Structural Engineering · Missouri
Structural Engineering Built for Construction.
Practical, responsive engineering solutions for contractors, builders, architects, and construction professionals throughout Missouri.
Clear design, accurate documentation, and construction-focused support — with engineering services under the direction and oversight of a Missouri-licensed Professional Engineer.
Free initial consultation and preliminary assessment available.
Services
Structural Solutions Built for the Field.
Foundation Engineering
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Footing Design
Isolated and combined spread footings designed for bearing capacity, settlement, overturning, and sliding requirements, with applicable reinforcement and seismic provisions.
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Slab-on-Grade Design
Structural and serviceability design based on loading, site and soil conditions, with reinforcement provisions for effective crack control and long-term performance.
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Base Plate & Anchor Bolt Design
Steel-to-concrete connection design for transferring axial forces, shear, and moments from structural columns into the foundation system.
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Retaining Wall Design
Cantilever and gravity retaining wall design addressing earth pressure, surcharge, drainage, bearing, sliding, and overturning stability.
Cold-Formed Steel (CFS)
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Load-Bearing Wall Systems
Stud, track, and header design for axial, wind, and seismic demands in accordance with applicable AISI and SSMA requirements.
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Non-Load-Bearing Wall Systems
Efficient partition and curtain wall framing designed to satisfy strength and deflection requirements while optimizing material use.
Structural Steel & PEMB
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Structural Steel Design
Structural steel framing, members, connections, canopies, mezzanines, and related structural systems for commercial construction.
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PEMB Foundation Design
Foundation engineering for pre-engineered metal buildings, including footings, base plates, anchor bolts, and foundation calculations.
Structural Drafting & Support
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Structural Drafting & Documentation
Clear, accurate, construction-ready drawings including foundation plans, framing plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, and revisions.
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Overflow Engineering & Drafting Support
Flexible support for engineering and construction firms managing increased workloads, additional projects, or tight deadlines.
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Free Initial Consultation
Complimentary initial consultation and preliminary assessment to discuss project requirements, potential solutions, and an initial engineering fee estimate.
About CTE
Practical engineering. Responsive service. Construction-focused solutions.
CTE Structural Engineering is a structural engineering consulting firm based in Columbia, Missouri, serving contractors, architects, builders, developers, PEMB companies, and construction professionals throughout Missouri.
We focus on practical structural solutions for foundations, steel, cold-formed steel, PEMB foundations, and structural drafting. Our goal is to provide clear, efficient, and responsive support that helps keep projects moving.
Engineering services are provided under the direction and oversight of a Missouri-licensed Professional Engineer. Additional state licensure is currently in progress.
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Free initial consultation and preliminary assessment available.