Seismic

Seismic Hazard Mitigation Planning Study at The MED

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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University of Memphis Law School Relocation & Seismic Upgrade

Location:  Memphis, Tennessee Architect:  Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects (ANFA) / Fleming Architects Joint Venture The complete renovation of this historic building allowed the engineers at Burr & Cole Consulting Engineers, Inc. a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access and evaluate major structural components and to apply state-of-the-art seismic analysis and strengthening measures. Though originally built in the early 1880s, over the years it featured a marble exterior, two clock towers on its north and south sides, four lofty-ceilinged courtrooms, brass window cages in the Post Office, hardwood paneling, stone fireplaces, hand-painted wood trim, and other magnificent architectural touches inside and out. Drawings for significant portions of the existing structure were not available. This made for a challenging project. Seismically weak conditions of...
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