Turlock H.S. Science Building
Materials:
The lateral system is comprised of ordinary concentrically braced frames (OCBF). In the East-West direction the braced frames are ‘X’-type frames. The North-South direction has narrower ‘Z’-types frames to fit between windows and to accommodate mechanical ducts. The second-floor framing is steel beams with a concrete floor. The roof, high roof, and canopy are framed with steel beams and a metal deck. The foundation is traditional spread footings at gravity columns and grade beams at the braced frames.
Project Highlights:
Hey Turlock, your DNA is showing! The west side of the building is protected from the sun with a 160’ long sunshade wall. The sunshade’s louvers are arranged to resemble a DNA sequencing ladder of a bulldog (the school mascot). The giant sunshade cantilevers off the building 5’ and extends 33’ above the ground.
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