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Concrete is being poured here for the pad & footings for the overhead construction crane which will be put in place around the end of this month. This location is directly between the Art & Music buildingsConcrete is being poured here for the pad & footings for the overhead construction crane which will be put in place around the end of this month. This location is directly between the Art & Music buildings -
Courtesy of the Art department, an observation deck was built in the outdoor area on the west side of the the art department with a front row seat on the ongoing construction.Courtesy of the Art department, an observation deck was built in the outdoor area on the west side of the the art department with a front row seat on the ongoing construction. -
"And the work goes on".......... Ever wonder what happens to the scrap and demolition materials that is trucked out of here. As much as possible is reused and recycled in the construction and related industry's. Concrete is used for new roadways and Copper steel and brass are recycled to make new piping and the list goes on."And the work goes on".......... Ever wonder what happens to the scrap and demolition materials that is trucked out of here. As much as possible is reused and recycled in the construction and related industry's. Concrete is used for new roadways and Copper steel and brass are recycled to make new piping and the list goes on. -
The first section of the construction site over head crane is set in place. Panels are in place for the pouring of more concrete along with steel reinforcing bar to make the base secure.The first section of the construction site over head crane is set in place. Panels are in place for the pouring of more concrete along with steel reinforcing bar to make the base secure. -
Music building as we have never seen it beforeMusic building as we have never seen it before -
The F16- Remote control Demolition Robot" is wireless, versatile and completely mobile,goes just about anywhere. The control module hangs around your neck & you have complete destruction capabilities at your finger tips. It is currently in use on the west side of the Music building.The F16- Remote control Demolition Robot" is wireless, versatile and completely mobile,goes just about anywhere. The control module hangs around your neck & you have complete destruction capabilities at your finger tips. It is currently in use on the west side of the Music building. -
This corrugated metal sleeve will be lifted and carefully placed over the existing first section of the crane tower and onto the concrete base that was poured just outside the area where the crane connects to the concrete pad. Later on after they backfill this area with dirt the sleeve will still allow them the ability to access and remove this final section of the overhead crane when work is completed.This corrugated metal sleeve will be lifted and carefully placed over the existing first section of the crane tower and onto the concrete base that was poured just outside the area where the crane connects to the concrete pad. Later on after they backfill this area with dirt the sleeve will still allow them the ability to access and remove this final section of the overhead crane when work is completed. -
Workmen begin to install forms for pouring concrete walls that will makeup the new home in the basement area's for maintenance, offices and mechanical equipment in the Music building.Workmen begin to install forms for pouring concrete walls that will makeup the new home in the basement area's for maintenance, offices and mechanical equipment in the Music building. -
Some of the concrete for the new Music building can be mixed right on site as needed. The powder mix of this concrete batch is premeasured and is then dropped by crane into the mixer......add water and you are ready to pour.Some of the concrete for the new Music building can be mixed right on site as needed. The powder mix of this concrete batch is premeasured and is then dropped by crane into the mixer......add water and you are ready to pour. -
Last time you attended a concert in the music hall auditorium it may have looked a little different...This is a panoramic photo of the stage area in its current condition.Last time you attended a concert in the music hall auditorium it may have looked a little different...This is a panoramic photo of the stage area in its current condition. -
Lonely but not forgotten, this metal art wait's patiently for the new center core area to arrive.Lonely but not forgotten, this metal art wait's patiently for the new center core area to arrive. -
It's going somewhere but where? This view is on the west side of the music building looking east that was taken through the chain link fence. It shows the soil excavation that is being done on the north side to allow for the expansion of the new Music building. All that dirt is loaded into trucks ( each truck holds approximately 12- 15 yards of dirt) and is hauled somewhere. That somewhere according to the project manager is in St. Paul on west seventh st. near the old Schmidt Brewery.It is used to fill in a site so new construction can begin there as well. Submitted by Dave Scheele, Facilities ServicesIt's going somewhere but where? This view is on the west side of the music building looking east that was taken through the chain link fence. It shows the soil excavation that is being done on the north side to allow for the expansion of the new Music building. All that dirt is loaded into trucks ( each truck holds approximately 12- 15 yards of dirt) and is hauled somewhere. That somewhere according to the project manager is in St. Paul on west seventh st. near the old Schmidt Brewery.It is used to fill in a site so new construction can begin there as well. Submitted by Dave Scheele, Facilities Services -
Careful now !....almost there. Submitted by Dave Scheele, Facilities ServicesCareful now !....almost there. Submitted by Dave Scheele, Facilities Services -
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Here we have a skyline view from the south looking north as the new Center-Core structure and the reconstruction of the Music building begin to take place.Here we have a skyline view from the south looking north as the new Center-Core structure and the reconstruction of the Music building begin to take place. -
One of the tradesman on site running a small shovel and diggingOne of the tradesman on site running a small shovel and digging -
