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Table of Contents
1.0 Executive Summary 1-1
1.1 Concept Design Report.................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Project Summary. ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2.1 Building Concept................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2.2 Building Systems................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.3 Budget Issues .................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.4 Schedule............................................................................................................... 1-2
2.0 Overview 2-1
2.1 Project Overview............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Project Team.................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Physical Planning Issues................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.1 Site/Existing Conditions...................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.2 Utilities/Infrastructure......................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.3 Transportation/Circulation................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.4 Existing Building Conditions.............................................................................. 2-3
3.0 Program 3-1
3.1 Summary........................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Space Program Plan Analysis......................................................................................... 3-1
4.0 Functional, Technical and Regulatory Criteria 4-1
4.1 Auditoria and Lecture Halls. ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 410-Seat Auditorium............................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 170-Seat Lecture Hall.......................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 125-Seat Auditorium............................................................................................ 4-3
4.1.4 Other Classrooms and Instructional Spaces........................................................ 4-3
4.2 Laboratories. ................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Modular Facilities Planning................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.2 Modularity........................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.3 Modular Utilities.................................................................................................. 4-5
4.2.4 Expandability....................................................................................................... 4-5
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4.2.5 Lab Flexibility/Changeability.............................................................................. 4-5
4.2.6 Open/Interactive Labs.......................................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Vivarium........................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4 Regulatory Approvals..................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.1 City of Madison................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.2 State of Wisconsin............................................................................................... 4-6
4.5 Building Code Summary.................................................................................................. 4-6
4.5.1 Introduction......................................................................................................... 4-6
4.5.2 Building Code Summary..................................................................................... 4-6
4.5.3 Control Areas and Allowable Quantities of Hazardous Materials....................... 4-9
4.6 Historic Building Code Summary. ................................................................................ 4-17
4.6.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4-17
4.6.2 The Biochemistry Buildings on Henry Mall..................................................... 4-17
4.6.3 Key Issues.......................................................................................................... 4-17
4.6.4 Code Strategy.................................................................................................... 4-17
5.0 Site Analysis 5-1
5.1 Existing Site Conditions.................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 1912 Biochemistry Building................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 Agricultural Journalism....................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 1937 Biochemistry Building Addition................................................................. 5-1
5.1.4 1957 Biochemistry Building................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.5 1985 Biochemistry Building................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Subsurface Conditions. ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Site Survey....................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Site, Civil and Landscape Design.................................................................................... 5-6
5.5 Site Utility Plan. ............................................................................................................ 5-7
5.6 Drawings.......................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.6.1 Site Analysis........................................................................................................ 5-8
5.6.2 Overall Site Plan.................................................................................................. 5-9
5.6.3 Enlarged Site Plan.............................................................................................. 5-10
5.6.4 Emergency Vehicle Access.................................................................................5-11
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6.0 Architectural Design Concept 6-1 7.4.3 Materials.............................................................................................................. 7-7

7.5 Mechanical Systems........................................................................................................ 7-7

6.1 Introduction. ................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Historic Renovation/Reconstruction.............................................................................. 6-1
6.3 New Construction. .......................................................................................................... 6-2
6.4 Drawings.......................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.4.1 Presented Exterior Studies................................................................................... 6-3
6.4.2 Presented Options................................................................................................ 6-4
6.4.3 Preferred Options................................................................................................. 6-5
6.4.4 Floor Plans........................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.5 Building Sections............................................................................................... 6-17
7.5.1 Base Design Criteria............................................................................................ 7-7
7.5.2 Systems Descriptions......................................................................................... 7-10
7.5.3 Mechanical Drawings........................................................................................ 7-26
7.6 Electrical Systems........................................................................................................ 7-39
7.6.1 Base Design Criteria.......................................................................................... 7-39
7.6.2 System Descriptions.......................................................................................... 7-40
7.6.3 Electrical Drawings........................................................................................... 7-50
7.7 Communications. ............................................................................................................ 7-54
7.8 Electronic Safety and Security................................................................................... 7-54

7.0 Systems Description 7-1 7.9 Audio/Visual and Acoustics.......................................................................................... 7-54

7.1 Structural Systems......................................................................................................... 7-1 8.0 Budget 8-1

7.1.1 Introduction......................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 General Structural Scope..................................................................................... 7-1 8.1 Building Cost................................................................................................................... 8-1
7.1.3 Framing Systems................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.4 Floor Vibrations................................................................................................... 7-1 8.2 Project Cost. ................................................................................................................... 8-1
7.1.5 Foundation System.............................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.6 Wind/Seismic Lateral Load Resisting System..................................................... 7-2 8.3 Project Options................................................................................................................ 8-1
7.1.7 Slab-On-Grade..................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.8 Exterior Cladding and Support Concept.............................................................. 7-2
7.1.9 Future Expansion Provisions............................................................................... 7-2 9.0 Project Schedule 9-1
7.1.10 Existing Buildings and Structures....................................................................... 7-2
7.1.11 Fire Ratings.......................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.12 Design Criteria References.................................................................................. 7-2 Appendix A-1
7.1.13 Design Loads....................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.14 Material Strengths................................................................................................ 7-3 Constructibility Report.............................................................................................................. A-1
7.1.15 Typical Floor Plate............................................................................................... 7-3
Cost Estimate............................................................................................................................... A-1
7.2 Architectural Finishes.................................................................................................... 7-5
7.2.1 Exterior Materials................................................................................................ 7-5 Room Data Sheets........................................................................................................................ A-1
7.2.2 Interior Materials................................................................................................. 7-5

7.3 Fire Protection Systems.................................................................................................. 7-6

7.3.1 Applicable Codes, Guidelines and Standards...................................................... 7-6
7.3.2 Systems................................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3.3 Materials.............................................................................................................. 7-6

7.4 Plumbing Systems. ........................................................................................................... 7-6

7.4.1 Applicable Codes, Guidelines and Standards...................................................... 7-6
7.4.2 Systems................................................................................................................ 7-7

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1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Concept Design Report
This 10% Concept Design Report summarizes the conceptual planning and programming efforts
that have taken place during the initial program confirmation and concept design phases for the new
University of Wisconsin ‑ Madison Biochemistry II building. The UW Biochemistry II project will be
located off of the historic Henry Mall at the western edge of the University of Wisconsin ‑ Madison
campus. The new structure will replace the existing 1956 Biochemistry Building and will have direct
ties to the historic Agricultural Journalism and the 1912/1937 Biochemistry Buildings. It will also tie
directly into the existing 1985 Biochemistry Building.
The proposed facility design is based on the initial Program Summary provided by the State of
Wisconsin, Department of State Facilities and the University of Wisconsin ‑ Madison, and the
Program Statement produced by the Design Team and dated February 1, 2007. It reflects the
development and refinement of program requirements and design criteria which have emerged during
the course of the conceptual design phase. The intent of this report is to capture the collaborative
discussions of the planning participants and to record the decisions reached and directions established.
The document itself will serve as a communication tool for the consensus as well as a reference for
successive planning and design efforts.
1.2 Project Summary
Over the past decade, several major campus reports have urged the consolidation of biological
sciences around Henry Mall. The construction of the 1998 Biochemistry Addition provided an
opportunity to begin to fulfill this vision, and the Genetics-Biotech Building, Biotech Addition
and Microbial Sciences Building continue that progress. This project, the Biochemistry – Phase II
Building will move one department, Biomolecular Chemistry, closer to the Henry Mall area, and
consolidate Biochemistry Department faculty and programs which are now located in multiple
facilities. Finally, it will create new, shared facilities and possibilities for collaborative research
and teaching efforts between the Biochemistry Department in the College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences (CALS) and Biomolecular Chemistry Department in the Medical School. The proposed
facility will be contiguous with the existing 1985 wing of the Biochemistry Building and near
the 1998 Biochemistry Building, thus creating an interlinked complex housing over 60 research
programs. Housing the expanded structural biology effort within the new building will enhance
recruitment efforts and strengthen the structural programs already housed in this complex (including
two NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopists and two X-ray crystallographers). The
animal space, support facilities, and teaching facilities in the proposed facility will be designed to
enhance the research and educational programs of these and all other life sciences departments in the
Henry Mall area.
Teaching is a special emphasis in this project. About 25% of the assignable space is dedicated to
state-of-the-art lecture and teaching lab space, a statistic that does not include the administrative and
building space that will indirectly support this function. This commitment addresses major needs for
undergraduate and graduate education in the Henry Mall area.
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The University of Wisconsin ‑ Madison attracts outstanding, internationally recognized biochemists
to its rank of faculty and researchers, in large part due to the long-term vigor and scientific prowess
of the departments of Biochemistry and Biomolecular Chemistry. The Biochemistry Department has
maintained a position of national leadership during its 120 year history, and remains among the top
10 departments of its kind in the nation. The Department of Biochemistry founded the Wisconsin
Alumni Research Foundation at the University of Wisconsin and provides a great majority of its
resources. The Biomolecular Chemistry Department has also maintained a leadership position
during its 78 year history in both research and teaching. It ranks in the top 15% of medical school
biochemistry departments in obtaining extramural grant funding per faculty position. Of the 41
members of the national Academy of Sciences who reside in the entire state of Wisconsin, 13 (over
30%) are counted among the current and emeritus faculty of these two departments.
UW-Madison is the only campus in the UW-System to offer Ph.D. degrees in the biochemical
sciences. The Biochemistry Department has one of the largest undergraduate majors (350+) on
campus and the number continues to increase. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate
student courses, the Biomolecular Chemistry Department teaches a comprehensive human
biochemistry course to 160 medical students each year. The graduate programs of these two
departments grant about 25 Ph.D. degrees and train several M.D./Ph.D. candidates each year.
Construction of the UW Biochemistry II project will bring together the biochemistry teaching and
research programs from the (CALS) and the Medical School. This will enhance cross-college
scientific collaborations, foster new cooperation in undergraduate, graduate, and professional school
education among (CALS), Letters and Science (L&S), and the Medical School, and produce long-
term research, instructional and support efficiencies. This initiative also maximizes limited capital
resources by addressing multiple programmatic needs within one building. The facility’s teaching
component will serve the programmatic needs of multiple departments in the Henry Mall area and
will complement the teaching components currently being planned for other biological science capital
project initiatives such as the Microbial Sciences Building and the Interdisciplinary Biology Building
component of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery.
1.2.1 Building Concept
The building design for the new UW Biochemistry II project includes the development of
a new research tower along with the preservation, remodeling and reuse of two historic
structures, and the selective remodeling of another existing research tower. A new Bridge
will connect the Second Floor Level of the 1937 Building to the Second Floor Level of the
new Research Tower. The programs anticipated at each of the building levels are as follows:
• Vivarium Level
• Sub-Basement Level – Mechanical
• Existing First Floor Level
∙ Agricultural Journalism – Offices and Building Support
∙ 1912/1937 Building – Offices, Building Support and Classrooms
• Existing Ground/New First Floor Levels
∙ Agricultural Journalism – Offices and Building Support
∙ New Research Tower – Building Support and Classrooms
∙ 1912/1937 Building – Labs, Building Support, Offices and Classrooms
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• Second Floor Level 1.2.3 Budget Issues

