Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital — Emergency Department Remodel and Addition — Hamilton, MT

Client: OZ Architects, PC
Construction Budget: Approximately $6 million
Completion Date: Summer of 2008 (estimated)
Structural System: Steel Frame, Special Concentrically Braced Frames
Analysis Software: RAM Structural System

The MDMH-ER Addition is a 20,000 sq. ft., single story structure with a penthouse over the entry, lobby and reception areas. The two large canopies created unique design challenges due to there size and cantilevered lengths. The roof is framed with open web steel joists supported by structural steel beams. The building shell is a structural steel frame with light gage steel infill walls. The lateral load effects are resisted by steel braced frames.

St. Patrick Photo 1

St. Patrick Photo 2

St. Patrick Photo 3

St. Patrick Photo 4

St. Patrick Photo 5

St. Patrick Photo 6

St. Patrick Hospital -
Ambulatory Services Building

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: OZ Architects

The ASB project was fast-tracked initially to facilitate advanced construction of the foundation system. The hospital addition includes two underground parking levels for 407 vehicles and seven above ground levels. The below ground structure is comprised of cast in place post-tensioned elevated concrete slabs that bear on the two floor high foundation walls and reinforced concrete columns. The above grade framing involves composite steel beams with a concrete slab over composite decking framed into steel columns. The lateral resisting mechanism is reinforced concrete shear walls around the core area and at selected locations throughout the 378,000 sq. ft. of building area. The project is scheduled for completion in March of 2002 at a cost of $45 Million.

Barret Photo 1

Barret Photo 2

Barret Memorial Medical Office Building
& Hospital Expansion

Location: Dillon, MT
Architect: MMW Architects

BCE provided complete structural design including preparation of plans and details for a new medical office building with an addition and remodel to the existing hospital. The medical building consists of 18,200 sq. ft. of main level and second floors and 9,000 sq. ft. of basement. The lower level is concrete slab on grade. The main level framing consists of open web steel joists with a concrete slab over metal decking. The seismic zone 3 lateral load requirements are resisted using steel braced frames.

Bone & Joint Photo 1

Bone & Joint Photo 2

Bone & Joint Photo 3

Missoula Bone & Joint /
Missoula Orthopedic Association Building

Location: Missoula, MT
Architect: MMW Architects

The structure for Missoula Bone & Joint incorporates many unique and efficient components to fit in the open and naturally lighted Architectural design throughout the 20,000 sq. ft. floor plan. The south and entry roofs are framed with curved tube steel beams and trusses that presented a challenge to design and detail. The load bearing walls are constructed of light gage steel, which has proven to be an economical and sturdy solution..

Med Center 1

Med Center 2

Med Center 3

Med Center 4

Missoula Community Medical Center — CMC

Location: Missoula, MT
Client: OZA Architects, Missoula

BCE has been the structural engineer for the majority of additions to CMC for over 17 years. Along with several additions to the hospital, we have also designed the structure for three large Physician Center buildings and a surgery center. Each building and additions had structural challenges involved in medical offices, laboratories, sensitive surgery areas, etc. We continue to be involved in projects at CMC and look forward to a long future.

St. Joe's Photo 1

St. Joe's Photo 2

St. Joseph Hospital

Location: Polson, MT
Architect: OZ Architects

Recently completed, the 59,000 sq. ft. building with scenic views of the Flathead Valley is an addition to the existing hospital. The roof is framed with open web joists with a concrete slab over metal decking. The floor is framed with composite steel beams, also with a concrete slab over metal decking. The lateral resistance is carried by reinforced masonry walls strategically located throughout the building.

Subscribe to our eNews: