Residence Inn, Berkeley - Center St. Partners, LLC
Key Features
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16-story LEED Gold high-rise tower in Downtown Berkeley
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Located approximately 1/2-mile from Hayward Fault
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Previously developed site with subsurface foundations, basements, and undocumented fills and debris
Geotechnical Challenges
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Complex and congested site in densely developed urban area
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Subsurface obstructions and undocumented fills and debris
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Irregular bedrock contact with variable rock quality
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Deep foundation system with large quantity of auger-cast piles in dense groups
Innovative Solutions
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Developed resourceful investigation plans and research for design and site characterization
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Assessment and consultation regarding subsurface obstructions and undocumented materials, providing economical solutions
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Verified embedment depths and rock qualities needed for performance, with pre-production pile testing