Life Sciences Center - Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Education · Client: Dartmouth College
Project details
Structural design for the $93 million Life Sciences Center.

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Ryan Biggs Clark Davis Engineering, D.P.C., provides professional structural engineering services to architects, engineers, developers, and private and public owners. Founded in 1973, it operates from two offices in New York State with a team of structural specialists. It focuses on the structural design of new buildings, historic preservation, renovation and restoration of existing facilities, industrial process structural support, and non-destructive testing.
Structural design services for new building systems, from foundations to roofs, utilizing 3D element-based modeling and Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination.
Advanced 3D, element-based modeling using Revit platforms to coordinate designs with architectural and mechanical partners.
Structural renovation, strengthening, and adaptive reuse engineering for existing structures, including comprehensive building envelope and facade services.
Analyzing and diagnosing structural issues within building envelopes and facade systems.
Comprehensive detailing and design solutions to restore or modify existing facades.
Structural design and engineering for back-up wall systems.
Specialized detailing for stone masonry, panelized masonry, and custom anchoring solutions.
Converting existing buildings to new purposes, beginning with drawing reviews and structural feasibility studies.
Specialized structural support engineering for industrial clients, including off-site manufacturing fabrications and delegated equipment design solutions.
Structural design for temporary and permanent loads, 3D modeling, and space planning for off-site fabrications.
Structural support and anchorage design for piping, utilities, and equipment, coordinating with multiple trades.
Seismic bracing design for high-hazard piping, ductwork, tanks, and in-line equipment.
Dedicated structural engineering services tailored to assist contractors during the construction process.
Evaluation and structural inspection of existing facilities to analyze structural integrity and code compliance.
Nondestructive testing services utilized for building envelope assessments, facade investigations, and materials analysis.
Structural preservation and restoration of historic properties, comparing modern engineering principles with historical empirical methods.
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