These are the walls that Mc-gough built... This stainless steel hopper when full holds about 2 cubic yards of concrete(8000..lbs..) It is then lifted into position by the crane and the pour is controlled by an operator and crew. A grey flat ribbon of concrete flowing out can been seen near the bottom of the hopper as a section of formed wall is being poured.These are the walls that Mc-gough built... This stainless steel hopper when full holds about 2 cubic yards of concrete(8000..lbs..) It is then lifted into position by the crane and the pour is controlled by an operator and crew. A grey flat ribbon of concrete flowing out can been seen near the bottom of the hopper as a section of formed wall is being poured. -
:..........Its always nice to have an extra skill saw blade around the house or in the shop for those weekend home projects,however chances are you won't have one of these and if you do need one you are not going to find it at your local Home-Depot. Pictured here are couple of concrete sawing blades used in removing floors and wall sections. The largest of these shown here is 5 foot high and with water assist can easily cut through about 2.5 feet of concrete and reinforcing rod. Its teeth have diamond chipped metal tips welded on. The blade can be refitted with new diamond tipped teeth when it becomes dull. That happens after about every 1,200 lineal feet of cutting.The cost is about $100.00 an inch depending on the type of blade and use. A blade like this large one can run as high as $10,000 dollars or more.:..........Its always nice to have an extra skill saw blade around the house or in the shop for those weekend home projects,however chances are you won't have one of these and if you do need one you are not going to find it at your local Home-Depot. Pictured here are couple of concrete sawing blades used in removing floors and wall sections. The largest of these shown here is 5 foot high and with water assist can easily cut through about 2.5 feet of concrete and reinforcing rod. Its teeth have diamond chipped metal tips welded on. The blade can be refitted with new diamond tipped teeth when it becomes dull. That happens after about every 1,200 lineal feet of cutting.The cost is about $100.00 an inch depending on the type of blade and use. A blade like this large one can run as high as $10,000 dollars or more. -
Step Forward Sign on crane. Submitted by tanya e. pfefferStep Forward Sign on crane. Submitted by tanya e. pfeffer -
When pouring concrete on a construction site trucks are not always able to drive directly to the location where it is needed. As in this case the concrete is off-loaded to the hopper and then lifted by the crane to where new walls or columns are being constructed.When pouring concrete on a construction site trucks are not always able to drive directly to the location where it is needed. As in this case the concrete is off-loaded to the hopper and then lifted by the crane to where new walls or columns are being constructed. -
As the Center Core building begins to take shape this revolutionary system (called Skydeck) of pouring floors and walls which started in Europe is being used more often in the U.S. It is a reusable system of post's brace's and (aluminum) forms that saves time materials and manpower.As the Center Core building begins to take shape this revolutionary system (called Skydeck) of pouring floors and walls which started in Europe is being used more often in the U.S. It is a reusable system of post's brace's and (aluminum) forms that saves time materials and manpower. -
View from the northwest side of Music as columns and footings are constructed and poured for the new addition.View from the northwest side of Music as columns and footings are constructed and poured for the new addition. -
Panorama of the Music building from a northwest angle.Panorama of the Music building from a northwest angle. -
Post tensioning cables used for reinforcing concrete are unloaded.In construction these cables allow for clearer spans,thinner slabs and fewer beams.Post tensioning cables used for reinforcing concrete are unloaded.In construction these cables allow for clearer spans,thinner slabs and fewer beams. -
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View from the south earlier this spring as the center core building construction began.View from the south earlier this spring as the center core building construction began. -
It takes a lot of parts and materials to make a construction site work........plus the room to store them.It takes a lot of parts and materials to make a construction site work........plus the room to store them. -
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Signs of support go up for the next floorSigns of support go up for the next floor -
Diamond tipped....Water cooled saw blades made for cutting concrete remove excess overhang that is not needed for the new building design. It is secured and lowered to the ground by the use of the crane and the concrete is then loaded up to be recycled.Diamond tipped....Water cooled saw blades made for cutting concrete remove excess overhang that is not needed for the new building design. It is secured and lowered to the ground by the use of the crane and the concrete is then loaded up to be recycled. -
This is a panorama of the new underground area of the Music building, part of which will house the Facilities Services Department offices . A lot of the hill has been taken down in front of the building and window openings can be seen on the far south & west corners.This is a panorama of the new underground area of the Music building, part of which will house the Facilities Services Department offices . A lot of the hill has been taken down in front of the building and window openings can be seen on the far south & west corners. -
A lot of the bathroom plumbing lines can be prefabricated and assembled off site from blueprints. Wheeled onto the job and set in place all you need are walls and a water hook-up and you can install your fixtures.A lot of the bathroom plumbing lines can be prefabricated and assembled off site from blueprints. Wheeled onto the job and set in place all you need are walls and a water hook-up and you can install your fixtures. -
Leonard Center as viewed from the middle of the new Center Core building.Leonard Center as viewed from the middle of the new Center Core building. -
Felt the earth shaking recently over in the area by the Music building? The picture shows temporary Steel beams being driven into the ground to help support and prevent damage to the existing Music building concrete footings as excavation and construction proceed. They will be removed once they are finished.Felt the earth shaking recently over in the area by the Music building? The picture shows temporary Steel beams being driven into the ground to help support and prevent damage to the existing Music building concrete footings as excavation and construction proceed. They will be removed once they are finished. -
