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CEE434 Students toured the construction for the new Recreation Center at UMass. The tour was arranged by a UMass Alumni who was one of the Structural Engineers on the project. In addition, the General Contractor was also a UMass CEE alumn.

Here are some general views of the tour

Next an overview of the structure (looking West).

Note the braced frames at the left and center bays, and the 3-D truss members at the roof level.

Interior Views – note the hanger supports for the running track overlooking the basketball courts.

Metal decking will support the concrete slabs. 3-D trusses at the top of the right photo. Also note that the basketball courts (bottom of right photo) are partially supported on grade and partially on metal deck.

An unusual connection – this is a “pin” end for the 3-D trusses (truss spans to left)

Note the splice in the girder and the odd “cap” on the column that the “pin” sits on.

The building cladding at the 1^st floor is shown in this mock-up section (close up at right)

Brick cladding is tied back to cold formed steel sections. Blue layer is insulation. Note that the tie-backs restrain out of plane movement by embedment in the grout, and the air gap to allow for air circulation to prevent mold and water damage. Structural wall is the masonry block – all other components “hang” from this or are supported directly at ground level.

Finishing equipment for the concrete floors.

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