Structural design for a house – Santa Clara, Texas
S3DA Design provided structural engineering design a single-story, wood-framed accessible residence in Marion, Texas. The project includes approximately 2,480 SF of living space, a 683 SF two-car garage, a 222 SF covered front porch, and a 568.86 SF rear patio.
S3DA’s Scope
- Structural loading analysis for wind, seismic, dead, and live loads
- Beam-and-slab-on-grade foundation and grade beam design
- Wood shear wall layout and lateral system design
- Load-bearing wall, header, beam, and post design
- Truss bearing reaction review and uplift connection coordination
- Connector and hold-down design
- Foundation plan, roof framing plan, shear wall layout, building sections, and structural details
Key Challenges & Solutions
The residence required a practical structural approach that supports accessibility, durability, and code compliance. S3DA coordinated the pre-engineered wood truss system with the overall structural design while incorporating geotechnical recommendations, including allowable bearing capacity, PVR considerations, and PTI beam-and-slab criteria.
The Result
S3DA delivered a coordinated structural package designed to support a safe, efficient, and permit-ready residential project, with attention to foundation performance, lateral stability, and constructability.
