EMI has extensive experience in developing design ground motions for major infrastructure projects, following state-of-the-art procedures and contributing to the evolution of seismic analysis methods. EMI’s work includes critical projects such as the new east spans of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, the Gerald Desmond Bridge replacement, the Eastside Transit Corridor Tunnel, and the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct Tunnel. In addition, EMI has conducted Port-Wide Ground Motion Studies for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, providing detailed seismic analyses to strengthen earthquake preparedness. For these and other significant undertakings, EMI’s team has tailored ground motion models to address specific challenges and ensure the resilience of structures in seismic regions.

EMI brings extensive expertise in seismic hazard evaluations, specializing in fault rupture studies, liquefaction potential assessments, liquefaction-induced settlement estimates, and lateral spreading analyses. Our team has worked on high-profile projects, including the I-10 HOV Project in San Bernardino County, the I-15/I-215 Devore Interchange, Gilman Springs Road Bridge in Riverside County, Main Street Bridge in Ventura, and various bridges in Cajon Pass. With a proven track record of successful projects, EMI provides critical insights to help mitigate seismic risks and ensure the safety and resilience of essential public infrastructure.