Erkel, Greenfield & Associates, Inc.

Structural and earthquake engineering for high seismic regions

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About the firm

Erkel, Greenfield & Associates, Inc. is a Glendale, California structural engineering practice established in 1964, supported by a full staff of engineers, technical drafters, and field personnel. Specializing in earthquake design for new and existing buildings, it conducts most of its projects in high-risk seismic areas. Its portfolio includes the structural design of the 62-story Aon Center in Los Angeles, which at completion was the tallest building west of the Mississippi and the tallest in a high seismic-risk area. Project experience spans high-rise buildings, educational facilities, residential structures, hotels, entertainment venues, community centers, and seismic retrofits.

Established
1964
Firm type
Structural Engineering

Capabilities

Preliminary Planning

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Early-phase structural planning and engineering consultation to evaluate feasibility and conceptualize framing options.

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Conceptual Designs
  • Alternative Structural System Research
  • General Planning Consultation

Structural Engineering and Analysis

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Detailed building structural evaluation, seismic engineering, and documentation to prepare projects for permit acquisition and construction.

  • Structural Detailing
  • Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Evaluation
  • Specification Preparation and Review
  • Permit Acquisition Administration
  • Third-Party Design Peer Review

Construction Phase Services

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Structural observation, bid review, and quality control administration to ensure on-site alignment with construction documents.

  • Bid Analysis
  • Shop Drawing Review
  • Construction Site Observation
  • Quality Control Administration
  • Related Work Coordination Review

Existing Structures and Retrofit

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Structural evaluations, seismic strengthening designs, and tenant improvements for pre-existing building structures.

  • As-Built Documentation Preparation
  • Existing Structural Analysis
  • Insurance Risk Assessments
  • Seismic Strengthening Design
  • Tenant Improvements and Remodels

Industries

Commercial · Education · Residential · Hospitality · Arts & Culture

Projects

Aon Center

Los Angeles, CA · Commercial

Project details

Structural engineering and seismic design of the 62-story skyscraper (originally the First Interstate Tower and United California Bank world headquarters), which stood as the tallest building west of the Mississippi and the tallest in a high-risk seismic zone at its completion.