Penn Fusion Engineering

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About the firm

Penn Fusion Engineering is a Philadelphia-area structural engineering practice founded in 2011, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and New York. It specializes in the structural analysis of rooftops for solar photovoltaic installations and provides engineering services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. It developed proprietary in-house software to expedite structural analysis and PV design for high-volume residential solar projects, and is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

Established
2011
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

Capabilities

Solar Structural Engineering

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Delivers structural analysis and photovoltaic system design for residential, commercial, and industrial rooftops, leveraging proprietary software to accelerate high-volume projects.

  • Residential Roof Structural Analysis

    Evaluates residential roofing structures to ensure safety and capacity for solar panel loads.

  • Commercial PV Roof Assessment

    Performs structural rooftop analyses for large-scale commercial facilities prior to solar installation.

  • Photovoltaic System Design

    Develops system designs for solar arrays and associated equipment, keeping pace with evolving technology.

  • AHJ Requirements Tracking

    Tracks specific and unique requirements across thousands of Authorities Having Jurisdiction to streamline approval.

  • Proprietary Solar Analysis Software

    Utilizes custom-developed software designed by professional engineers to expedite residential roof analyses with high accuracy.

Industrial Structural Engineering

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Designs specialized equipment supports and building modifications for heavy industrial applications.

  • Equipment Support Design

    Engineers supports for industrial equipment considering alignment, attachment, clearances, vibration, and corrosion factors.

  • Utility Support Design

    Collaborates with process and mechanical engineers to support plant utilities under gravity, environmental, and thermal loads.

  • Feasibility and Structural Assessment

    Evaluates existing facilities and structures for new equipment loads, utilizing 3D modeling to prevent construction interferences.

Commercial Structural Engineering

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Provides structural engineering support to architects and builders engaged in commercial construction projects.

  • Rooftop Equipment Support Analysis

    Analyzes and details support structures for commercial rooftops to accommodate air handlers, solar panels, and other equipment.

  • Existing Building Structural Modifications

    Engineers structural modifications for building reuse, including placing masonry wall lintels and evaluating floor loading changes.

  • New Commercial Construction Framing

    Applies experience with diverse materials and framing systems to design new commercial structures.

  • Online Structural Design Criteria Tool

    Offers an online wizard to streamline the completion of structural design criteria documentation.

Residential Structural Engineering

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Delivers structural expertise for the residential market, spanning custom home design and forensic investigations.

  • Single-Family House Structural Design

    Provides structural design services for new residential homes.

  • Forensic Structural Investigation

    Applies scientific analysis to investigate root causes of structural defects and foundation cracks.

  • Alternative Building Materials Design

    Designs homes utilizing energy-efficient products such as Structural Insulated Panels.

  • Residential Deficiency Consultation

    Investigates residential deficiencies and provides clear, easy-to-understand reports for homeowners.

Industries

Commercial · Industrial · Residential · Solar · Renewable Energy

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