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Howard University Residential Building Phase 1
The Project
This university residence building project included an 8-story mixed-use complex, featuring below-grade parking, located right next to the Shaw/Howard University WMATA station and tracks, positioned 5-to-10 feet away to the east. Bordered by streets to the north and south, with a school and townhomes across a narrow alley to the west, the project faced various structural, geotechnical, and logistical challenges.
year
2022-2023
Location
1800 7th St. NW
Washington, DC
Scope
Sheeting
Category
Mixed Use
General Contractor
HITT Contracting
Consultants
Architect: Cooper Carry
Structural Engineer: SK&A
Geotechnical Engineer: Geotechnical Solutions Inc,
Challenges and Results
The sheeting design underwent an intensive review process to meet WMATA’s strict guidelines. The design incorporated drilled soldier beams and internal steel bracing, including pre-loaded rakers and struts, ensuring the structural integrity of the WMATA tunnels and compliance with safety standards.