Alpha Structural, Inc.

49 years ago today, on November 29, 1975, the Kalapana earthquake struck the Island of Hawaii with a 7.7 magnitude. This powerful quake was the strongest to hit Hawaii in the 20th century. The earthquake triggered a tsunami with waves reaching up to 47 feet, which devastated the southern coastline, flooding homes and sweeping away infrastructure. It also triggered a small, brief eruption of Kilauea volcano. Two lives were lost, and several others were injured, while tons of damage was inflicted across the island. The Kalapana earthquake highlighted Hawaii’s unique geological risks, including the relationship between seismic activity and volcanic eruptions. This event spurred advancements in seismic monitoring and preparedness, emphasizing the importance of early warning systems and stronger infrastructure. Today, we remember the lives affected and acknowledge the efforts made since then to safeguard communities against future seismic threats. #1975 #Kalapana #Hawaii #Earthquake #SeismicSafety #EarthquakeAwareness #BuildingCodes #Resilience

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Each week we do assessments all over Los Angeles and Orange County. While on our usual assessments (hillside repair, soft-story, non-ductile concrete buildings, retaining walls, foundation replacements, retrofits, etc.) we took pictures and wanted to highlight some of what we saw. 1: In Rolling Hills Estates, the constant land movement is causing this home to rip apart. The house is splitting down the middle as the shifting ground beneath it destabilizes the foundation. 2: Massive cracks have formed in the walls and floors, and the kitchen cabinets are pulling away from the walls. The structural integrity of the home is quickly worsening as the ground movement continues. 3: This girder is split in two. A girder is meant to distribute the load of the structure evenly across the foundation. With this damage, the home is no longer properly supported, posing significant structural risks. 4: This home has 6 internal stem walls, all severely affected by spalling. 5: The damage appears to come from long-neglected plumbing issues, which not only caused spall damage but also led to parts of the interior floor being uplifted. With the stem walls weakened, they can no longer provide adequate support for the home. 6: On the right, you can see an old block wall originally built to support this deck. On the left are stacked CMU block walls that were added in an attempt to terrace the hillside. However, these walls lack rebar reinforcement and concrete-filled cells, making them structurally unstable. Over time, the walls have started sliding down the hillside. 7: This deck's foundation was not properly built to hillside building codes. A small landslide caused by a burst irrigation line further undermined the deck’s footing, which also lacked the proper embedment for stability. #FoundationRepair #RealEstate #Engineering #HillsideFailure #Fail #Structural #Homeowners #FoundationInspection #StructuralRepairs #Repairs #Construction #Rain #Landslide #Hillside

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Recently, we had the pleasure of helping this valued client once again, installing 5 rows of pipe and board to reinforce their hillside. This follows our landslide repair project from last year, where we built a 60-foot retaining wall on the other side of their home. Have a challenging slope that needs repairs? Call us today to find the best solution for you! #pipeandboard #hillside #landslide #repair #project #job #retainingwall #sloperepair #tightacess #construction #structural #hollywood #hills

Prepare for the rainy season with Alpha Structural – your go-to experts in structural, drainage, and subterranean waterproofing solutions. Give us a call today at 323-258-5482! #Rainstorm #Rain #RainyDay #Mitigation #Prevention #Subterranean #Waterproofing #Drainage #Structural #WaterIntrusion #Construction #Engineering #SoCal #Realtor #PropertyManagement #Property #Building #Home

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Each week we do assessments all over Los Angeles and Orange County. While on our usual assessments (hillside repair, soft-story, non-ductile concrete buildings, retaining walls, foundation replacements, retrofits, etc.) we took pictures and wanted to highlight some of what we saw. 1: A few months ago, this hillside experienced a huge landslide that crashed into this home and caused extensive damage. 2: Heavy rains can trigger landslides, especially in hillside areas, as the soil becomes oversaturated and loses stability. It's been a devastating situation for the homeowner, highlighting the powerful and unpredictable nature of slope movement. 3: These contractors must have seen the word “quik” and ran with it. This is an ineffective method intended as a reinforcement for the home. A properly built post-and-pier foundation would provide more stability and ensure proper load distribution. 4: Water intrusion has caused this foundation to spall, weakening it over time. This has also led to delamination of the concrete, exposing the corroded rebar underneath. 5: When framing this cripple wall, another company inexplicably left it short and filled in the gap with 2x6s at the top. This only weakens the structure, making it vulnerable to lateral movement, such as earthquakes. 6: A water leak through this balcony allowed moisture to seep in, leading to extensive wood rot and decay. 7: Over time, the structural integrity weakened to the point where holes formed. This highlights the importance of regular maintenance and timely repairs to ensure the longevity of the structure. #FoundationRepair #RealEstate #Engineering #HillsideFailure #Fail #Structural #Homeowners #FoundationInspection #StructuralRepairs #Repairs #Construction #Rain #Landslide #Hillside

Great weather, and a great team drilling away up on Mulholland. This landslide has no chance! ☀️🚧🏗️ #sunny #sunnyday #mulhollanddrive #losangeles #hollywood #hollywoodhills #socal #cali #california #construction #drilling #drillingrig #engineering #geology #hillside #landslide #structuralengineering #civilengineering #builders #realestate #losangelesrealestate #constructionlife #engineeringlife #structural #repair