ENGEO played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa. As part of the design team, ENGEO utilized lean design and integrated project delivery methods, along with advanced building technologies, to enhance efficiencies and optimize project outcomes. Our contributions included addressing geotechnical hazards such as moderate liquefaction and seismic softening potential, as well as compressible soil, ensuring a streamlined construction schedule and cost-effective solutions.
One of the primary challenges encountered during the expansion was the geotechnical instability inherent to the region. The project site exhibited moderate liquefaction and seismic softening potential, coupled with compressible soil—conditions that posed significant risks to structural integrity during seismic events.
To address these challenges, ENGEO implemented a robust earthquake engineering strategy. This involved a comprehensive geotechnical investigation to assess soil behavior under seismic loads.
Furthermore, detailed seismic hazard analysis was conducted to inform the structural design, ensuring that the new facilities would endure potential earthquake forces and maintain operational integrity following seismic events.
ENGEO’s innovative approach to earthquake engineering not only addressed the immediate geotechnical hazards but also contributed to the overall resilience and safety of the Sutter Medical Center expansion, ensuring the new addition can endure and function during and after seismic disturbances.