∙ Agricultural Journalism – Offices and Building Support
∙ New Research Tower – Offices, Labs, Lab Support and Building Support The anticipated construction cost for the UW Biochemistry II project was initially established
∙ 1912/1937 Building – Classrooms, Labs, Lab Support by the State of Wisconsin, Division of State Facilities at $70,157,000 with an overall Total
• Third Floor Level Project Budget of $88,950,000. A subsequent Conceptual Design Estimate provided by
∙ New Research Tower – Offices, Labs and Lab Support The Concord Group Construction Consultants on October 18, 2006, that was based on
∙ 1912/1937 Building – Mechanical the Concept Design Pricing Package dated September 26, 2006, revised that number to
• Fourth Floor Level $95,017,848.
∙ New Research Tower – Labs, Lab Support, Offices and Building Support
∙ 1985 Building – Labs, Lab Support and Offices The State of Wisconsin Building Commission met on January 17, 2007, and approved an
∙ 1985 Fifth Floor – Labs, Lab Support and Offices increase to the Project Budget totaling $25 Million Dollars. $15M will be secured through
• Fifth Floor/1985 Sixth Floor Levels the University of Wisconsin and an additional $10M in gifts and grants. The budget
∙ New Research Tower – Labs, Lab Support, Offices and Building Support adjustment is $2M less than the (10/18/06) estimate. The shortfall will have to be addressed
∙ 1985 Building – Labs, Lab Support and Offices as the design progresses.
• Sixth Floor/1985 Penthouse
∙ New Research Tower – Labs, Lab Support, Offices and Building Support (Please refer to Section 8.0 Project Budget for additional information.)
∙ 1985 Building – Mechanical
1.2.4 Schedule
1.2.2 Building Systems
Programming and Design of the UW Biochemistry II project is contracted through the
The UW Biochemistry II building will be a five-story concrete structure with a penthouse at completion of the 10% Design Report, marking the completion of the Conceptual Design
the top. Steel framing is to be used at the penthouse roof structure and the entire structure is Phase. Assuming the approval of the project to proceed into the Design Development,
expected to be founded on spread footings. Deep foundation system such as drilled pier may Construction Documents, Bidding, and Construction Administration Phases, the following
also be incorporated when adjacency to existing construction warrants its application. Cast- schedule would be anticipated:
in-place concrete shear walls at selected locations will be used to resist both wind and seismic
loads. • Program Confirmation / Basis of Design Phase
July 2, 2006 – February 3, 2007
Included in the scope of the UW Biochemistry II project is the remodeling and reuse of two • Concept Development Phase
historic structures located on the Henry Mall: Agricultural Journalism and Biochemistry July 2, 2006 – April 7, 2007
constructed in 1906 and 1912 (with an addition in 1937), respectively. These structures will
• Design Development Phase
be included in the overall plan for the new structure, with some demolition and replacement.
February 25, 2007 – July 21, 2007
The interior spaces will vary in finish materials depending upon the specific use of the space. • Demolition / Abatement Documents Phase
Public areas will receive durable, maintainable finishes consistent with academic facility January 28, 2007 – July 21, 2007
requirements. Research areas will be provided with finishes appropriate to their specific • Demolition / Abatement Bidding & Negotiation Phase
use. In all cases, the State of Wisconsin, Division of State Facilities and the University of July 22, 2007 – October 6, 2007
Wisconsin - Madison building standards will be followed and adhered to. Please refer to the • Demolition / Abatement Construction Phase
Room Data Sheets, Appendix A, for additional finish information. October 7, 2007 – May 31, 2008
Engineering and utility systems for the building will be designed to provide long-term • Construction Documents Phase (New Construction)
support for changing research demands. Efficiency of delivery and operations for the June 10, 2007 – January 26, 2008
engineering systems has organized the laboratories and mechanical/penthouse spaces. A • New Construction Bidding & Negotiation Phase
detailed description of these systems can be found in the Systems Description section of this January 27, 2008 – May 3, 2008
document. • Construction Phase (New Construction)
April 28, 2008 – August 31, 2010

(Please refer to Section 9.0 Project Schedule for additional information.)

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2.0 Overview Owner State of Wisconsin

Division of State Facilities
PO Box 7866
2.1 Project Overview 101 East Wilson Street, 7th Floor
Madison, WI 53707-7866
This project will construct a new cross-college Biochemistry II Building (146,715 ASF/250,000 GSF) Sharon Blattner-Held State A/E Contract Officer
Dave Haley Deputy Director, BAE
at the southwest end of Henry Mall lead the design of Biochemistry II, an interdisciplinary facility State Chief Architect
that will replace the 1956 building, and renovate the 1912 and 1937 Biochemistry building at the Adel Tabrizi Director, BAE
State Chief Engineer
southwest end of Henry Mall. The project will also incorporate the 1906 Agricultural Journalism Russ Van Gilder, AIA Project Manager
building (formerly Agronomy) located mid-block of Henry Mall. The teaching and research facility,
which will bring together departments from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the Owner University of Wisconsin
Medical School, will serve the needs of undergraduate and graduate students and staff. The proposed
building will:

Kris Ackerbauer Assistant Director, UW FP&M Physical Plant

• replace outdated and over-crowded facilities used by the Biomolecular Chemistry Department Darren Berger Specialist, UW FP&M Safety
in the Medical Sciences Center complex (29,515 ASF in SMI, Bardeen and C Wing of MSC); Gary Brown Director, UW FP&M Capital Projects and Planning
Maura Donnelly Senior Project Architect, UWSA
Alan Fish Assistant Vice Chancellor, Facilities
• replace outdated research facilities in the Enzyme Institute ASF/ GSF (20,500 ASF); Timothy Fritsche Supervisor, UW FP&M Maintenance Mechanics
Pete Heaslett Engineer, UW FP&M Major Projects
• consolidate faculty from both Biochemistry and Biomolecular Chemistry; Frank Kooistra Associate Dean, College Agricultural & Life Sciences
Lisa Krugner-Higby Veterinarian, UW RARC
Richard Lane Associate Director, UW RARC
• provide housing for an expanded campus program in structural biology; Peter Lowrey Superintendent, UW FP&M Rubbish & Recycle
Dan Okoli University Architect, UW FP&M Major Projects
Jeffrey Schiller Specialist, UW FP&M Safety
• provide badly needed modern teaching facilities for the undergraduate and graduate programs Gene Turk Superintendent, UW FP&M Grounds
of several departments. Larry Walls Supervisor, UW FP&M Custodial Services
Brad White Supervisor, UW FP&M Custodial Services
Thomas Wise Specialist, UW FP&M Space Management
The new facility will contain laboratories for 20 research groups (12 researchers per group, on
average), animal quarters, three large modern teaching auditoriums (400/180/75 seating), two smaller Users University of Wisconsin
Biochemistry Department
classrooms (capacity of 36 each), two biochemistry instructional laboratories (with either 30 student Biomolecular Chemistry Department
stations in each), administrative space, a variety of specialized equipment and support facilities, and
offices for the national NMR structural database initiative.
Rick Amasino Professor, Biochemistry
Flavia Arana Student Services Coordinator, Biochemistry
2.2 Project Team Christine Ayers Academic Supervisor, Biomolecular Chemistry
David Brow Professor, Biomolecular Chemistry
Michael Cox Professor, Biochemistry
State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, Division of State Facilities Elizabeth Craig Professor, Chair, Biochemistry
Russ Van Gilder, AIA – Project Manager Robin Davies Media Specialist, Biochemistry
John Denu Biomolecular Chemistry
Robert Fillingame Professor, Chair, Biomolecular Chemistry
University of Wisconsin System Administration Brian Fox Professor, Biochemistry
Maura Donnelly, Senior Facilities Architect – UWSA Agency Representative Cheryl Adams Kadera Academic Manager, Biochemistry
Kenneth Kalbfleisch Specialist, Biochemistry
James Keck Assistant Professor, Biomolecular Chemistry
University of Wisconsin Facilities Planning & Management – Major Projects Cathy Michael Financial Supervisor, Biochemistry
Pete Heaslett, PE, Project Manager – FP&M Agency Representative Dave Nehls Lab Tech Supervisor, Biochemistry
Wayne Nehls Lab Tech Supervisor, Biochemistry
Joseph Oliva Specialist, Biomolecular Chemistry
University of Wisconsin – Department of Biochemistry George Phillips Professor, Biochemistry
Wesley Pike Professor, Biochemistry
Mike Cox, Professor – Biochemistry Department Representative Michael Sheets Associate Professor, Biomolecular Chemistry
James Shurts Specialist, Biochemistry
Flad & Associates Matt Unger Information Consultant, Biochemistry
Paul Willadsen Invention Control Coordinator, Biochemistry
Michael Haggans, AIA – Design Team Project Principal

