Structural System
Steel frame with composite metal deck and concrete topping on interior floors. Long-span steel roof framing supports open, column-free reading and study areas.
Higher Education
LaPrade Library
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Project Overview
The LaPrade Library serves as the academic heart of the campus, providing collaborative learning spaces, quiet study areas, and technology-rich resources in a flexible, open environment.
BSG provided structural engineering for the two-story, 80,000 SF facility, which features a steel frame with composite floor construction and long-span roof framing designed to create large, open interior spaces.
Our team worked closely with the architect and contractor to integrate the structural system with the building’s modern design while maintaining an efficient and constructible solution.
Engineering Highlights
Scope
Structural design, detailing, construction documents, and construction administration throughout the project.
Services
Structural Engineering
Construction Administration
Quality Control & Site Visits