Abe Simantob, P.E., G.E.
L. A. Private Eyes Engineers
A Division of Prestige Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 241006, Suite 202A
Los Angeles, California 90024
https://www.geo-engineer.com
Email: abe@geo-engineer.com
Phone & Fax (310) 268-5500
Toll Free: (866) GEO-ENGR
or (866) 436-3647
Professional Title
Civil and Geotechnical (Soil and Foundation) Engineer
Education
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1982
M.S. in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1984
Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.), State of California
Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.), State of Oregon
Professional Geotechnical Engineer (G.E.), State of California
Professional Memberships
California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA)
Diplomat of Geotechnical Engineering
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Association of Soil and Foundation Engineers (ASFE)
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
Professional Experience
1984-1987 Dames & Moore, Project Engineer
1987-1995 Law/Crandall, Inc., Senior Engineer
1995-2002 R.T. Frankian & Associates, Principal Engineer
1995-Present L.A. Private Eyes Engineers, President
Areas of Specialty
As a Civil and Geotechnical Engineer, Abe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients. He has performed numerous geotechnical investigations over the last 34 years for small and large structures such as high-rises to single family homes. Abe routinely performs geotechnical inspections for all types of structures including hillside properties, retaining walls, and swimming pools. He is knowledgeable in grading, design and evaluation of foundations, floor slabs, retaining and basement walls, water intrusion problems, etc. Abe has co-authored liquefaction and seismic slope stability analyses guidelines for use by other geotechnical engineers in California. Abe is able to communicate complicated geotechnical issues to clients, realtors, and inspectors in simple terms. Abe routinely makes presentations for home inspectors and realtors at local and state level conferences and is actively involved with California Real Estate Association (CREIA) as well as ASHI (Americal Society of Home Inspectors).
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