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Architect
Mike Acton
David Black, AIA
Rich Boudreau
Bill Bula, AIA
Trevor Calarco, AIA
Jennifer Cieslak
Mark Corey, AIA
Mike Eberle, AIA
Mitchell Fox, AIA
Diane Freiburger
Michael Haggans, AIA
Bill McWilliams, PE
Jenny Metzger
Phil Nussbaum, RA
Ross Pinski
Tom Raley, AIA, LEED AP
Craig Schieslt, ASLA
Alana Schrader
MEP Engineers - Mechanical,
Electrical, Fire Alarm
Michael Broge, PE
Neil Gammon
Jeff Kaehny
Information Technology
Thomas Angerer, RCCP
Historic Preservation
Mark Ethun
Charles Quagliana
Brandon Weisensel
Site/Civil Engineering
Bill Patek, ASLA
Acoustics, Audio Visual
Scott Leonard
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644 Science Drive (53711) Engineering 634 W. Main Street, Suite 207
PO Box 44977 Madison, WI 53703-2697
Madison, WI 53744-4977
Architectural Technician James Mickowski, PE Principal
Principal Designer
Intern , Junior Planner Historical Society Wisconsin Historical Society
Principal-in-Charge Division of Historic Preservation & Public History
Lab Planner 816 State Street
Intern Madison, WI 53706-1482
Principal Planner
Project Architect Chip Harry L. Brown III Government Assistance and Training Specialist
Architect Jim R. Draeger Architectural Historian-Deputy State Historic
Project Coordinator Preservation Officer
Principal, Project Director
Senior Structural Engineer Electrical Engineering Zoe Engineering, LLC
Intern, Lab Planner 1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Specifications Suite 240-A
Landscape Architect Milwaukee, WI 53212-3641
Project Manager
Landscape Architect
Interior Designer, Planner Daphne Wilson, PE President
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Cost Consultant The Concord Group
5802 Research Park Blvd. (53719) 241 N. Broadway
PO Box 44991 Suite 302
Madison, WI 53744-4994 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Edward Striton Principal
Project Manager Eamon Ryan Vice President
Lead Electrical Engineer
Lead Mechanical Engineer Construction Consultant The Boldt Company
740 Regent Street
Intelligent Network Solutions, Inc. Suite 202
10300 West Blue Mound Rd., Ste A Madison, WI 53715
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Jeff Niesen Project Manager
President, Communications Designer
Isthmus Architecture, Inc.
2.3 Physical Planning Issues
613 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703 2.3.1 Site/Existing Conditions
Existing Land Use: The site is currently fully developed. Removal of the 1956
Principal, Senior Preservation Architect Biochemistry building will occur as part of this project.
Architectural Technician
Consideration is being given to the removal of the auditorium
JJR, LLC and vivarium wing of the 1985 building in this phase of the
625 Williamson Street project.
Madison, WI 53703
Ownership: The site is University-owned.
Principal, Sr. Landscape Architect
Zoning: No change in zoning is expected for the proposed construction,
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11707B W. Dearbourn Avenue although the density of use will increase. University buildings
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 are a conditional use in the R5 zoning north of University
Avenue. A conditional use zoning approval process will be
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Easements: There are no easements, shoreline setbacks, wetlands or
floodplain requirements that affect the building site. The south
edge of the site may have railroad and utility easements that
could affect construction staging/access.
Topography: A site survey has been completed. The site generally slopes from
north to south
Landscape: The American elm tree on the west side of the 1937 wing of
Biochemistry must be preserved and protected during the
construction. Concerning Henry Mall, a draft of the University’s
Cultural Landscape Resource Plan suggests all north/south
oriented sidewalks remain and a turf terrace with street trees
should be included on the edges of the mall while preserving and
enhancing the view up and down the mall.
Subsurface: A soil report has been commissioned. A draft of the report
indicates soils are suitable for the planned project. Soil boring
logs indicate water has been encountered approximately 20-ft
below grade.
Remediation of
Hazardous Materials: There are no known underground storage tanks on the site.
Construction Staging/ Due to the constricted site and the need to protect the elm tree,
Occupancy of Site the major staging site for construction will be parts of Henry
during Construction: Mall itself, and possibly Parking Lot 30. Some continued access
to Lot 30 during construction must be considered. The project
must provide full restoration of all staging areas.
Affected buildings will be fully vacated prior to construction;
however, the 1985 wing of Biochemistry must remain fully
functional during construction.
2.3.2 Utilities/Infrastructure
Existing/New: All required utilities including steam, condensate, compressed
air, power and signal conduit are available on the north, east
or west sides of the project area with the possible exception of
chilled water which is located on the west side of Henry Mall.
The existing signal service between Bock Labs and Hort-Moore
Hall is not adequate. Additional ducts will be needed to serve
this new building.
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Maintenance of Service to the 1985 wing of Biochemistry will have to be
Utility Services maintained although some planned shut-downs will be required
During Construction: No other surrounding buildings are anticipated to be affected by
construction. A steam service loop currently behind Agriculture
Journalism is desired to remain providing future redundancy.
2.3.3 Transportation/Circulation
Vehicular/Bicycle/ Access to the existing buildings and the new planned facilities
Pedestrian: will be primarily pedestrian access. While there is a strong
desire to limit construction impacts to campus, the west side
sidewalk and traffic lane of Henry Mall will be closed during
construction for staging. Access to Henry Mall may be curtailed
during construction.
Parking: No new parking facilities are planned for this project. Portions
of Parking Lot 30 may be closed during construction. Parking
Lot 30 as well as bicycle and moped parking will be repaired or
replaced after construction.
Service/Loading/ Recycling and waste management patterns will not be affected,
Unloading: except that volume will increase.
A loading dock connected to a dedicated freight elevator is
essential to the project. Truck access will occur off Henry Mall.
Truck access will be designed to accommodate 30-foot panel
trucks. Semi-truck access will not be required.
Access to Site: The proposed building does not affect any major pedestrian
paths, view corridors, or campus open space except during
construction.
2.3.4 Existing Building Conditions
Concealed Conditions: Work within existing buildings composes a significant
percentage of this project. For this reason, at the completion of
the demolition contract, the condition of the existing buildings
will be documented and, to the extent possible, discrepancies
will be incorporated into the Construction Documents prior to
issuance for bidding of new work.
Condition of Existing All existing infrastructure systems and equipment are to be
Infrastructure and replaced in the areas of new construction. Systems in the 1985
Equipment: building are assumed to be sufficient to accommodate
reconfigured laboratories if that option is pursued as part of this
project.
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Hazardous Materials: The Agricultural Journalism Building and older Biochemistry

wings contain asbestos building materials that will require
removal. Lead paint is also present in the buildings that will
remain and those slated for removal. A WALMS survey
of the buildings has been performed. Hazardous research
chemicals will be removed when the building is vacated prior to
demolition.

Current Occupancy All of the buildings to be replaced or renovated will be vacated

and Occupancy during prior to the beginning of construction. The 1985 wing of
Construction: Biochemistry will remain operational during construction. Any
renovation of research floors would occur after occupancy of the
new facility.

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The program developed for this facility was published in the Program Statement dated February 1,    
      
2007. The document identified programs and activities with total area assignable square feet allocated          
for each areas as follows:
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         
Space Area (ASF)          
   
Research 33,900 

Shared Research Support 17,940 

Specialized Research 12,820         
        
Animal Facility 11,390         
        
Biochemical Sciences Support 8,915         
Administration/Student Services 3,270  
 
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
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
 
Instructional Labs 17,320         
        
Classrooms, Discussion, and Seminar Rooms 11,430         
Building Support 5,595  
 
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      
      
Flad & Associates used the program from the Program Statement to develop and refine the       
Biochemistry II needs. Flad subsequently worked with the DSF, the University, the project core team       
         
and user groups from Biochemistry and Biomolecular Chemistry to refine the program and plans.          
        
The following space tabulation is a detailed comparison of the two programs.         
   



        
         
       
        
        
        
        
        
   


        
       
        
        
        
      
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
   

Flad & Associates 3-1

February 22, 2007
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Biochemistry II Building - 10% Design Report

   

   

       

             
                   

 
                 
                 
                
               
                 
                  
                
           
        
        
         
                 
                
                
                
                
             
        
        
         
                 
                 
              
                 
                
                 
                
                 
            
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4.0 Functional, Technical and Regulatory Criteria Figure 4A: 410 Seat Auditorium Section

4.1 Auditoria and Lecture Halls

4.1.1 410-Seat Auditorium

Located in the newly constructed center ‘link’ portion between the 1912 and 1937 buildings,
this auditorium will serve as a general assignment facility for use by the entire campus. The
desire was to keep the size compact and the scale intimate despite the relatively large capacity
of the room. Faculty cited the large auditorium in Agriculture Hall as a very pleasing
environment in which to teach.

The design of the auditorium uses a balcony arrangement, which allows the seating capacity
to occur within the space between the existing 1912 and 1937 building, thus eliminating the
necessity of significant alteration to the existing bearing wall structures. The balcony is also a
direct reference to the Agriculture Hall auditorium, keeping audience and lecturer within very
close proximity of one another, improving sight lines and acoustics. The main floor will be a
1:12 slope and the balcony will be a stepped floor to provide a steeper rake to ensure adequate
sight lines. A dais will be provided for the lecturer to improve sight lines, especially for those
seated on the balcony. Due to the sloped main floor, accessible seating will be distributed
throughout the audience area. The balcony will have accessible seats at the lowest tier along
the guardrail.

Among the most public elements in the Biochemistry Department, this auditorium will be a
centerpiece for the project. Materials will balance the heavy traffic loads anticipated with the
prominence of the room. Durable materials will be used low where contact with the audience
is anticipated and decorative sound attenuating materials will be located higher.

Fixed seating with tablet-arms will be used in the audience area. Projection surfaces and
white-boards will be per campus standards. A fixed lectern will be provided housing all
electronic head-end equipment and controls. Audio visual equipment is discussed in the
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4.1.2 170-Seat Lecture Hall Figure 4B: 170 Seat Auditorium Section

Like the 410-seat auditorium, this lecture hall is also located between the 1912 and 1937
buildings with the same strategy of preserving the existing bearing wall structures. The
lecture hall is general assignment.

This lecture hall will be a counterpart to the 410-seat auditorium seeing similar traffic
loads and sharing the same prominent location. For this reason, materials will be of a
complementary nature.

The design of the 170-seat lecture hall will be a stepped-floor arrangement with primary
access to the room from the 1912 Building Lobby. The stepped floor will connect to the
ground floor of the 1937 Building at the well of the auditorium. A dais will be located at in
the well of the auditorium to improve sight lines. Accessible seating will be located at the
front and rear of the room due to the stepped arrangement.

Fixed tables with loose chairs will be provided in the seating area. Projection surfaces and
white-boards will be per campus standards. A fixed lectern will be provided housing all
electronic head-end equipment and controls. Audio visual equipment is discussed in the
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4.1.3 125-Seat Auditorium Figure 4C: 125 Seat Auditorium Section

Located on the first floor of the research tower, the 125-seat auditorium will replace the
auditorium demolished from the 1985 building. The 125-seat auditorium is dedicated for use
by the Biochemistry Department.

The design of the room employs a 1:12 slope floor with fixed tablet-arm seating in the
audience area. Projection surfaces and white-boards will be per campus standards. A fixed
lectern will be provided housing all electronic head-end equipment and controls. Audio
visual equipment is discussed in the Audio / Visual portion of this report in Section 7.9.

4.1.4 Other Classrooms and Instructional Spaces

There are several other instructional spaces identified in the program for the facility, ranging
from 36-seat classrooms provided with movable furniture to smaller lecture format rooms,
all of which will be informed by the larger rooms, maintaining clarity of materials from one
space to another.

