Multistory School of Medicine Building

Congress Avenue Building
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
This six- to eight-story structure with two basement levels is one of the latest structures to hit the New Haven skyline. Drill-mudded test borings and laboratory testing were an important component to the evaluation of site soil liquefaction and determination of soil bearing capacity. Deep basement required the installation of a lateral support system of steel H beams and wood lagging. Throughout the project, critical university steam lines within a few inches of the edge of the building needed to remain operational. Our design work was complemented by observation of the excavation and foundation preparation work.

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Pre-Exploration Site Review
Geological Site Reconnaissance
Review of Geologic & Aerial Maps
Preliminary Foundation Engineering Analysis
Identification of Premium Site Costs

Foundation Engineering
Preparation of Subsurface Exploration Programs
Arrange & Contract for Subsurface Exploration Contractors
Technical Monitoring of Subsurface Explorations
Laboratory Soil & Rock Testing
Interpretation of Subsurface Conditions & Soil Profiling
Analysis of Groundwater Flow
Foundation Analysis (Footings, Piles, Caissons, Mats)
Settlement & Slope Stability Analysis
Preparation of Data & Geotechnical Engineering Reports
Geotechnical-Related Technical Specifications

Construction Related Services
Attend Pre-Bid Conferences
Review Geotechnical-Related Shop Drawings
Observe Foundation-Related Construction Activities
Pile Load Testing & Analysis
Monitor Construction Effects on Adjacent Property
Field Reporting

Other
Forensic Engineering & Expert Witness Testimony
Pavement Design Subgrade Preparation
Design of Permanent or Temporary Lateral Support Systems
Design of Soil Improvement Methods
Design of Underpinning Work
Design of Foundation & Underslab Drainage Systems
Design of Site Retaining Walls
Construction Dewatering
Preparation of Contract Drawings