525kV Transformer Seismic Qualification
Power Transmission & Distribution
Project details
Seismic qualification and structural evaluation of a 525kV transformer.
W.E. Gundy & Associates, Inc.
Leaders in Structural & Earthquake Engineering
About the firm
W.E. Gundy & Associates, Inc. (WEGAI) is a structural engineering practice specializing in seismic qualification and structural evaluation of electrical-mechanical equipment and support structures for seismic, wind, ice, snow, wave, and operational loads. Established in 1981, it maintains a specialized focus in the seismic qualification and design of electrical substation transmission and distribution equipment as well as building electrical-mechanical systems worldwide. WEGAI provides comprehensive shake table testing and finite element modeling (FEM) analysis to validate structural dynamics and verify compliance with global standards such as IEEE-693, Eurocode, and OSHPD OSP. The engineering team holds Professional Structural Engineer (SE) and Civil Engineer (PE) licenses across numerous states, with NCEES registration enabling expedited reciprocity nationwide.
- Established
- 1981
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Civil Engineering
Credentials
OSHPD OSP Certification
People
Travis SoppePresident
David GundyExecutive Vice President
Capabilities
Seismic Qualification & Certification
Seismic testing, evaluation, and certification services to qualify electrical-mechanical and transmission and distribution equipment to global industry standards.
- Shake Table Testing
Physical dynamic testing on shake tables to validate and certify equipment performance under seismic loads.
- OSHPD OSP Certification
Seismic certification of building mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with OSHPD OSP requirements.
- EuroCode Compliance Services
Evaluation and testing of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with Eurocode seismic standards.
Structural Analysis & Modeling
Comprehensive structural evaluation of equipment and support structures for operational and environmental loads.
- Finite Element Modeling
Advanced finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate wind, ice, snow, wave, operational, and seismic forces on equipment.
Transmission & Distribution Equipment Engineering
Specialized structural and seismic design and evaluation of electrical substation transmission and distribution equipment.
Building Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Evaluation
Seismic qualification and structural evaluation of building mechanical and electrical systems.
Industries
Power Transmission & Distribution · Electric Utilities