Special Projects

Do you have a unique engineering problem that does not fit into a nice, tidy classification? Not to worry, we can help. As an engineering consultancy, CP&A get involved in many unique and challenging projects. Every now and then new structural and mechanical concepts for which no engineers have valid experience and engineering fundamentals become the only road to success.

The special projects category includes new concepts based on traditional methods, new products, and new applications. Often, multi‑discipline engineering is needed to fully cover an innovative type project. Innovation may start with one person but as it progresses nearly everyone contributes major or minor input to the final result.

Wind Tunnel Testing

CP&A pioneered the use of modern wind tunnel technology for container crane design and we remain the world leader in that specialty.

Heat Treatment

CP&A has the expertise to help determine the best heat treatment method for a given component.

Macau Bridge Pile Driving Array

Design of a lift system for a set of 8 vibrating pile drivers.

Solar Array for agricultural application.

CP&A did the structural engineering to bring SolAgra's patented design to life.

Stiff-Leg Mooring Berth D44, Long Beach, CA

CP&A designed the stiff leg anchorage and bollard foundations to support prime contractor Seabulk.

Container Terminal Wind System

Wind and stack monitoring system to assess the risk of wind blowing containers off a stack in real time.

Seismic Assessments

Seismic evaluation heavy manufacturing equipment.

Containerized Truss Transport System

CP&A designed 1000 ton and 750 ton lifting trusses for Global Rigging and Transport.