The whole area north of the Music building construction is undergoing significant changes to prepare for stormwater detention and the new parking/campus drive. In the deep hole there will be buried 4 pipes, 6 feet in diameter and about 200 feet long to accomodate stormwater from the Fine Arts Center roofs and surrounding site. The storm water will in flow into the 6 foot diameter infiltration and rate control pipes, and then some of the water will soak into the ground and some water will flow into the City storm sewer through a special sized pipe to control the flow. Once the pipes are buried, the new arrangement for the campus drive and parking will be constructed in July. Stayed tuned for additional information on the site plans. Submitted by Mark Dickinson, Facilities ServicesThe whole area north of the Music building construction is undergoing significant changes to prepare for stormwater detention and the new parking/campus drive. In the deep hole there will be buried 4 pipes, 6 feet in diameter and about 200 feet long to accomodate stormwater from the Fine Arts Center roofs and surrounding site. The storm water will in flow into the 6 foot diameter infiltration and rate control pipes, and then some of the water will soak into the ground and some water will flow into the City storm sewer through a special sized pipe to control the flow. Once the pipes are buried, the new arrangement for the campus drive and parking will be constructed in July. Stayed tuned for additional information on the site plans. Submitted by Mark Dickinson, Facilities Services -
The whole area north of the Music building construction is undergoing significant changes to prepare for stormwater detention and the new parking/campus drive. In the deep hole there will be buried 4 pipes, 6 feet in diameter and about 200 feet long to accomodate stormwater from the Fine Arts Center roofs and surrounding site. The storm water will in flow into the 6 foot diameter infiltration and rate control pipes, and then some of the water will soak into the ground and some water will flow into the City storm sewer through a special sized pipe to control the flow. Once the pipes are buried, the new arrangement for the campus drive and parking will be constructed in July. Stayed tuned for additional information on the site plans. Submitted by Mark Dickinson, Facilities ServicesThe whole area north of the Music building construction is undergoing significant changes to prepare for stormwater detention and the new parking/campus drive. In the deep hole there will be buried 4 pipes, 6 feet in diameter and about 200 feet long to accomodate stormwater from the Fine Arts Center roofs and surrounding site. The storm water will in flow into the 6 foot diameter infiltration and rate control pipes, and then some of the water will soak into the ground and some water will flow into the City storm sewer through a special sized pipe to control the flow. Once the pipes are buried, the new arrangement for the campus drive and parking will be constructed in July. Stayed tuned for additional information on the site plans. Submitted by Mark Dickinson, Facilities Services -
A panoramic view of Music on the North side and our underground retention pond below the area of the new parking lot.A panoramic view of Music on the North side and our underground retention pond below the area of the new parking lot. -
The six foot in diameter drainage pipes for our underground storm water retention system are laid in place and covered with fabric. They are designed to handle a hard-surface run off from five buildings at the peak level of a 100 year rain. A lot of this water will drain back into the watershed aquifer as it naturally exists. A new parking lot will reside above this area.The six foot in diameter drainage pipes for our underground storm water retention system are laid in place and covered with fabric. They are designed to handle a hard-surface run off from five buildings at the peak level of a 100 year rain. A lot of this water will drain back into the watershed aquifer as it naturally exists. A new parking lot will reside above this area. -
Storm water detention pipe system being installed for the Fine Arts project. Submitted by Mark DickinsonStorm water detention pipe system being installed for the Fine Arts project. Submitted by Mark Dickinson -
Storm water detention pipe system being installed for the Fine Arts project. Submitted by Mark DickinsonStorm water detention pipe system being installed for the Fine Arts project. Submitted by Mark Dickinson -
Kathy Murray, Provost and Andy Overman, Classics Professor, on tour of the FA project with (left) Brad Coleman - Project Superintendent and (right) Dustin Schwake - Project Manager. Photo by Mark Dickinson, Facilities ServicesKathy Murray, Provost and Andy Overman, Classics Professor, on tour of the FA project with (left) Brad Coleman - Project Superintendent and (right) Dustin Schwake - Project Manager. Photo by Mark Dickinson, Facilities Services -
The first phase of the Janet Wallace Fine Arts renovation and expansion is slated for completion this summer. The renovations will create state-of-the-art spaces that will benefit the entire campus community.The first phase of the Janet Wallace Fine Arts renovation and expansion is slated for completion this summer. The renovations will create state-of-the-art spaces that will benefit the entire campus community. -
Music with the new addition added and the brick face being installed.Music with the new addition added and the brick face being installed. -
Automated scaffolding that rides up on two towers(see photo) as the brick is laid combined with a lift that will also bring mortar and brick up to the workman really make for a cost efficient and quick installation.Automated scaffolding that rides up on two towers(see photo) as the brick is laid combined with a lift that will also bring mortar and brick up to the workman really make for a cost efficient and quick installation. -
Closing up for winter.....The windows go in on the east side of center core complex.Closing up for winter.....The windows go in on the east side of center core complex. -
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CATEGORY: Student Life
TYPE: Photos
Photos from Janet Wallace Renovation Project. The building will open in fall 2012.
Photos provided by David Scheele, Facilities Services.
PUBLISHED: 04/07/2011