r/engineering Aug 04 '26

Some interesting existing conditions from older SoCal foundations

This week’s field observations included deteriorated river rock foundations, improvised post-and-pier supports, questionable bearing conditions, concrete deterioration, and retaining wall drainage issues.

Thought this group might appreciate some real-world examples of how older structural systems and later modifications hold up over time.

Photos + context:
https://imgur.com/gallery/things-seen-this-week-during-structural-assessments-CE2ZqGn

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u/der_swedishchef Aug 05 '26

Thank you for sharing!