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4.2 Laboratories Figure 4D: Typical 4-Person Laboratory

4.2.1 Modular Facilities Planning

The Biochemistry II Core Group and User Groups discussed the multifaceted goal of lab
flexibility. They decided that the various lab spaces needed to be consistently sized and
configured in order to be as flexible as possible.

4.2.2 Modularity

The Core Group and User Groups had decided that the Biochemistry II needed to meet
the science needs of a range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, biochemistry and
instrumentation sciences as well as to provide flexibility of use. In order to achieve this level
of flexibility they decided to design to a consistent size and layout of the overall lab and lab
support area.

Each faculty is planned to have, on average, two to three 4-person modules of 21’x21’ of
lab space including graduate student write-up space, two to three modules of 21’x10’-6”
dedicated lab support/lab entry area, and one faculty office. Faculty offices are planned to
be grouped in pairs and include offices, administrative staff space, a committee/small group
meeting room, and shall have direct access to research laboratories.

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4.2.3 Modular Utilities 4.2.5 Lab Flexibility/Changeability

In order to achieve flexibility within the labs, the labs must provide a uniformity of
availability of utilities at each wall and island within a lab. The estimated cost premium for
providing the capability for the heaviest of utility service (power, specialty power, piping)
scenarios (organic synthesis and instrumentation labs) in all of the labs was unwarranted for
the use of the building. As a result the Core Team and User Groups decided that generic wet
labs with highly flexible dedicated and shared support spaces are desirable. The specialized
laboratories, including organic synthesis and instrumentation labs, will be located in a central
portion of the building, and designed for their individual requirements. Each generic set of
labs was defined as to what utilities would be provided, including natural gas, laboratory hot
water, laboratory cold water, pure water, specialty gas services (from local gas cylinders).
Estimated hood densities within the building are depicted in the following chart.
4.2.6 Open/Interactive Labs
Figure 4E: Fume Hood Count
The Biochemistry II Core Team and User Groups decided that the instrumentation labs would
be designed around a “dance-floor” concept. One of the main reasons for this selection is
the ability to renovate within a very short time frame. The fixed casework, hoods, sinks, etc.
will be located around the perimeter of the lab. The utilities will be brought in from overhead
via utility drops or overhead service carriers. The peninsulas will not be fixed, but will use
mobile instrument carts, mobile tables and/or equipment/carts.
The typical wet labs and organic synthesis labs are designed with a similar overhead utility
distribution system to the instrumentation labs, accompanied by umbilicals to accommodate
services on the fixed benches. Sinks and hoods are located at the perimeter of lab and in
dedicated lab support zones. The peninsulas will be fixed, but free of utility distribution to
simplify future renovations.
The Biochemistry II Core Team and User Groups are interested in meeting the goal of
interaction within many areas in the building including in the labs. Labs are designed

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diagrams). Several user representatives also indicated an interest in ensuring that security
and confidentiality is not compromised within these open labs. This is a design challenge and
may be difficult to achieve, though labs can be partitioned within every 4-person module to
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meet the individual security and confidentiality needs.
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 The new animal facility will support the research needs of the Biochemistry and Biomolecular
Chemistry departments. Included within the vivarium program is the replacement of 1985 Building
   vivarium functions and expansion of procedure, holding and support capacities. The vivarium facility
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and partial mechanical interstitial floor will be located below the first floor of the research tower
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 include aquatics, insects and amphibians. Typical rodent housing will be ventilated cage racks,
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providing an enhanced environment for the animals and the personnel working in the vivarium.
    Aquatics, insects and amphibians will be housed within dedicated ‘critter rooms.’
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Animal rooms have been arranged within suites of five to six rooms including, animal housing,
4.2.4 Expandability utility closet and dedicated procedure room. This arrangement provides enhanced flexibility in room
assignments, environmental controls and security. The vivarium is also supported with a quarantine
All occupants of the building have not been determined. As a result, each lab needs to be suite, specialty procedure rooms, food preparation rooms, cage washing facility, manager/staff offices
able to vary in size in order to accommodate differing group sizes and project requirements. and additional storage/support areas.
Additionally, each lab needs to have a uniformity of support services available to support
the changing needs of science. These support services include a chemical/sample prep room
and flexible rooms that can service the following functions: balance rooms, tissue culture,
autoclave rooms, dark rooms, equipment/instrument rooms, constant temperature rooms, or
cold rooms. These spaces may be dedicated to the lab that they are adjacent to, or shared.

