Morales Consulting Engineers

Morales Consulting Engineers provides structural analysis, design, detailing, construction, and threshold inspection services for a range of building types and infrastructure.

• Architectural Buildings

  Structural analysis, design, detailing, and threshold inspection for commercial, residential, and religious buildings, including wind-resistant mid-rise structures.

• Bridges & Transportation Structures

  Design and analysis of FDOT bridges, pedestrian trail bridges, overpasses, box culverts, and intermodal transfer facilities.

• Special Structures

  Custom structural design solutions for challenging or non-standard engineering projects.

• Structural Forensic Services

  Investigation of structural failures, distress conditions, hurricane-related damage assessments, and repair designs.

The practice has extensive specialized experience in the investigation, inspection, analysis, rehabilitation, and design of waterfront facilities.

• Wharves and Piers

  Analysis and design of deepwater wharves, concrete and timber piers, and associated structural systems.

• Bulkheads and Cofferdams

  Design of soil-retaining waterfront walls, permanent bulkheads, and critical cofferdams for dry excavation.

• Roll On/Roll Off Piers

  Specialized design of RO/RO pier facilities to support heavy vehicular and cargo loading.

• Mooring and Breasting Dolphins

  Structural design of offshore mooring and breasting dolphins, including fender systems and mooring devices.

• Ship Repair Facilities

  Engineering design and evaluation for graving docks, floating dry-docks, basins, and ship rails.

• Container and Gantry Crane Rails

  High-capacity foundation and rail design for port container cranes and heavy cargo handling.

• Marinas and Boat Ramps

  Design of public and private boat ramps, marina docks, floating structures, and small craft facilities.

• Shore Protection Systems and Breakwaters

  Design of coastal breakwaters, revetments, and shore protection systems to mitigate erosion.

• Underwater Inspection

  Investigation and evaluation of underwater structural components to assess condition and repair needs.

• Waterfront Rehabilitation and Adaptive Re-Use

  Rehabilitation, structural repair, and adaptive reuse of historic and existing waterfront facilities.

Morales Consulting Engineers supports site evaluation and construction engineering for development and temporary works needs.

• Permitting Coordination

  Coordination of planning and required evaluations to streamline municipal, state, and federal permitting processes.

• Drainage Structures

  Design of specialized weirs, drainage structures, and systems to manage controlled discharge and runoff.

• Temporary Bulkheads and Cofferdams

  Construction engineering for temporary bulkheads, cofferdams, and retaining systems to protect excavation sites.

• Construction Trestles

  Design of temporary timber or steel construction trestles to provide equipment access in challenging terrain.

• Temporary Retaining Systems

  Engineering of temporary support systems, ramps for barge equipment, and reinforcement for damaged structures.

Planning and concept-stage support that carries transportation and infrastructure work from feasibility review into construction.

The practice coordinates environmental and development requirements to secure necessary permits while protecting ecological assets like wetlands.

Expert evaluation of structural damage and failures, providing detailed repair cost estimates and professional expert witness testimony for legal and insurance disputes.