University of Rochester Orthopaedics Clinic
University of Rochester Orthopaedics Clinic
Project Details:
Owner: University of Rochester Medical Center
General Contractor: LaChase Construction Service, LLC
Date of Work: May 2021 - June 2021
Engineer: Jensen/BRV Engineering, PLLC
Approximate Key Quantities: Controlled Modulus Column (CMC)® rigid inclusions - 362 EA
Project Overview:
Ground Conditions:
Solution:
Aggregate piers were considered for ground improvement. However, it was determined that CMCs would be more effective in supporting the buildings footings due to the required high bearing capacity. CMCs were also more cost-effective than driven piles.
A total of 362 CMCs were installed to an average depth of 23 ft and a maximum depth of 35 ft. Menard designed a layout of CMCs at each footing to support column loads up to 1,100 kips. Maximum design bearing pressures for the spread footings reached 7.5 ksf. The footings were designed to accommodate the possible future addition of three more stories. The design provided for less than a 1/2 in of post-construction settlement, meeting the performance criteria of the new orthopaedic center.
As part of a major expansion by URMC, Menard Group USA installed CMCs to support a four-story orthopaedic center that could expand to seven stories in the future.
