
Structured Design & Consulting LLC
Engineering with Excellence
About the firm
Structured Design & Consulting LLC is a multidisciplinary engineering practice specializing in structural, civil, geotechnical, and construction engineering services. Founded in 2013 and based in the Columbus, Ohio area, it provides contractor-focused solutions for hundreds of projects nationwide. The practice brings intensive field-tested perspective to design-build logistics, structural steel, foundation underpinning, and deep excavation bracing.
- Established
- 2013
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Structural Engineering
People
Dax ClapsaddleManaging Member
Capabilities
Structural Engineering
Service websiteDelivers buildable structural designs and calculations for projects up to four stories tall, integrating practical contractor-focused insights to translate architectural visions into reality.
- Timber Design
Provides engineered wood framing and timber system designs.
- Reinforced Concrete Design
Designs durable concrete elements and framing systems.
- Steel Design
Develops structural steel framing plans and connection designs.
- Masonry Wall Design
Engineers load-bearing and non-load-bearing masonry wall systems.
- Structural Consulting
Advises on structural feasibility, material selection, and code compliance.
Geotechnical Engineering
Service websiteAnalyzes subsurface soil conditions and ground bearing pressures to inform foundation design and prevent slope failure.
- Ground Bearing Pressure Analysis
Evaluates the capacity of site soil to support structural loads safely.
- Slope Stability Analysis
Evaluates soil conditions and designs stabilizing systems for slopes.
Construction Engineering
Service websiteOffers contractor-focused services designed to support heavy civil and structural construction processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance on the jobsite.
- Cofferdam Planning
Designs temporary water-excluding enclosures for dry work environments.
- Falsework Planning
Engineers temporary structures to support concrete or steel during construction.
- Beam Erection Planning
Develops detailed sequencing and safety plans for structural beam placement.
- Temporary Structural Support Planning
Designs bracing and shoring to maintain structural stability during renovations or construction stages.
- Critical Lift Planning
Engineers safe rigging and lifting procedures for heavy or complex crane operations.
- Engineered Shop Drawing Submittals
Prepares fully stamped shop drawings for contractor and fabrication use.
- Fractional Chief Engineering
Provides outsourced chief engineering leadership to construction businesses.
Geostructural Engineering
Service websiteAddresses the critical interface of soil and structure, designing earth retention, specialized foundations, and slope stability solutions.
- Foundation Design
Designs robust shallow and deep foundation systems.
- Permanent Earth Retention Design
Engineers permanent earth retention and support systems.
- Micro-piles and Push Piers
Designs deep foundation underpinning systems for stable load transfer.
- Soil Anchor Tiebacks
Engineers tension anchors to secure retaining walls and excavation supports.
- Retaining Wall Design
Engineers concrete, masonry, or gravity retaining structures.
Residential Engineering
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Focuses On The Unique Needs Of Homebuilders
Support includes Focuses on the unique needs of homebuilders.
- Residential Developers
Support includes residential developers.
- Offering Structural Designs For Residential Projects Up To Four Stories With A Practical
Support includes offering structural designs for residential projects up to four stories with a practical.
- Contractor-first Mindset
Support includes contractor-first mindset.
Civil Engineering
Service websiteProvides site-level infrastructure plans and structural solutions for exterior pavements and temporary water crossings.
- Pavement and Hardscape Design
Designs durable hardscapes and pavement sections for vehicular and pedestrian use.
- Causeway Planning
Engineers temporary or permanent access pathways over water or marshy ground.
Industries
Residential · Commercial · Infrastructure
Projects
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