TrusSteel CFS trusses provide structure for sloping roofs on the new Lodging Facilities buildings at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.
According to the Army, the Fort Wainwright complex is "the home of the Arctic Warriors", but no one wanted a battle when it came to building the roofs on the new Lodging Facilities. When you build in Alaska, a lot needs to happen quickly or you will find yourself standing in snow. By "rafting" or building entire roof sections of trusses on the ground and lifting the completed sections into place, the contractor not only saved time but provided a safer working environment.
Done Right - On Time
These trusses had to be done right, and right on time. This challenging project tapped into fabrication savvy of Titan Manufacturing, the services of the TrusSteel Design Team as well as the engineering services of Alpine Structural Consultants. TrusSteel Design Team leader Donny Kirkland provided truss layout and preliminary components design as well as material lists. The ASC Engineering Team, led by Sowri Rajan, provided full roof system design (red iron framing excluded) which included: - permanent bracing design by ASC's Kent Bice, PE, - roof deck, truss-to-bearing connections, and lift bracing design, and coordination by ASC Chief Engineer Sowri Rajan, PE, with - all drawings reviewed, signed and sealed by Alpine's Bob Keim, PE.
By applying tight teamwork and aggressive scheduling, both engineering and finished trusses arrive on time. This contractor was NOT left out in the cold.
ASC Can Help with Your Tight Projects
Whether you are fighting a tight job schedule, tight site conditions, a tight budget - your local TrusSteel fabricator and Alpine Structrural Consultants can help. Click on the ASC logo to find out more about ASC.
Fort Wainwright Location : Fairbanks, AK Project Completion : 2004 Architect : Corps of Engineers Engineer : Design Alaska, Inc. , Fairbanks, AK General Contractor : GHEMM Co., Fairbanks, AK TrusSteel Fabricator : Titan Manufacturing, Anchorage, AK Truss And Roofing Installer : GHEMM Co. Special Engineering : Alpine Structural Consultants Project Description : Lodgings