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4.4 Regulatory Approvals
Approvals are required from the following agencies:
4.4.1 City of Madison
At the time of the printing of this document, an informational meeting has been arranged with
the City of Madison Zoning Department. In advance of that meeting, the following City of
Madison agency approvals are anticipated:
• Planning
The site is zoned R-5 (General Residence District) by the City of Madison. Colleges
and University buildings are considered a conditional use in the R-5 district north of
University Avenue. The conditional use zoning approval process will be required through
the City of Madison. There exists a 20-foot building setback along University Avenue.
• Urban Design Commission
Review of design and siting of all public facilities and buildings located in designated
urban districts. Review is a prerequisite for zoning approval.
• Landmarks Commission
Landmarks Commission reviews projects affecting buildings that are deemed culturally
significant to the City. The historic structures affected by this project will require
approval of this agency. Review is a prerequisite for zoning approval.
• Near West Neighborhood Association
Local neighborhood group will review the design of the project in order to ensure that
there are no adverse affects on the neighborhood and the project is consistent with the
vision for the neighborhood. Review is a prerequisite for zoning approval.
4.4.2 State of Wisconsin
• Department of Commerce
Plan approval is required from Safety and Building for life safety, plumbing and
mechanical systems prior to application for building permits. Upon completion of the
project, a certificate of occupancy will be required.
• State Historical Society
Approval is required for all projects affecting listed sites. Discussions and design
presentations are ongoing with representatives from the State Historical Society.
In addition to regulatory agencies, approvals are also required from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration – Division of State Facilities and the University of Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin:
University of Wisconsin Design Commission
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In addition, the University will review the project on the same milestones as those outlined under
Division of State Facilities.
Division of State Facilities:
DSF Peer Review
35% Design Statement coinciding with State of Wisconsin Building Commission.
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4.5 Building Code Summary
4.5.1 Introduction
This study is based on the 2006 International Building Code, which is expected to be
adopted by Wisconsin in early 2007. For this reason, it is necessary to note that Wisconsin
amendments have not been examined as of yet. It will be necessary to complete a full review
of the code study when the Wisconsin-amended 2006 IBC is published.
The primary code-related concern to the design team and the Biochemistry Department is
that of permissible quantities of flammable materials allowed on upper floors of the building.
The International Building Code regulates quantities of hazardous materials based on the
floor above or below grade on which they are located; higher floor levels are permitted lower
material quantities. This becomes a concern on upper floor levels where limitations on
quantities will require close attention from an operations standpoint. This issue is dealt with
specifically after the Building code Summary.
The siting of the new research tower is an extremely challenging issue from not only a
constructibility standpoint, but also a code standpoint. The limited footprint available
on the site forces the building to be taller. The inaccessibility of the research tower from
public streets creates a situation that is difficult for aerial fire-fighting equipment to reach
the building. These two issues forced the conclusion that all existing buildings and the new
research tower will be considered to be a single building.
4.5.2 Building Code Summary
Chapter 1 Administration
The following codes are currently enforced in the State of Wisconsin:
• IBC the International Building Code and modifications specified in
ch. Comm. 62.
• IECC the International Energy Conservation Code and modifications
specified in ch. Comm. 63.
• IMC the International Mechanical Code and modifications specified in
ch. Comm. 64.
• IFGC the International Fuel Gas Code and modifications specified in
ch. Comm. 65.
• ICC/ANSI the ICC/ANSI A117.1 – 1998 Standard for Accessible
and Usable Buildings and Facilities and modifications specified in
ch. Comm. 62.
• Comm 70 – Historic Buildings.
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Additional Codes in Enforcement:
• ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
– Codes are enforced by civil law (US Department of Justice). The final
draft of the new accessibility guidelines were published in the Federal
Register on July 23, 2004. The comment period has ended and the
guidelines await passage by US Congress. The new ADA and ABA are
more closely coordinated with the 2004 version of ICC/ANSI A117.1.
NOTE: A determination needs to be made whether the new codes are to
be followed. Owner direction is requested.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators
and Escalators, ASME A17.1 – 2000 edition and modifications specified
in ch. Comm. 18 and 62.
• NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 14 – Standpipes, Hydrants & Hose Systems
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code NEC – 2005 (Comm 16)
• NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code
Chapter 2 Definitions
No specific requirements
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy
The building will be a mixed-use facility with the following use groups: A-3
Assembly, B Business and S-1 Storage (Vivarium)
The A-3 and B occupancies will be considered non-separated mixed uses
because they are both permitted unlimited area. The S-1 occupancy will be
separated from the remainder of the building above and below by a one-hour
separation provided by the concrete floor slab. The H-3 occupancy provided
on the laboratory floors will be separated by one-hour fire barriers and the
floor slabs.
Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
The following sections will be invoked by the project:
• Section 403 – High-Rise Buildings: For buildings with an occupied
floor located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access
• Section 404 – Atriums: When a vertical opening connects more than two
stories
• Section 405 – Underground Buildings: For basement areas 30 feet or
more below the level of exit discharge.
• Section 410 – Stages and Platforms: Lecture rooms having platforms
defined as stages.
• Section 414 – Hazardous Materials: A detailed discussion follows the
Code Review section.
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Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas
All new construction will be Type IB. All existing structures will be
modified to bring them up to Type IB construction standards in order to use
the concept of one single building of unlimited area.
Occupancy Groups A-2 A-3 and B / Construction Type IB:
Tabular Height = 160 feet / 11 stories
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Increase per 504.2 180 feet / 12 stories
Tabular Area = Unlimited
Occupancy Group S-1 / Construction Type IB:
Tabular Height = 160 feet / 11 stories
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Increase per 504.2 180 feet / 12 stories
Tabular Area = 48,000 gsf
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Increase per 506.3 = 144,000 gsf
Chapter 6 Types of Construction
Fire-resistance rating requirements for building elements of Type IB
Construction:
Structural Frame 2-hour
Exterior Bearing Walls 2-hour
Interior Bearing Walls 2-hour
Exterior Non-Bearing Walls/Partitions Per Table 602
Interior Non-Bearing Walls/Partitions Not Rated
Floor Construction 2-hour
Roof Construction 1-hour or Heavy Timber
Existing Building Status:
Biochemistry 1985: Type IIB in its existing condition; Type IB construction
will be attained by fire-proofing existing steel framed roof construction.
Agricultural Journalism 1906: Type IIIA in its existing condition; Type IB
will be attained with replacement of the existing wood roof (Heavy Timber is
permissible in roof construction).
Biochemistry 1912: Type IIIA in its existing condition; Type IB will be
attained with replacement of the existing wood-framed roof.
Biochemistry 1937: Type IIB in its existing condition; Type IB construction
will be attained by fire-proofing existing steel framed roof construction.
Chapter 7 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
The primary issue affecting the project in chapter seven is the close
adjacency of surrounding buildings.
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For buildings not part of the project, specifically the 1998 Biochemistry
Building (Agricultural Engineering and Bock Labs exceed the distances
prescribed), the maximum area of protected and unprotected openings
permitted in an exterior wall are of concern. Values are set forth in Table 704.8
(invoking exception one for automatic sprinkler systems) are as follows:
Fire Separation Distance Percent Open
0 to 3 feet Not Permitted
< 3 to 5 feet 15%
< 5 to 10 feet 25%
< 10 to 15 feet 45%
< 15 to 20 feet 75%
< 20 feet No Limit
There exists a short section of the new research tower that will be within the
distances prescribed to the 1998 Biochemistry Building. As the design is
finalized, this will be considered further.
For buildings on the same lot, vertical exposure is of concern. The new
research tower is being held off the 1912 and 1937 building by 30 feet so it
is unaffected by these provisions of the code. The Agricultural Journalism
building, being less than 15 feet away from the research tower, will invoke
code provisions. Two strategies are available: opening protectives having
a fire-protection rating of not less than ¾ hour shall be provided in every
opening that is less than 15 feet vertically above the roof of Agricultural
Journalism or the roof of Agricultural Journalism can be provided with a
1-hour fire-resistance rating for a distance of 10 feet from the adjoining
building and the entire length and span of the supporting elements. Since the
roof of Agricultural Journalism will be replaced as part of this project, the
latter approach will be used.
Chapter 8 Interior Finishes
Class B in stairs, exit passageways, atrium, and Group A-3 corridors
Class C in rooms and Group B corridors.
Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems
Automatic Sprinkler Systems will be installed per NFPA 13 in all portions of
the project.
A Standpipe System installed per NFPA 14 is required for buildings where
the floor level of the highest story is located more then 30 feet above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. A Class I standpipe
is permitted for the building because it is equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system.
The project will provide cabinets for Portable Fire Extinguishers located per
IFC requirements. The Extinguishers will be provided by the University.
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Approved automatic fire detection system, emergency voice/alarm
communication system and fire department communication system installed
per NFPA 72 are to be provided. In buildings equipped with automatic
sprinkler protection connected to the building fire alarm system, automatic
heat detectors and manual alarms are not required. Automatic fire detectors
shall be smoke detectors.
Chapter 10 Means of Egress
Maximum Floor Area Allowances per Occupant are as follows:
Function of Space Floor Area per Occupant
Accessory Storage (vivarium) 300 gsf
Mechanical Equipment Rooms 300 gsf
Assembly – Unconcentrated 15 nsf
Business Areas (office & lab) 100 gsf
Educational – Shops (teaching labs) 50 nsf
Locker Rooms 50 nsf
Stages and Platforms 15 nsf
Note: for the laboratory areas, a variance will be sought to reduce the
occupant load when factoring for the number of toilet room fixtures to avoid
overbuilding toilet rooms.
Minimum Egress Widths factored for the automatic sprinkler system are as
follows:
Stairways – 0.2 inches per occupant
Other Egress Components – 0.15 inches per occupant
Areas of Refuge will be provided at the rate of one wheel chair space of 30”
x 48” for each 200 occupants or portion thereof which will equate to two per
floor in most instances. Each area of refuge will be provided with two-way
communications. Areas of refuge will be located within stairs or elevator
lobbies.
Maximum common path of travel distances are as follows:
Group A Occupancies = 75 feet.
Group A Occupancies with fixed seating per 1025.8.
Group B and S Occupancies in buildings equipped with an automatic
sprinkler system = 100 feet.
Group H-3 = 25 feet
Maximum exit travel distances are as follows:
Group A and S-1 with sprinkler system = 250 feet
Group B with sprinkler system = 300 feet
Group H-3 = 150 feet
Assembly exiting will be provided per the detailed requirements of section
1025. Smoke control is not a requirement and due to the small size of the
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assembly areas (the 410-seat auditoria is the largest room) there are no
significant advantages to providing it.
Chapter 11: Accessibility (Comm 62.1100)
Accessible routes will be provided to all portions of the site.
All new entrances will be accessible. The 1906 Agricultural Journalism
Building is a tripartite, piano-nobile configuration with the main entry
accessing the first floor from a series of exterior stairs. This building will
be made accessible via a connection to the new laboratory building. The
1912 Biochemistry Building is also a tripartite, piano-nobile design, however
the 1937 Biochemistry addition is accessed from an on-grade entrance.
Additional grade entrances are planned to the south and north of the building
while preserving the east façade and entry sequence.
Assembly Area Seating will be provided with wheelchair spaces complying
with ICC A117.1. Required numbers of accessible seats are as follows:
(Current Wisconsin amendments are more stringent than IBC):
4 to 25 Seats = 1 Wheelchair Space
26 to 50 Seats = 2 Wheelchair Spaces
51 to 75 Seats = 4 Wheelchair Spaces
75 to 150 Seats = 5 Wheelchair Spaces
151 to 300 Seats = 6 Wheelchair Spaces
Designated Aisle Seats will be provided at a rate not less than 5% of the
total number of aisle seats. Designated aisle seats are to have folding or
retractable or removable armrest. Designated aisle seats are to have a
companion seat.
Assembly areas with amplification are required to provide assistive listening
systems.
An accessible route shall directly connect the performance area (lecturer
area) to the assembly seating area.
Other fixtures, controls and elements will be accessible as required by code.
Chapter 15: Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Fire Classification of roof coverings for Type IB Construction: Class B
Requirements for Roof Coverings:
Clay and concrete tile attachment shall be according to table 1507.3.7.
Minimum slope for low-slope roof systems = ¼ : 12.
Chapter 26: Plastic
The 1985 Biochemistry Building exterior is predominated by insulated metal
panels. The composition of the insulation must be verified to comply with
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2603.5.7 which states that the material cannot sustain flaming when tested in
accordance with NFPA 268.
Chapter 29: Plumbing Systems
Plumbing fixtures will be provided as required by table 2902.1 except on
laboratory floors where a variance will be sought to reduce the number of
fixtures based on the actual number of occupants. Occupants stipulated by
code for Group B Occupancies is 1 occupant per 100 gsf, the laboratories
will be closer to a ratio of 1 occupant per 250 gsf.
Chapter 30: Elevators and Conveying Systems
Elevators will comply with ASME A17.1. All elevators will be accessible,
conforming to ICC A117.1. The service elevator will provide fire department
emergency access to all floors. The service elevator will accommodate a 24”
x 84” ambulance stretcher.
Chapter 31: Special Construction
The bridge connecting the second floors of the 1937 building and the
research tower and the existing tunnel connecting the basement of the 1998
Biochemistry Building and the new research tower will both comply with
section 3104 - Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels.
Chapter 34: Existing Structures
This chapter is heavily amended in the 2002 Enrolled Code and will require
review when the 2006 IBC is adopted. Two issues of concern regarding the
existing buildings are:
• Existing structural integrity and appropriateness for the proposed uses.
This is dealt with in detail in the Structural portion of this document.
• Existing stairs in the 1985 building have a rise steeper than permitted
by code. This issue falls into the category of technically infeasible as
defined by Wisconsin amendments. The issue of whether they will be
considered as part of the legal exit system is to be investigated with the
code authorities.
4.5.3 Control Areas and Allowable Quantities of Hazardous Materials
Considerable effort on the part of all involved with this project has been devoted to the
subject of hazardous materials within the building. Code-imposed limitations on material
quantities have a significant affect on how research will be conducted in the new facility. As
mentioned in the introduction, the International Building Code (IBC) regulates materials
based on the degree to which they are physical hazard, such as degree of flammability or
reactivity, or the degree to which the material poses a health hazard. Materials which pose
a higher hazard are more stringently controlled on higher (or lower basement) levels of a
building. Due to the confines of the site, the height of the building is determined by the
program.
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The IBC controls quantities of materials by two methods. The code defines the quantity
of each material category permitted within a Control Area for each floor level and the code
defines the number of Control Areas allowed per floor.
Figure 4F: IBC Control Areas
The Biochemistry Staff has provided information on the types and quantities of materials
they currently use. Quantifying these materials precisely is an unrealistic expectation,
so a representative sampling has been used. This information has been tested against the
following basis of design worksheet. With limited exception on the sixth floor of the 1985
Biochemistry building, use of hazardous materials falls within permissible ranges.

The building program for research areas defines the numbers of research laboratories, lab
support spaces and chemical synthesis suites. The chemical synthesis suites have the highest
concentration of hazardous materials so will be located on floors two through four of the
research tower instead of equally distributed throughout the building as previously planned.
Research laboratories are next highest in concentrations of hazardous materials, and will fill
out the perimeter of the research tower on floors two through six.

In order to provide a location for bulk storage of hazardous materials in excess of the
requirements of the code, H-3 occupancy rooms will be provided on each research floor. It
is important to note these rooms may be used only for storage within approved vessels or
cabinets, open use or dispensing within this room is strictly forbidden by the code.

