Cyclotron
Addition to the Medical Sciences 1 Building, The University of Michigan
Located adjacent to the DeMaria-built Medical Sciences
1 Building, the University of Michigan's new cyclotron is one of
the state's most advanced laboratories for researching and treating
cancer, neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
The one-story below grade addition was immediately flanked
by three occupied buildings. It was a very tight location requiring
the excavation of 8,000 cubic yards of dirt. Air supply intakes
for surrounding buildings were located close to the site. DeMaria
used corn-based, bio-diesel fuel in all machinery to prevent the
air quality from being spoiled during all excavation and construction
activities. |
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Project Statistics: |
Cost: |
$5,100,000 |
Size: |
8,000 sf |
Location: |
Ann Arbor, MI |
Type: |
Addition (below grade) |
Engineer: |
Lord Aeck Sergent |
| Delivery: |
General Contracting |
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Project Highlights: |
Excavation of 8,000 cubic yards of dirt |
Existing mechanical tunnel carefully supported
after being unearthed |
Structural support and shoring to adjacent buildings |
Concrete and carpentry self-performed by DeMaria |
Cyclotron vault with six-foot thick concrete
walls |
Underground exhaust maze |
Hot cells |
Wet and dry labs |
Pneumatic distribution tube to main hospital |
Administrative offices |
Water main relocated without disrupting service |
Use of PVC for underground air ducts |
Outdoor terrace on the roof |
Beautiful stone exterior |
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