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Naval Hospital, Oakland CA - BQE performed Seismic Analysis using
3D dynamic analysis software to determine the performance of this precast concrete
building standing nine stories high in the city of Oakland, California. The building was
built in 1968.
Cooper Arms Apartments, Long Beach CA
- In 1992 BQE was awarded an "Excellence in Structural Design"
by the Consulting Structural Engineers Society for the seismic retrofit design for the
Cooper Arms building. The challenge in the design was to maintain the historic fabric of
the building while strengthening it for future ground shaking. The entire design was
completed using 3D computer analysis.
Holiday Inn hotel, Santa Monica, CA
- This 10 story luxury hotel has been designed to withstand a higher level of
earthquake forces by using a Performance Based engineering design concept. BQE also
managed the construction of the seismic retrofit phase of this project.
Farmer and Merchants Bank, Long Beach, CA
- This 12 story non-ductile concrete frame building was designed for the 1940 El Centro
earthquake. The retrofit was limited to strategic column jacketing and one concrete shear
wall along the back elevation of the building. BQE was involved in the redesign of this
project and was able to save the owners over 1.8 million dollars in construction costs.
Saint Regis Apartments, Long Beach, CA
- First of its kind, this historic landmark building was designed to withstand
larger ground shaking. This design involved use of sophisticated computer analysis
resulting in a economical design. BQE contributed towards the development of guidelines
for strengthening the non-ductile concrete frame building (Div 95) utilizing the design
experience from this project.
Blackstone Hotel, Long Beach, CA
- This non-ductile concrete frame building with masonry infill was analyzed and
designed using a three dimensional dynamic analysis.
Long Beach Water Department, CA - This four
story concrete frame and concrete shear wall building has a concrete lift slab at all
levels. The building was analyzed using the "Performance based" design criteria
and the goal was to keep the facility operational after a strong ground motion.
Malaga Cove Plaza, PVE, CA - This
historic landmark located in the city of Palos Verdes Estates is built using unreinforced
masonry. BQE utilized its innovative CenterCore technology to
strengthen the building without disturbing the current tenants.
Fullerton Police Department, Fullerton, CA
- This historic landmark building was designed to resist strong ground motions. The
design is currently in progress. A PML study was also performed.
City Hall Building, Fullerton, CA
- BQE Inc. was chosen by the City of Fullerton to retrofit the main City Hall
building. The contract was awarded based on our expertise in the field of seismic
strengthening and our well known state-of-the-art computer analysis capabilities. A PML
study of the building was also performed.
Cabrillo Square Apartments, San Diego, CA
- Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, this fifteen story high-rise
residential building with a five story parking structure went through a detailed probable
maximum loss (PML) analysis. BQE has been awarded the complete retrofit to the tower using
the performance based engineering.
Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
- An historic 8-story steel frame and reinforced concrete Hotel with
hollow clay tile interior walls. Structural inspection report prior to Northridge
Earthquake predicted behavior and performance of the building during the January 17th,
1994, Northridge event.
Chapman Building, Fullerton, CA
- Located in the heart of downtown Fullerton, this historic landmark was
strengthened to resist larger ground shaking. The steel frame building was analyzed and
designed using a three dimensional computer analysis software. A PML anaylsis was also
performed for the former owner.
Jet Rag retail center, Los Angeles CA
- This famous retail center located at the 825 N La Brea Avenue was designed by
Keith Greco. For this project Keith choose to create an avante grade design featuring a
series of bombs thrusting through the windows. BQE Inc. did the structural design and
retrofit for the building. The design challenge was highly recognized bythe
engineering community and earned a fourpage article in the Modern Steel magazine in Feb
1998. (See Bombs Away)
Armani of Santa Monica, CA - Located
at 185 Pier Avenue in the City of Santa Monica, this historic building housed the famous
Armani store. BQE Inc. was responsible for the seismic retrofit of this historic landmark.
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Naval Hospital, Oakland CA - BQE performed Seismic Analysis using
3D dynamic analysis software to determine the performance of this precast concrete
building standing nine stories high in the city of Oakland, California. The building was
built in 1968. 
Cooper Arms Apartments, Long Beach CA
- In 1992 BQE was awarded an "Excellence in Structural Design"
by the Consulting Structural Engineers Society for the seismic retrofit design for the
Cooper Arms building. The challenge in the design was to maintain the historic fabric of
the building while strengthening it for future ground shaking. The entire design was
completed using 3D computer analysis.
Holiday Inn hotel, Santa Monica, CA
- This 10 story luxury hotel has been designed to withstand a higher level of
earthquake forces by using a Performance Based engineering design concept. BQE also
managed the construction of the seismic retrofit phase of this project.
Farmer and Merchants Bank, Long Beach, CA
- This 12 story non-ductile concrete frame building was designed for the 1940 El Centro
earthquake. The retrofit was limited to strategic column jacketing and one concrete shear
wall along the back elevation of the building. BQE was involved in the redesign of this
project and was able to save the owners over 1.8 million dollars in construction costs.
Saint Regis Apartments, Long Beach, CA
- First of its kind, this historic landmark building was designed to withstand
larger ground shaking. This design involved use of sophisticated computer analysis
resulting in a economical design. BQE contributed towards the development of guidelines
for strengthening the non-ductile concrete frame building (Div 95) utilizing the design
experience from this project.
Blackstone Hotel, Long Beach, CA
- This non-ductile concrete frame building with masonry infill was analyzed and
designed using a three dimensional dynamic analysis. 
Long Beach Water Department, CA - This four
story concrete frame and concrete shear wall building has a concrete lift slab at all
levels. The building was analyzed using the "Performance based" design criteria
and the goal was to keep the facility operational after a strong ground motion. 
Malaga Cove Plaza, PVE, CA - This
historic landmark located in the city of Palos Verdes Estates is built using unreinforced
masonry. BQE utilized its innovative 
Fullerton Police Department, Fullerton, CA
- This historic landmark building was designed to resist strong ground motions. The
design is currently in progress. A PML study was also performed.
City Hall Building, Fullerton, CA
- BQE Inc. was chosen by the City of Fullerton to retrofit the main City Hall
building. The contract was awarded based on our expertise in the field of seismic
strengthening and our well known state-of-the-art computer analysis capabilities. A PML
study of the building was also performed.
Cabrillo Square Apartments, San Diego, CA
- Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, this fifteen story high-rise
residential building with a five story parking structure went through a detailed probable
maximum loss (PML) analysis. BQE has been awarded the complete retrofit to the tower using
the performance based engineering.
Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
- An historic 8-story steel frame and reinforced concrete Hotel with
hollow clay tile interior walls. Structural inspection report prior to Northridge
Earthquake predicted behavior and performance of the building during the January 17th,
1994, Northridge event.
Chapman Building, Fullerton, CA
- Located in the heart of downtown Fullerton, this historic landmark was
strengthened to resist larger ground shaking. The steel frame building was analyzed and
designed using a three dimensional computer analysis software. A PML anaylsis was also
performed for the former owner.
Jet Rag retail center, Los Angeles CA
- This famous retail center located at the 825 N La Brea Avenue was designed by
Keith Greco. For this project Keith choose to create an avante grade design featuring a
series of bombs thrusting through the windows. BQE Inc. did the structural design and
retrofit for the building. The design challenge was highly recognized bythe
engineering community and earned a fourpage article in the Modern Steel magazine in Feb
1998. (See Bombs Away)
Armani of Santa Monica, CA - Located
at 185 Pier Avenue in the City of Santa Monica, this historic building housed the famous
Armani store. BQE Inc. was responsible for the seismic retrofit of this historic landmark.