacing some of the concrete deck expansion joints with a link slab design.