Medical Research Acquisition Building Replacement - USAMRAA
Fort Detrick, Maryland
Located at Ft. Detrick in Frederick, MD, this project consists of the construction of the new USAMRAA-HQ facility which is a 3-story structure providing a modern, flexible and efficient work environment that will support the administrative requirements associated with the medical research acquisition activities for which USAMRAA is responsible.
Specialized Engineering’s Role
Specialized Engineering is responsible for monitoring Construction Quality Control (QC) and Special Inspections during the phases of construction as well as ensuring the project was built in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations. Testing and Special Inspection Services included that on the following:
Structural Fill
Utility Backfill
Foundation Soil Bearing
Concrete Reinforcement
Cast-In-Place Concrete
Pre-Cast Concrete Connections
Structural Steel
Metal Decking
Steel Fabrication Shop
Structural Masonry (Mortar/Grout)
Spray-Applied Fireproofing
Stone Sub-Base
Hot-Mix Asphalt
The foundation systems consist of caissons and spread foundations bearing on rock layers. To ensure the concrete shafts will have proper bearing capacity, Specialized Engineering is providing down-hole inspections of caisson excavations.
Specialized Engineering is providing recommendations during the construction of the project. During the drilled pier construction, Professional Geologists from Specialized Engineering were able to minimize the costs of over excavation of rock that is suitable for the support of the foundations. Concrete placement techniques were reviewed and efficient strategy recommendations were presented that saved the Owner from costly processes and the Client/Contractor from schedule delays.
Specialized Engineering is conducting laboratory testing and analysis of proposed fill materials, concrete cylinders, masonry grout and CMUs, fireproofing density samples, hot-mix asphalt, and stone sub-base.
