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Cromwell Elementary School Addition

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Location:  Memphis, Tennessee Architect:  braganza design / GROUP The scope of our engineering on this project included a new two-story classroom addition containing classrooms, restrooms, teacher’s work areas, storage, utility areas and mechanical/electrical space.  The new building is be connected to the existing building via a walkway canopy.  There were approximately existing portable classroom buildings that were demolished onsite. A new parking lot and covered playground area were constructed where the portables were located....
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Emergency Service Routes Evaluation of 25 Highway Bridges for Seismic Performance

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Location:  Shelby County, Tennessee Burr & Cole evaluated 25 highway bridges in Shelby County and determined their performance during a seismic event. The bridges were evaluated using three methods:  1) Federal Highway Administration, 2) HAZ-US, and 3) on-site inspections.  The results of the evaluation were used to determine emergency services routes for Shelby County after a significant seismic event.  The Shelby County Government used the study to assist in routing essential supplies as part of their emergency management preparedness....
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Seismic Hazard Mitigation Planning Study at The MED

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Location:  Memphis, Tennessee We performed a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Seismic Hazard Screening for multiple buildings at Regional One (formerly The Regional Medical Center – The MED). As the Prime Designer, we performed a Seismic Hazard Evaluation for Shelby County.   This study included an ASCE 31-03 / ASCE 41-06 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Seismic Evaluation Report including Rehabilitation Strategies, Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates, and Risk Analysis and Cost Benefit Study. The Risk Analysis and Cost Benefit Study were done using the procedures outlined in FEMA P-58....
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