Structural Design and Analysis

• Reinforced Concrete design per Eurocode, ACI, SANS, and British Standards – slabs, beams, walls, columns, retaining walls, and foundations.
• Hot-rolled and cold-formed steel structure design per Eurocode, AISC, and SANS 10162.
• Extensive FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and non-linear analysis for complex stress paths, connections, and deflection checks.
• Seismic design and dynamic response analysis.
• Structural design verification, peer review, and independent checking.
• Connection design.
• Temporary works analysis and design.

Primary, Ancillary & Modular Building Design

• Reinforced concrete substructures, superstructures, and retaining walls.
• Steel-framed warehouses, equipment halls, and crane-supporting structures.
• Ancillary buildings – chemical storage, pump rooms, plant rooms, and utility enclosures.
• Design of modular and off-site prefabricated structural solutions for rapid construction and scalability.

Secondary Steel, Unistrut & Equipment Support Design

• Unistrut frames for Pipe Stress Analysis (PSA) line supports and tool services.
• Hot-rolled steel trestles, racks, and pipe bridges integrating multiple utility routes.
• Cold-formed steel bracketry and mounting systems.
• Custom pedestals and anchors for equipment installations.
• Coordination with MEP for clash-free routing and load path efficiency.

Foundation, Anchor & Concrete Design

• Static, dynamic, and vibration analysis of equipment supports and foundations.
• Anchor design for tanks and equipment.
• Anchor bolt group design (tension, shear, and combined interaction).
• Slab-on-grade and raft foundations with trenches, sump pits, and dock levelers.
• Retaining wall and pit design with soil–structure interaction (SSI) modelling.
• Centrifugal and reciprocating machine foundations

Crane-Supporting Structures

• Single- and double-girder crane systems – monorail underslung cranes and light to heavy industrial overhead travelling cranes.
• Dynamic load and fatigue assessment.
• Lateral load transfer, vibration, and deflection limit checks.
• Integration with primary frame and lateral stability systems.
• Seismic and wind load evaluation for elevated crane structures.

Pipe Rack & PSA Support Engineering

• Extraction, combination, and envelope of PSA reaction loads.
• Strength and stability design on racks and bridges under operating and seismic conditions.
• Structural optimization for constructability and serviceability.
• Full documentation and calculation reports for client verification and permitting.

Mining & Industrial Infrastructure

• Conveyor gantries, transfer towers, and material-handling structures.
• Retaining and bunker walls, silos, and tank foundations.
• Blast-resistant and fatigue-resilient detailing.
• Remote-site constructability and modular assembly strategies.

BIM, Coordination & Digital Delivery

• Full 3D BIM modelling of structural systems using Revit, and Navisworks.
• Clash detection, quantity take-off, and coordinated model federation.
• Version control, QA/QC tracking, and SDC (Support During Construction) workflows.
• Integration with MEP, architectural, and fabrication teams for seamless delivery.

Design Management & Project Delivery

• Design management aligned with PMI® best practices.
• Resource and budget forecasting.
• Risk and change management.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Generation of Project Execution Plans (PEP) and Design Quality Plans (DQP).

Support During Construction (SDC)

• Technical responses to RFIs, technical queries and submittals.
• On-site inspections and design clarifications.
• Management of field modifications and vendor updates.
• As-built verification and turnover documentation.

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance

• Preparation of design reports for building control and permitting submissions.
• Fulfilment of Design Certifier roles under BCAR in Ireland and under Construction Regulations 2014 in South Africa.
• Preparation and signing of Ancillary Certificates of Compliance for structural works.
• Compilation and submission of Commencement Notices and Completion Certificates.
• BCAR compliance reports, inspection records, and digital completion documentation for client handover.

Engineering Drawing Generation

• Generation of engineering drawings from fully coordinated Revit models, for concrete structural steel and Unistrut framing.
• Production of reinforcement detailing for concrete elements, including bar bending schedules (BBS).
• Connection detailing for bolted and welded joints.
• Anchor bolt layout plans and setting-out drawings for site installation.
• Integration of fabrication tolerances and erection sequencing into shop drawings.
• Compliance with fabricator QA/QC procedures and ISO 9001 documentation standards.
• Issue of revision-controlled fabrication deliverables with drawing registers and transmittals.
  

In-house Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical ducting, process piping, and PSA system design and coordination.

• 3D modelling and clash detection using Revit and Navisworks.

• Detailed mechanical layout and fabrication drawing generation.

• HVAC, exhaust, and utility piping layout optimization for cleanroom environments.

• Support during construction (SDC) and field design coordination

Why Choose Tine Engineering

• Proven record across semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data center, mining, and industrial projects.
• Integrated design approach – FEA-driven, BIM-enabled, and constructability-focused.
• Deep expertise in vibration control, anchorage, modular design, and precision support structures.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and delivery excellence across every project.

Build with Confidence

Whether it’s a semiconductor fab, a mining conveyor, or a modular warehouse with 50 t cranes – Tine Engineering brings the analytical depth, technical expertise, and project leadership required to deliver high-performance industrial structures. Contact us today to discuss your next project.