The seismic work upgraded the building from a “Poor” to a “Good” rating and represents the first architecturally exposed High Volume Fly Ash sustainable concrete mix application in California.
Customized Solution
- Forell | Elsesser performed the seismic evaluation and upgrade of this existing 83,000 s.f. 6-story biochemistry laboratory building which involved new exterior concrete shear walls supported by an innovative continuous post-tensioned “belt” foundation.
- This foundation avoided the need for a more conventional, but expensive drilled pier solution.
- Many individuals have commented that the well-designed and constructed exterior shear walls and collector bands actually improve the appearance of the building.
- The six full-height shear walls caused the closure of only two window openings on the entire perimeter of the building.
Highlights
- Architect: Anshen + Allen/Stantec, Contractor: Pankow
- Owner: University of California, Berkeley
- Exterior concrete shear walls supported by an innovative continuous post-tensioned “belt” foundation
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Team
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René Vignos
Chief Operating Officer
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Mason Walters
Senior Principal