Structural Analysis/Design for Medical University of SC
Charleston, South Carolina

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Services:

• Structural analysis
• Foundation design 

Tasks:

• Design foundation for Biomedical Research building
• Liquefaction analysis
• Soil-structure assessment

Project Description:

Lindbergh & Associates conducted the structural analysis and design of an eleven-story 200,000 square foot steel frame biomedical research building for the Medical University of South Carolina. Loading conditions included wind and seismic conditions. The designed foundation consisted of reinforced concrete grade beams and pile caps supported by a system of a pre-stressed concrete piles.

Soil-structure interaction was assessed using state-of-the-art dynamic analysis procedures and a computerized integrated model of the building, foundation, and soil system. Piles were designed for survivability as well as serviceability considering lateral loading by accelerated soil layers. Loss of lateral pile restraint due to liquefaction was considered and the necessary liquefaction analysis and soil parameter derivation was performed.