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EM Structural Upgrades Atlanta’s Lab Space

EM Structural recently purchased and are in the process of refurbishing a Satec HVL tension and compression machine to upgrade the Atlanta Lab Space  testing capabilities.

 

This machine can produce up to 300,000 pounds of tension and compression force on a specimen and will allow EM Structural to perform our own testing on on a variety of materials.

Testing for the modulus of elasticity for different concrete mixes, verification of elongations on post tensioning strands and performing concrete compression tests up to 14,000 psi are just some of the capabilities.

We look forward to using this knowledge to improve our designs, make them more cost effective, and then be able to share that improvement and pass those savings on to our clients.

gsu student housing

120 Piedmont Nearing Completion

EM Structural’s 120 Piedmont project is nearing completion!

This 26 story, 467,125 sq. foot student housing tower in downtown Atlanta, Georgia is wrapping up construction in time for the fall semester at Georgia State University !

The structure is post tensioned flat plate concrete slabs supported on concrete columns.  There are several columns that transfer out at level 6.    Lateral loads are resisted by reinforced concrete shear walls.   The foundation system consisted of pile caps with 18″ diameter auger cast piles.   There is also an independent structural steel canopy to highlight the main entrance.

Check out a few pictures of the completed structure:

120 Piedmont Nearing Completion

120 Piedmont Nearing Completion

120 Piedmont Nearing Completion

120 Piedmont Nearing Completion

120 Piedmont Nearing Completion

 

And see more on this project here:  120 Piedmont

Broadstone Queen City Charlotte

E+M Staying Active in Charlotte!

EM Structural has been very active in the Charlotte, North Carolina market lately.  This region has been in growth mode for some time and doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon!

EM Structural has several projects in construction and several more in design for this growing city.  Check out some pictures of recent construction progress at several of the sites!

Broadstone Queen City Charlotte
Broadstone Queen City Charlotte
Broadstone Queen City Charlotte
Broadstone Queen City Charlotte
Broadstone Queen City Charlotte
Broadstone Queen City Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
2250 Hawkins Charlotte
Broadstone Bryant Park Charlotte
Broadstone Bryant Park Charlotte
Broadstone Bryant Park Charlotte
Broadstone Bryant Park Charlotte
Broadstone Bryant Park Charlotte
Broadstone Bryant Park Charlotte
Hazel Southpark Charlotte
Hazel Southpark Charlotte
Hazel Southpark Charlotte
Hazel Southpark Charlotte
Hazel Southpark Charlotte
Hazel Southpark Charlotte

See more on these projects here:

2250 Hawkins

Broadstone Queen City

Broadstone Bryant Park

Hazel Southpark

Market 42

Market 42 Foundation Construction Kicks Off!

The foundation construction for Market 42 has started!  Check out the following pictures of the ongoing construction.

Market 42 is a mixed use structure in the near the North Tryon corridor in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.  There is a 33 story concrete high rise component supported on drilled shafts, and a mid-rise component that is 5 levels of Type III wood construction over a 2 story concrete podium.

Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation
Market 42 Foundation

See more on this project here:  Market 42

Foster on the Park

Foster on the Park Construction Update

Check out these construction updates from a recent site visit to Foster on the Park!  These pictures show some of the post tensioned concrete reinforcing and the ongoing efforts of the contractors to get everything coordinated and in the right location.

Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction
Foster on the Park Construction

Foster on the Park is an 8 story mixed use project in downtown Durham, North Carolina.  There will be 3 levels of elevated concrete and 5 levels of Type III timber construction.

In the background you may also notice another EM Structural Project, Liberty Warehouse Apartments.

See more on this project here:  Foster on the Park

the hub charlotte nc

The HUB Charlotte, NC Construction Update

Check out these pictures of the HUB South End construction from a recent site visit.

These pictures show the ongoing efforts to install the post tensioned and mild reinforcing of the podium level before concrete placement.   This concrete podium will will support 4 levels of timber framing.

The Hub South End is a multifamily mixed-use project is located along the South line light rail in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will consist of 265 residential units with retail, office, and town home space under the podium.

See more about this project here:  The Hub South End

The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
The HUB South End Construction
22 west edge charleston sc

22 West Edge Charleston, SC Construction Update

Check out these pictures from a recent site visit to the 22 West Edge Construction site in Charleston, SC!

22 West Edge is an 8 story composite steel office building at the western side of the Charleston peninsula.  The ground floor is a cast in place concrete post tensioned concrete structural slab on grade.  The lateral support is achieved with buckling restrained braced frames.

See more on this project here:  22 West Edge

Also in the background you can see EM Structural‘s 10 West Edge project as it nears completion!   See more on that project here: 10 West Edge

22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction
22 West Edge Construction

 

gsu student housing

GSU Student Housing Construction Update

Check out these construction pictures from a recent site visit to our GSU Student Housing (120 Piedmont) project in Downtown Atlanta, GA!

GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing
GSU Student Housing

This 467,125 square foot tower will accommodate approximately 685 students and include 8,200 square feet of retail space.  There will also be a rooftop deck, resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness center, on-site library, internet cafe, and Wi-Fi throughout the building.

See more on this project here:  GSU Student Housing

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