Petra Seismic Design

Petra Seismic Design is a small, four-employee company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in seismic, wind, and pipe stress engineering. They provide a comprehensive suite of services for non-structural building components, serving a wide range of clients including architects, building officials, building owners, general contractors, manufacturers, mechanical contractors, mechanical engineers, plumbing contractors, sheet metal contractors, structural engineers, fire protection specialists, electrical contractors, and electrical engineers. The company offers risk assessments, project-specific code evaluations, investigation of life safety risks, appraisal of potential commercial loss, and estimation of non-structural restraint costs. Their services also encompass design, testing, analysis, and calculations, including IBC code calculations, finite element analysis, pipe/duct/equipment support and restraint analysis, pipe stress analysis, and equipment evaluation. Petra Seismic Design also conducts field inspections, verifying compliance of restraint installations and providing Seismic and Wind Equipment Lists (SWEL) to document project status. Petra Seismic Design differentiates itself through its IAS-accredited staff, commitment to IBC-compliant special inspections, and comprehensive training programs. They offer PDH seminars and trade organization support, installation and inspection training, code requirements and industry standards education, practical guides, technical bulletins, and publications. Their training is available on-site, in classrooms, or in-house, catering to diverse learning needs. Petra Seismic Design can be contacted through their website at petraseismicdesign.com.