Vertical Load Carrying System | Concrete fill over metal decks supported by steel beams and columns. |
Lateral Force Resisting System | Steel buckling-restrained braced frames in both directions. Steel braced frames are located at the perimeter and interior. |
Foundation Type | Concrete pier caps with 4 feet diameter (60 - 120 feet long) drilled concrete piers. Pier caps are tied with concrete grade beams. |
Remarks | This building was designed in accordance with the 2007 California Building Code, and was instrumented as part of OSHPD/CSMIP agreement to instrument hospitals in California. |