Healthcare
Bumrungrad International Hospital BIC – Seismic Evaluation
A high-level seismic strengthening methodology was developed for Bumrungrad International Clinic Builidng, a 23-storey reinforced concrete building, focusing on partial improvement of lower-level structural performance with minimal disruption to hospital operations.
GFA: N/A
Client: Bumrungrad International Hospital
Architect: N/A
Services: Structural
Year: 2020
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with Meinhardt (Thailand) Ltd.
Palomar Medical Center West
Escondido, California, U.S.A.
This project is a new hospital building called “hospital of the future” for its many cutting-edge features, 11-story Palomar Medical Center.
Performance based earthquake engineering was implemented for optimization of structural design work.
GFA: 73,400 sq.m.
Client: Palomar Pomerado Health PPH
Architect: CO Architects
Services: Structural
Year: 2011 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
St. Joseph Patient Care Center
Orange, California, U.S.A.
A new hospital building at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange County. A 23,000 sq.m., four-level glass and concrete building houses an expansive main entrance and lobby, 150 patient rooms, 14 operating suites, and substantial support and plant functions.
GFA: 23,000 sq.m.
Client: St. Joseph Health System
Architect: NBBJ
Services: Structural
Year: 2007 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
St. Jude Medical Center - Northwest Tower
Fullerton, California, U.S.A.
The existing 4-story reinforced concrete building had undergone seismic retrofit successfully using Performance based Earthquake Engineering approach called Nonlinear Static or Pushover Analysis based on 2001 California Building Code.
GFA: 24,000 sq.m.
Client: St. Joseph Health System
Architect: NBBJ
Services: Structural
Year: 2011 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Sharp Memorial Hospital – South Tower
San Diego, California, U.S.A.
The South Tower at Sharp Memorial Hospital is an acute care building. The building consists of 8 storeys reinforced concrete structure which was built prior to 1972. Hence, the building had been classified as “high” seismic risks and needed to be seismically retrofitted per California Seismic Regulations.
GFA: 25,500 sq.m.
Client: Sharp Healthcare
Architect: Mascari Warner Dinh Architects
Services: Structural
Year: 2017 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Sharp Memorial Hospital – North Tower
San Diego, California, U.S.A.
The building is a steel building with 8 storeys high. The main lateral system is pre-Northridge moment resisting frame system. Seismic retrofit design was conducted using Performance-based Earthquake Engineering per 2007 California Building Code.
GFA: 14,200 sq.m.
Client: Sharp Healthcare
Architect: Mascari Warner Dinh Architects
Services: Structural
Year: 2017 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
St. Joseph Hospital – East/West Wing
Orange, California, U.S.A.
The existing 6-storeys East-West Wing at St. Joseph Hospital campus was built in 1961 and was classified as one of the “High” seismic risk buildings, hence needed to be retrofit to meet California Seismic Regulations.
GFA: 32,000 sq.m.
Client: St. Joseph Health System
Architect: Stantec
Services: Structural
Year: 2007 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center - Building 5
Inglewood, California, U.S.A.
A mid-1960’s existing hospital building served as the main hospital for 1984 Summer Olympic event in Los Angeles. Building 5 was built prior to 1972 which is had undergone seismic evaluation and retrofit work. This building is an 8-storeys building
GFA: 55,000 sq.m.
Client: Prime Healthcare
Architect: PDA
Services: Structural
Year: 2014 Completion
Disclaimer: This project was undertaken by Dr. Methee Chiewanichakorn during his employment with Degenkolb Engineers, Los Angeles, U.S.A.