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Figure 4G: Hazardous Material Storage & Use Basis of Design

Hazardous Material Storage & Use Basis of Design Hazardous Material Storage & Use Basis of Design
Allowable Allowable Allowable Allowable
Quantity per Quantity per Quantity per Quantity per
Level Above or Below Control Area Control Area Total Level Above or Below Control Area Control Area Total
Grade Location of Control Area (Estimated no. of RA's) Storage* Use* Total Storage* Use* Grade Location of Control Area (Estimated no. of RA's) Storage* Use* Total Storage* Use*

1985 Tower Ag. J. 1912/1937 1985 Tower** Ag. J. 1912/1937

LAR Level (75%) Basement Basement 2 Control Areas Provided Fourth Level (12.5%) 3rd Floor (20) 4th Floor (42) 2 Control Areas Provided
Flammable Liquids Flammable Liquids
Class 1A 90 Gal 15 Gal 180 Gal 30 Gal Class 1A 15 Gal 2.5 Gal 30 Gal 5 Gal
Class 1B & 1C 360 Gal 45 Gal 720 Gal 90 Gal Class 1B & 1C 60 Gal 7.5 Gal 120 Gal 15 Gal
Class 1A, 1B & 1C 360 Gal 45 Gal 720 Gal 90 Gal Class 1A, 1B & 1C 60 Gal 7.5 Gal 120 Gal 15 Gal
Combustible Liquids Combustible Liquids
Class II 360 Lb (Gal) 45 Lb (Gal) 720 Lb (Gal) 90 Lb (Gal) Class II 60 Lb (Gal) 7.5 Lb (Gal) 120 Lb (Gal) 15 Lb (Gal)
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Corrosive 1500 Gal (Lb) 150 Gal (Lb) 3000 Gal (Lb) 300 Gal (Lb) Corrosive 250 Gal (Lb) 25 Gal (Lb) 500 Gal (Lb) 50 Gal (Lb)
Highly Toxic 30 Gal (Lb) 4.5 Gal (Lb) 60 Gal (Lb) 9 Gal (Lb) Highly Toxic 5 Gal (Lb) .8 Gal (Lb) 10 Gal (Lb) 1.6 Gal (Lb)
Toxic 1500 Gal (Lb) 187.5 Gal (Lb) 3000 Gal (Lb) 375 Gal (Lb) Toxic 250 Gal (Lb) 31.25 Gal (Lb) 500 Gal (Lb) 62.5 Gal (Lb)

1985 Tower*** Ag. J. 1912/1937 1985 Tower** Ag. J. 1912/1937

First Level (100%) Ground (16) 1st Floor (0) Ground (0) Ground (0) 3 Control Areas Provided Fifth Level (12.5%) 4th Floor (20) 5th Floor (42) 2 Control Areas Provided
Flammable Liquids Flammable Liquids
Class 1A 120 Gal 20 Gal 360 Gal 60 Gal Class 1A 15 Gal 2.5 Gal 30 Gal 5 Gal
Class 1B & 1C 480 Gal 60 Gal 1440 Gal 180 Gal Class 1B & 1C 60 Gal 7.5 Gal 120 Gal 15 Gal
Class 1A, 1B & 1C 480 Gal 60 Gal 1440 Gal 180 Gal Class 1A, 1B & 1C 60 Gal 7.5 Gal 120 Gal 15 Gal
Combustible Liquids Combustible Liquids
Class II 480 Lb (Gal) 60 Lb (Gal) 1440 Lb (Gal) 180 Lb (Gal) Class II 60 Lb (Gal) 7.5 Lb (Gal) 120 Lb (Gal) 15 Lb (Gal)
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Corrosive 2000 Gal (Lb) 200 Gal (Lb) 6000 Gal (Lb) 600 Gal (Lb) Corrosive 250 Gal (Lb) 25 Gal (Lb) 500 Gal (Lb) 50 Gal (Lb)
Highly Toxic 40 Gal (Lb) 6 Gal (Lb) 120 Gal (Lb) 18 Gal (Lb) Highly Toxic 5 Gal (Lb) .8 Gal (Lb) 10 Gal (Lb) 1.6 Gal (Lb)
Toxic 2000 Gal (Lb) 250 Gal (Lb) 6000 Gal (Lb) 750 Gal (Lb) Toxic 250 Gal (Lb) 31.25 Gal (Lb) 500 Gal (Lb) 62.5 Gal (Lb)

1985 Tower** Ag. J. 1912/1937 1985 Tower** Ag. J. 1912/1937

Second Level (75%) 1st Floor (16) 2nd Floor (42) 1st (Dry) 1st (0) 3 Control Areas Provided Sixth Level (12.5%) 5th Floor (20) 6th Floor (42) 2 Control Areas Provided
Flammable Liquids Flammable Liquids
Class 1A 90 Gal 15 Gal 270 Gal 45 Gal Class 1A 15 Gal 2.5 Gal 30 Gal 5 Gal
Class 1B & 1C 360 Gal 45 Gal 1080 Gal 135 Gal Class 1B & 1C 60 Gal 7.5 Gal 120 Gal 15 Gal
Class 1A, 1B & 1C 360 Gal 45 Gal 1080 Gal 135 Gal Class 1A, 1B & 1C 60 Gal 7.5 Gal 120 Gal 15 Gal
Combustible Liquids Combustible Liquids
Class II 360 Lb (Gal) 45 Lb (Gal) 1080 Lb (Gal) 135 Lb (Gal) Class II 60 Lb (Gal) 7.5 Lb (Gal) 120 Lb (Gal) 15 Lb (Gal)
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Corrosive 1500 Gal (Lb) 150 Gal (Lb) 4500 Gal (Lb) 450 Gal (Lb) Corrosive 250 Gal (Lb) 25 Gal (Lb) 500 Gal (Lb) 50 Gal (Lb)
Highly Toxic 30 Gal (Lb) 4.5 Gal (Lb) 90 Gal (Lb) 13.5 Gal (Lb) Highly Toxic 5 Gal (Lb) .8 Gal (Lb) 10 Gal (Lb) 1.6 Gal (Lb)
Toxic 1500 Gal (Lb) 187.5 Gal (Lb) 4500 Gal (Lb) 562.5 Gal (Lb) Toxic 250 Gal (Lb) 31.25 Gal (Lb) 500 Gal (Lb) 62.5 Gal (Lb)

1985 Tower** Ag. J. 1912/1937 1985 Tower Ag. J. 1912/1937

Seventh Level (5%) 6th Floor (20) 1 Control Area Provided
Third Level (50%) 2nd Floor (20) 3rd Floor (42) 2nd (Dry) 2nd (Teach) 2 Control Areas Provided
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Liquids
Class 1A 6 Gal 1 Gal 6 Gal 1 Gal
Class 1A 60 Gal 10 Gal 120 Gal 20 Gal
Class 1B & 1C 24 Gal 3 Gal 24 Gal 3 Gal
Class 1B & 1C 240 Gal 30 Gal 480 Gal 60 Gal
Class 1A, 1B & 1C 24 Gal 3 Gal 24 Gal 3 Gal
Class 1A, 1B & 1C 240 Gal 30 Gal 480 Gal 60 Gal
Combustible Liquids
Combustible Liquids
Class II 24 Lb (Gal) 3 Lb (Gal) 24 Lb (Gal) 3 Lb (Gal)
Class II 240 Lb (Gal) 30 Lb (Gal) 480 Lb (Gal) 60 Lb (Gal)
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Corrosive 100 Gal (Lb) 10 Gal (Lb) 100 Gal (Lb) 10 Gal (Lb)
Corrosive 1000 Gal (Lb) 100 Gal (Lb) 2000 Gal (Lb) 200 Gal (Lb)
Highly Toxic 2 Gal (Lb) .3 Gal (Lb) 2 Gal (Lb) .3 Gal (Lb)
Highly Toxic 20 Gal (Lb) 3 Gal (Lb) 40 Gal (Lb) 6 Gal (Lb)
Toxic 100 Gal (Lb) 12.5 Gal (Lb) 100 Gal (Lb) 12.5 Gal (Lb)
Toxic 1000 Gal (Lb) 125 Gal (Lb) 2000 Gal (Lb) 250 Gal (Lb)
Notes
Allowable quantities are base on IBC 2006 Tables 307.1(1), 307.1(2) and 414.2.2 and include applicable increases for automatic sprinkler system and storage
within approved storage cabinets, exhausted enclosures or safety cans.
* OR the sum of the ratios of actual quantities divided by allowable quantities for storage and use shall not exceed one.
** High Hazard Group H-3 closet provided on designated floor.
*** Hazardous materials storage room may be provided as a fourth control area near the loading dock for receiving bulk shipments.
University of Wisconsin Denotes floor level connections. University
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The interrelation of existing and new buildings is complex due to differing floor levels.
In order to apply the basis of design information to the Biochemistry site, the following
diagrams delineate where each of the control areas occur and on what level above grade they
are located (this is different from the colloquial floor numbers customarily designated to the
buildings).

Figure 4H: Control Area Study - North-South Section

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Figure 4I: Control Area Study - Vivarium Level 1

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Figure 4J: Control Area Study - Level 2 through 4

Second Floor Third Floor Fourth Floor

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Figure 4K: Control Area Study - Level 5 through 6

Fifth Floor 1985 Fifth / Sixth Floor Sixth Floor

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Figure 4L: Control Area Study - Axonometric View

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4.6 Historic Building Code Summary
4.6.1 Introduction
Chapter Comm 70 of the Wisconsin code was created to provide elective minimum design
and construction alternatives when altering or changing the occupancy of building or
structures designated as qualified historic buildings. This code provides flexibility to historic
buildings built prior to the adoption of current building codes allowing prescribed measures
and techniques to ensure the health and safety of occupants. Chapter 70 was envisioned
as essential when the interior and exterior of a historic building, containing historically
significant architectural features, undergoes a change of its original occupancy. The Historic
Building Code allows the building to change in function and provide safety to its occupants,
all while preserving those features that contribute to its designation as a historic structure.
4.6.2 The Biochemistry Buildings on Henry Mall
The Historic Building Code requires that all design issues related to egress and handicapped
accessibility in a historic building, if altered, must comply with the prevailing code.
If Agricultural Journalism was treated as a separate distinct historic building, it would be
required to comply with the current code related to exit egress (i.e. two means of egress),
toilet facilities, and access for the disabled. This would also result in the addition of vertical
shafts and mechanical spaces to support this infrastructure. These requirements would
significantly reduce the usable floor area within an already small building footprint.
4.6.4 Code Strategy
The ideal situation seems to be one where all of the existing buildings and the new
construction are of the same construction type, 1B. This would eliminate the need for major
fire walls and rated corridors and allow for more exterior glazing at the juncture of new and
existing construction.

Henry Mall is the most fully realized portion of the 1908 University Master Plan. Henry Mall Several variances necessary to protect significant elements such as entry stairs will be
was constructed incrementally starting in 1906 with construction of Agronomy (Agricultural required.
Journalism) and Agricultural Engineering buildings. Agricultural Chemistry followed in
1913 with an addition in 1937. These buildings are part of the Henry Mall Historic District
and are considered qualified historic structures and therefore the Historic Building Code
could be applicable.

4.6.3 Key Issues

The preservation of these buildings through rehabilitation of the interior and restoration of
the exterior can serve both contemporary departmental needs and university vision while
maintaining a legacy of the past for future generations. The election of the prevailing
Commercial Building Code or the Historic Building Code are considered for this project.

