Conceptual Engineering, Design, and Analysis of
Industrial Structures
We apply our structural engineering expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and technically sound solutions tailored to the specific needs of each project.
The Foundation:
Structural Analysis
Structural analysis is the cornerstone of any engineering project. Using advanced tools and numerical methods, we evaluate how structures behave under different loads, ensuring their strength, stability, and functionality. This process is essential to guarantee project safety and design efficiency.
CADE covers everything from conceptual design to detailed 2D/3D engineering (valid for fabrication), as well as structural analysis and simulation (FEA/CFD), in compliance with most internationally recognized codes and standards.
In collaboration with prestigious institutes and laboratories, we also integrate wind tunnel testing and strength testing into structural and design engineering projects.
Structural Design, Validation, and Optimization
Conceptual and Detailed 3D/2D
Efficient structural design goes beyond safety—it must also be cost-effective and sustainable. Through design optimization techniques, we identify solutions that reduce material use and construction costs while maintaining structural integrity and code compliance.
Machinery
Industrial ducts and stacks
Tanks and silos
Industrial buildings
Heavy-duty structures
Solar structures (fixed, trackers, CSP collectors)
Vessels and submarines
Pressure and process equipment
Communication and electrification towers
Railway vehicle frames
Manufacturing and handling tooling
And more
Load Study and Definition
Regulatory compliance is essential at every project stage. We prepare all necessary technical documentation to ensure traceability, legal conformity, and structural design coherence with both local and international standards—simplifying approvals from regulatory authorities.
Design Codes and Standards Applied:
General standards: Eurocode, CTE, NCSE-02, AISC, ASCE 07, IBC, CFE, Alberta Building Code, NEC-SE, etc.
Specific-use standards: FEM 1.001, CICIND, UNE-EN 13001, UNE-EN 14033, UNE-EN 12663, DNV, etc.
We also perform specialized studies to determine load behavior for particular structures using CFD simulations or wind tunnel testing.
Structural Engineering
Precision, Efficiency, and Collaboration
In our structural engineering projects, we combine technical rigor with a comprehensive vision of both design and construction. We perform advanced structural calculations to ensure safety and stability while optimizing material and resource use.
Our method leverages simulation and modeling tools to predict real-world behavior before execution, minimizing risk and improving decision-making. We work under strict code compliance and produce detailed technical documentation that supports every phase of the project.
Our experience spans both steel and concrete structures, always adapting to the specific requirements of each project. We also promote active collaboration with architects, engineers, and developers to integrate efficient and functional solutions aligned with the overall design vision.
CADE also provides consulting services for large-scale production of structural products, covering:
Design of manufacturing and assembly tooling
Definition of inspection procedures and statistical control
Quality assurance planning
Additionally, we offer engineering and consulting services for existing structures subjected to extreme load conditions or new demands outside original design parameters, supporting:
Life extension evaluations
Design validation
Re-engineering
