Vertical Load Carrying System | 4.25" or 3.25" light-weight concrete over 3" metal decks supported by steel beams, girders and columns. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Four steel K-braced frames in each of the two principal directions. In the basement the perimeter braced frame columns are embedded in concrete wall. Composite floor diaphragms transfer the lateral loads to the frames. |
Foundation Type | Braced frame columns are supported by 8' diameter 30' deep concrete caissons that are belled to a bearing diameter of 16'. Remaining columns are supported by isolated spread footings. |
Remarks | This hospital building was instrumented as part of the OSHPD/CSMIP Hospital Instrumentation Project. |