The three key issues impacting the election of a code compliance strategy are:
• The capacity of the current structural system.
• The adjacency of new construction.
• The relatively small foot print of the Agricultural Journalism building

Initial investigations indicate that the structural capacity of the three historic buildings is
limited and modifications will be required to meet minimal code requirements. Structural
capacities must conform with the prevailing code. If the Historic Building Code were
utilized, a 10% permitted live load reductions could be taken assuming adequate fire restive
capacity.

The proximity of the new high rise laboratory facility directly adjacent to the existing
historic structures creates possible separation issues. For separate buildings of the proposed
occupancies for this facility, four hour fire walls are required for separations of less than 30
feet.

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5.0 Site Analysis
5.1 Existing Site Conditions
The Biochemistry II building site is currently a fully developed site including five existing structures,
each of which will be altered or demolished in whole or part. The buildings are as follows:
5.1.1 1912 Biochemistry Building
5.2 Subsurface Conditions
The first building for the Biochemistry Department and a contributing structure to the
Henry Mall Historic District. This structure is considered relevant not only to the Historic
Building Commission but also to the University for the legacy of prominent UW scientists
such as Stephen Babcock, Harry Steenbock and many others who had laboratories here.
The design of the building was to include two symmetrical wings divided by a lower
central building. The central building will be completely removed during construction
and will be reconstructed to its original condition. The 1937 building also has a wood
framed roof that will be removed and rebuilt with fire-proofed steel. Two strategies for
renovation and reconstruction are outlined in the structural section. The building envelope
will be completely restored to its original condition as outlined in the Historic Renovation/
Reconstruction section.
5.1.2 Agricultural Journalism
A contributing structure to the Henry Mall Historic District. This building is anticipated to
be significantly altered to allow the new research tower to abut it. Portions of floors will be
removed and the roof will be removed and replaced with new fire-proof construction, either
heavy timber type if the structure is to be exposed or fireproofed steel trusses . The building
envelope will be completely restored to its original condition as outlined in the Historic
Renovation/Reconstruction section. Structural remediation will be required including the
replacement of two columns that have been removed.
5.1.3 1937 Biochemistry Building Addition
While not on the historic register, this building completed the original design vision for the
1912 Biochemistry Building and is therefore considered significant. The building also houses
two murals which are to be preserved in situ. All work to this structure will be carried out
in a historically sensitive manner, returning it and the neighboring 1912 building to their
original condition as outlined in the Historic Renovation/Reconstruction section.
5.1.4 1957 Biochemistry Building
Four-story concrete frame building to be demolished in its entirety. The building currently
adjoins the 1937 Biochemistry wing and the 1985 building.
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5.1.5 1985 Biochemistry Building
Seven-story concrete frame building will be abutted to the south by the new research tower.
The new research tower will connect to this building at the vivarium level and all floors from
level two and above. Study 3 demolishes the first floor auditorium wing to the south and the
corresponding portion of the vivarium located below. This building must remain operational
throughout construction.
The following excerpt sections have been taken from the “Geotechnical Exploration and Report,
Proposed Phase II Buildings, Department of Biochemistry” by Soils and Engineering Services, Inc.,
#12628 dated November 22, 2006. For design and construction purposes refer to the full report for
complete information.
VII. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the available information, the subject project site is a feasible location for the
proposed Phase II Biochemistry buildings on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in
Madison, Wisconsin.
Based on the results of the laboratory and field tests, the existing fill material is not suitable
for foundation support of the proposed Phase II buildings including floor slab areas. Below
the fill material, the underlying native soil strata are of sufficient strength to provide for
stable, long-term foundation support for the proposed Phase II Biochemistry buildings.
For foundation support of the proposed Phase II project, several types of foundation
systems were considered such as shallow footings, drilled piers, driven piles, or a mat
foundation. However, due to the economic advantages of shallow footings compared to a
deep foundation, the recommendations which follow are based on the utilization of standard
shallow spread footings or a mat foundation for foundation support of the proposed Phase II
Biochemistry building project.
Site demolition will be a major construction item for the proposed project. We understand
that the 1956 Biochemistry Building will be totally removed from the project site. Also,
demolition and removal of most of the interior for the existing 1912/1937 Biochemistry
Building is planned for the proposed project.
After completion of site demolition, site excavation will extend between approximately
40 feet and approximately 43 feet below grade for the primary Phase II building, and site
excavation of approximately 15 feet should be anticipated for the building renovation
scheduled inside of the 1912/1937 Biochemistry Building.
Due to the required depth of excavation to install the below-grade building level(s) for
the Phase II buildings in close proximity to some of the existing UW buildings which do
not contain below-grade building levels, and also for the renovation inside the 1912/1937
Biochemistry Building is to include an earth retention system(s) which should be installed
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to provide for lateral support of the soil adjacent the excavations. The earth retention
system(s) should be designed to provide stable “short-term” and “long-term” subgrade
support for the proposed project since, we estimate, the construction of the proposed Phase II
buildings may require between 1 and 2 years.
Since the excavations for the proposed buildings will take place in very close proximity to
several UW buildings with shallow frost-depth footings, a means of providing supplementary
support in the form of underpinning may be necessary for several UW buildings.
Also, for the primary Phase II building, the depth of the site excavation will extend below the
groundwater levels encountered at the boring locations. To excavate and construct the sub-
basement level in a relatively dry and stable excavation, a construction-period groundwater
dewatering system should be anticipated for the proposed project. In addition, to maintain a
relatively dry sub-basement level, a drainage layer and a mat foundation is recommended
below the sub-basement floor slab in the primary Phase II building area, and a drainage layer
below the basement floor slab inside the renovated 1912/1937 Biochemistry Building.
C. Supplementary Foundation Support of Existing UW Buildings
Due to the design depth of excavations for the proposed Phase II Biochemistry buildings in
very close proximity to existing UW buildings, we recommend that supplementary structural
support in the form of underpinning be installed at the project site prior to commencement of
site excavation.
We understand that underpinning will likely be required below the entire west wall and the
west half of the south wall of the Agricultural Journalism Building. The site excavation to
reach the sub-basement level at elevation 845 feet 2 inches may extend approximately 36
feet below the bearing elevation of shallow frost-depth footings supporting the Agricultural
Journalism Building. Without underpinning, site excavation of the soil near the Agricultural
Journalism Building may contribute to instability of the footings.
Underpinning will be required in the interior of the 1912/1937 Biochemistry Building, for
the three sides of the interior excavation in the east portion, the south portion, and the west
portion of the interior of the building. The site excavation to reach the basement level at
elevation 865 feet 9 inches will extend approximately 13 feet below the bearing elevation of
shallow frost-depth footings supporting the 1912/1937 Biochemistry Building. In addition,
underpinning may be necessary for the far west end of the north wall of the 1912/1937
Biochemistry Building.
The underpinning system to install at the project site may consist of several potential systems.
After consideration of several possible underpinning systems, we judged that micropiles
may provide the best underpinning system for the project because it utilizes low-clearance
equipment for the drilling rigs used. The micropiles are installed without vibrations and
consequent disturbance of structural elements..
Most, if not all, of the compressive load capability of the micropiles underpinning system
is derived from skin friction between the soil into which the micropiles are installed, and
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the grout comprising the micropiles. Except for micropiles terminating in bedrock, the end
bearing component for micropiles terminating in soil is usually a very small amount primarily
due to the small area at the bottom of the micropiles.
In conjunction with the micropiles, the underpinning system should include beams or
structural elements to tie the existing footings to the micropiles.
D. Dewatering
As previously described, groundwater was determined to be present at or close to elevation
865.7 feet in the north portion of the project site, at or close to elevation 862.5 feet in the
center portion, and at or close to elevation 858.2 feet at the south end of the project site
based on the information from the three monitoring wells. For the primary Phase II building
area with a floor slab at elevation 845 feet 2 inches, the sub-basement level will extend
approximately 18 feet below the groundwater levels encountered at the monitoring wells
as well as the groundwater levels encountered at the other boring locations. Therefore,
groundwater will be encountered during site excavation extending to the sub-basement level
and may be very close to the bottom of the excavation for the basement level in the renovated
1912/1937 Biochemistry Building.
Prior to commencement of site excavation, we recommend that a dewatering system be
installed and allowed to operate to temporarily lower the groundwater level below the level
of the sub-basement level for the primary Phase II building area. Effective lowering of the
groundwater level will be an important aspect of site preparation and successful construction
activities. To be effective, we recommend that lowering of the groundwater level via
dewatering be accomplished before site excavation commences for the proposed project.
The project contractor should be at liberty to select the dewatering system to install at the
project site. Dewatering equipment should remove water only. The dewatering system must
not remove soil. Dewatering should be a continuous operation throughout the construction
and backfilling of the excavation area in the sub-basement area. Dewatering pumps should
not alternate between starting and stopping. Dewatering should lower the groundwater level
between 18 inches and 24 inches below the anticipated bottom of excavation elevation.
The contractor should be at liberty to choose the dewatering system or combination of
systems more appropriate for this site. The soil deposits below the groundwater elevation are
mostly in a dense to very dense state of relative density or be hard to very hard consistency
and are, therefore, difficult to dewater.
Observation wells and/or other monitoring devices should determine the level of the
groundwater and the efficiency of the dewatering system being used. The dewatering
system should operate until the level of construction is complete at least 3 feet above the
groundwater level..
Water discharge locations and treatment should comply with all the requirements of the City
of Madison and the State of Wisconsin regulations.
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is designed to be at elevation 865 feet 9 inches. We expect that site excavation may extend
approximately 3 more feet, below the floor slab elevation to be able to construct foundations
and to install a drainage layer below the basement floor slab-on-grade. Dewatering may be
necessary inside the renovated 1912/1937 Biochemistry Building.
Although we recommend dewatering of the site before excavations take place, there is also
the need to structurally support the existing buildings that will remain by underpinning of
the foundations as excavations take place. Dewatering without underpinning will cause
consolidation of the soils supporting the structures that are to remain. Thus, we recommend
that underpinning be made prior to underpinning. Please refer to Section D above for our
recommendations related to structural support.
G. Excavation Stability
If the soil nailing earth retention method is selected, the design engineer and the project soil
nailing contractor should understand that the native soil stratum classified as fine sand with
occasional to some seams and layers of lean clay and silt may “slough” if the excavation
surface is not protected and covered with shotcrete soon after the native soil is excavated.
We recommend that the contractor apply the shotcrete material as soon as possible after
completion of the excavation, and that the excavation surface should not be left unprotected
even for short-term time periods.
5.3 Site Survey
A site survey has been documented by Jenkins Survey & Design, of Verona, WI and is on the
following pages.

