Medical Research Acquisition Building Replacement - USAMRAA
Fort Detrick, Maryland
Located at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, this project consists of the construction of the new USAMRAA-HQ facility which is a 3-story structure providing a modern, flexible and efficient work environment that will support the administrative requirements associated with the medical research acquisition activities for which USAMRAA is responsible.
Specialized Engineering’s Role
Specialized Engineering provided construction materials testing for the project.
Foundation Soil Bearing
Sub-grade proof-rolling observations
Utility backfill
Structural fill
Soil compaction
Reinforcing steel inspections
Cast-in-place concrete
Masonry Testing/Sampling
Structural Steel inspections (bolted/welded, high strength field bolted, NDT)
Cold-Formed Metal Framing
Air Barrier observations/testing
Fire-resistive joint systems inspections
Firestopping
Micropiles
Asphalt Compaction
Laboratory Testing (standard/modified proctors, sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, compressive strength of concrete cylinders, grout compressive strength)
