Austin, TX

Structural Peer Review of construction documents including plans, specifications, and calculations for the physical security design of a new $224 million dollar, 255,483 SF, 3-story, steel frame superstructure, supported by drilled pier foundations in highly expansive soils. Project included a braced frame lateral system and blast design including progressive collapse and glazing design.  Applicable Codes: IBC 2012; VA Structural Design Manual, H-18-8 VA Seismic Design Requirements 2006; VA Physical Security Design Manual; ACI 318 and AISC.