Case Study: County High School assesses earthquake damage with Rimkus

County High School assesses earthquake damage 6 miles from epicenter with Rimkus

A county high school faced significant structural damage following a nearby 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The school board association retained Rimkus to assess the damage and determine its cause, which was complicated by the presence of pre-existing conditions in the aging, multi-building campus.

Rimkus conducted a detailed on-site visual inspection and analysis of previous engineering reports. Their experts identified safety hazards, provided temporary shoring plans to secure the high-risk areas, and meticulously classified all damage as either earthquake-related, pre-existing, or a combination of both. Rimkus delivered crucial repair recommendation priorities and opinions on repair feasibility, providing the school with a clear path forward for recovery.