Proposed Bay Grove Road Flex Space
Project Details
This project involves the architectural and structural design of a single-story multi-tenant flex space building located in Freeport, Florida.The structure encompasses a total gross building area of 52,785 square feet, which is divided into 15 typical commercial spaces (30,375 SF total) and 10 typical storage/industrial areas (20,250 SF total), each measuring approximately 2,025 square feet. The facility is designed as a Type II B – Sprinkled non-combustible shell structure and includes a central 2,160-square-foot service hall and fire riser rooms. The engineering for the project was conducted in accordance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code and various NFPA standards. The structural assembly is specifically engineered to withstand environmental loads associated with Wind Zone 3 (136 MPH), Exposure C, and Risk Category II. The primary structure utilizes a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) framing system with steel girts and specialized exterior siding types, including “Struktoroc” stucco-finish metal panels and R-panel metal siding. Stability is provided by a foundation system featuring a 6-inch thick, 4,000 psi reinforced concrete slab-on-grade and a network of independent reinforced concrete footings (Types F1-F8). These elements utilize high-strength reinforcing steel, hairpins, and base plates (BP1) designed to perform reliably under an allowable soil bearing pressure of 1,500 psf. To ensure thermal efficiency in Climate Zone 2, the design incorporates a comprehensive insulation package consisting of R-19 and R-11 roof insulation combined with R-13 walls and continuous insulation.
Role
Structural Engineer/Designer
Services Provided
The scope of services includes the preparation of comprehensive structural calculations and structural drawings for the proposed pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) structure and its associated structural components. Structural calculations shall include complete loading analyses in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Florida Building Code and ASCE 7, including evaluation of wind, seismic, flood, dead, and live loads as applicable to the project site. The engineering work shall encompass the structural analysis and design of the foundation system and slab-on-grade required to support the PEMB reactions, including the design and verification of anchor rods, base plates, diaphragm load transfer, and braced frame load paths necessary to establish a continuous and code-compliant load-resisting system. The scope shall also include structural checks and design coordination for mezzanines, canopies, utility catwalks, and other structural appendages where shown in the architectural or PEMB documents or where later defined during project development.
Structural drawings shall include a Foundation Plan indicating the layout of foundations and slab-on-grade elements supporting the PEMB system, including anchor rod locations, reinforcing requirements, and related structural notes. The drawing set shall further include a Roof Framing and Lateral Bracing Layout Plan to coordinate with the PEMB supplier’s structural system and diaphragm load paths. Structural Building Sections, including both longitudinal and transverse views, will be provided to illustrate primary structural systems and vertical load paths. Framing Elevations per gridline will be prepared for steel frame coordination with the PEMB manufacturer. The drawings will also incorporate typical structural details, general structural notes, and technical specifications necessary to support permitting, coordination with other disciplines, and construction implementation, ensuring clarity and compliance with the applicable codes and project requirements.