Due to the location and size of the Phase II buildings with respect to the nearby UW buildings
and pavement areas, there is not sufficient horizontal distance to slope the excavation
sidewalls at a stable and safe gradient. Also, sloping the excavation sidewalls will not
provide stable support of the nearby UW buildings. An earth retention system should be
anticipated to retain the sidewalls of the excavations during site excavation and during
construction activities for the proposed Phase II Biochemistry buildings.

There are several earth retention systems which may be considered such as steel sheet-
piling; soldier H-piles with wood-lagging; soil nailing; chemical or cement grout injection;
tangential augercast piles; or tangential caissons. Due to the dense to very stiff to hard
consistency of some of the native soil strata, steel sheet piling may be difficult to install to
the required depth for earth retention purposes. In addition, driving of sheet piles will cause
vibrations which may be damaging to the existing buildings and underground utilities and the
existing vivarium building area at the project site. For chemical or cement grouting purposes,
the presence of cohesive soil strata with moderate to very high strength may not be suitable to
inject chemicals or cement grout as a means to stabilize the excavation sidewalls.

Although some of the above-mentioned earth retention systems may be feasible for the
proposed project, we believe that soil nailing may be the most suitable and cost-effective
method. Soil nailing typically does not cause vibrations or potential disturbance to nearby
buildings or utilities.

Soil nailing consists of treatment of the excavation sideslopes coincidentally with site
excavation. As site excavation proceeds in 3- to 5-foot-vertical increments, depending on the
ability of the soil to stand unsupported, a layer of “shotcrete,” is sprayed against the sidewalls
of the excavation. Wire mesh is sometimes used to reinforce the shotcrete layer. Steel bars,
which are referred to as “soil nails,” are installed through the shotcrete and to a sufficient
depth into the soil to generate resistance to lateral earth pressures. The incremental steps of
site excavation, placement of shotcrete, and installation of soil nails, are repeated until the
design depth of the site excavation is reached. If selected, the soil nailing system should be
designed by a registered engineer experienced in the design of soil nailing earth retention
systems.

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5.4 Site, Civil and Landscape Design

The project limits are formed by the following: Agricultural Engineering and Bock Labs to the North,
University Avenue to the South, Henry Mall to the East, Moore Hall and 1998 Biochemistry to the
West.  Within this area, new site work will be proposed to facilitate the Biochemistry II project, and
existing site work damaged as a result of construction shall be restored. Special care must be taken
in the area of the 150 year old ‘heritage’ American Elm tree between the 1937 and 1998 Biochemistry
buildings

Pedestrian access to the new facility will be primarily focused in an area between the proposed
building tower and the 1912/1937 Biochemistry building complex 30’ to the South. In this area, there
will be two entries into the first floor lobby space and an additional entry into the Southern facade of
the existing Agricultural Journalism building. The area surrounding the proposed entry at the existing
AgJournalism building has the potential to serve as a sunken courtyard / cafe space. Exterior stairs,
ramps, and handrails will be provided as needed to allow for ease of pedestrian flow in these areas.

Loading shall occur in the northeast corner of the site with access provided from Henry Mall.
Reinforced concrete paving, dock levelers, and storm drainage structures will all be used to meet the
needs of the new facility. Emergency vehicles shall access the building from Henry Mall, the new
loading area to the North, and University Avenue to the South.

Stone paving and veneers will be used on site to accent the Biochemistry II building facade and
complement surrounding buildings. Colored concretes will be used for additional paved surfaces.
Site lighting will be used to illuminate building entries, pedestrian walkways, and accent landscape
plantings. Lighting will be controlled by the Building Automation System. Stainless steel handrails
and guardrails will be used where required. Landscape plantings shall consist of deciduous
ornamental trees, and a mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and groundcover. Deciduous
shade and ornamental trees shall be used along the western edge of Henry Mall in accordance with
recommendations made by the December 2005 Henry Mall Cultural Landscape Inventory.

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5.5 Site Utility Plan

A conceptual plan depicting service connections to the building is below.

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5.6 Drawings

5.6.1 Site Analysis

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5.6.2 Overall Site Plan

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5.6.3 Enlarged Site Plan

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5.6.4 Emergency Vehicle Access

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6.0 Architectural Design Concept The relationship of floor levels between the 1985 building and the new research tower provides
connections to the extent possible for buildings with differing floor to floor heights. Approximately
6.1 Introduction level connections are provided at the vivarium floor of the 1985 building and the second floor for all
of the buildings. A bridge will be located on the second floor of the research tower which coincides
The Biochemistry II project presents a complex host of issues to solve. The proposed design solution within inches of the second floors of all of the surrounding buildings providing convenient circulation
addresses the challenges of balancing a physically constrained site characterized by strong historic from all Biochemistry buildings.
context with the program needs and project budget. Sensitivity to and preservation of the existing
buildings as well as the overall mass of the new building emerged as key issues that would have to be Figure 6A: Floor Connectivity Diagram
addresses architecturally. In addition to the removal of the 1956 Biochemistry building, this solution
proposes removal of the one-story 1985 auditorium wing and associated vivarium directly below.
The spaces removed are replaced within the new construction. Removal of this portion of the 1985
building revealed several advantages in solving the issues important to the Design Working Group.

The advantage of this solution is that the height of the tower is limited to six stories while still
preserving all of the historically significant buildings. Height is important for two reasons: first is the
issue of contextual sensitivity; second is the issue of the use of hazardous materials in the research
areas as outlined in the Code Review section of this report. The overall height of the habitable
portions of the research tower is roughly equal to the tower portion of the 1985 building, however the
overall height of the building is still not determined, contingent on the heat recovery strategy.

Key to the urban pedestrian environment, the design provides a physical separation of the tower
from the 1912/1937 Biochemistry Building. The Design Working Group expressed concern not
only with the height of new building but with the open spaces between all buildings. This solution
restores the open space between buildings that was of such importance to the Beaux-Arts-influenced
1908 Campus Master Plan by Peabody, Laird and Cret. The resulting passage between the buildings
will connect Henry Mall with the Biochemistry Courtyard containing the Heritage Elm Tree.
The Biochemistry Staff has expressed their support for this approach due to the ease of travel to
the Biotechnology/Genetics Departments located on the east side of Henry Mall with whom the
department works closely. The physical separation provided in this study is a historically more
sensitive approach, allowing the 1912/1937 buildings to regain their original identity and enhances
the character of Henry Mall.
6.2 Historic Renovation/Reconstruction
A concise organization of the program also emerged with this solution: teaching functions would
occur in the 1912/1937 building and research would be housed in the new tower. The efficiencies By necessity of the program, the character of the historic buildings is in contrast with that of the
of this scheme from a functional standpoint are readily apparent. The simplicity of allowing the research tower both in massing and building technology. Out of respect for the history of Henry Mall
generally larger spaces associated with teaching to be independent from research also has benefits in and its contributing buildings, two distinct strategies will be implemented in planning the renovation
that a more flexible ‘generic’ lab-type floor plate can be accomplished in the tower. The Biochemistry and construction of the Biochemistry II project. The first strategy is one of historic renovation and
Department also preferred this aspect of the design due to the separation of traffic associated with the adaptive reuse of existing buildings; the other strategy is that of modern construction technologies
teaching function from the research. appropriate for a state-of-the-art research facility. This two-part strategy allows the University of
Wisconsin Biochemistry Department to preserve its legacy while continuing its history of ground-
In a further effort to keep the building height as low as possible, underutilized lab space on floors breaking research well into to the future.
four, five and six of the 1985 building will be remodeled as contemporary wet-labs. These three
floors roughly equate to the area of one floor of the new research tower, thus saving a floor of new The approach of adaptive reuse for the historic buildings was agreed on early in the process. The
construction. State Historical Society has been involved throughout the design process, and has been supportive
and understanding of the complex nature of this project. Aesthetic considerations on the exterior will
The vivarium will be located in the basement sharing a tunnel connection to the 1998 Biochemistry be primarily centered on appropriateness of materials where replacement is required.
building and roughly on the same floor level as the 1985 Biochemistry building.

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6.3 New Construction

The significant scale shift between the historic 1906 Agricultural Journalism Building and the 1912
and 1937 Biochemistry buildings and the new research tower was addressed in the discussions as
well. It was observed that the 1998 Biochemistry building dealt successfully with this issue by
adopting a vertical expression in the façade due to the fact that the natural datum line of the red clay
roofs and the shadow their overhang created would be exceeded. Materials on the 1998 building
reflect those of it’s neighbors, however the articulation and proportions are much more open, thus
creating a dialogue between the historic load bearing expression with the characteristic punched
openings and tripartite expression with that of the frame structure characteristic of buildings of
our time. The issue of context is even more pressing with the Biochemistry II building than with
the 1998 Biochemistry building because the research tower is not just in close proximity to the
historic buildings, but will be enclosed by and even touch these buildings. It was suggested during
discussions within the Design Working Group that the new research tower would be a further
evolution of the dialogue between old and new that the 1998 Biochemistry building began.

Specifics of the aesthetic expression of the new research tower have not been discussed, however
several sketches have been presented illustrating the range of possibilities available. The sketches,
presented in form of watercolor and physical models, presented alternatives ranging from historic
quotations taken from elements of the existing buildings, to avant-gardism. The discussions that
took place with the Design Working Group and the State Historical Society all encouraged the design
team not to attempt to cloak the research tower in historic clothing, but to pursue a modern approach
sensitive to the materiality of the existing buildings while expressing the modern character of the
building type.

6.4 Drawings

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6.4.1 Presented Exterior Studies

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6.4.2 Presented Options

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6.4.3 Preferred Options

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6.4.4 Floor Plans

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6.4.5 Building Sections

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6.4.5.2 Section - Biochemistry Courtyard

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7.0 Systems Description
7.1 Structural Systems
7.1.1 Introduction
The following document presents the design parameters, design loads, material strengths,
governing codes and structural framing systems proposed for the Biochemistry Phase II
addition. These framing systems will serve as the basis for continuing structural development
and refinement in the next phase of the project.
7.1.2 General Structural Scope
The Biochemistry II building will be a five-story concrete structure with a penthouse at the
top. Steel framing is to be used at the penthouse roof structure and the entire structure is
expected to be founded on spread footings. Cast-in -place concrete shear walls at selected
locations will be used to resist both wind and seismic loads.
Included in the scope of the Biochemistry project is the remodeling and reuse of two historic
structures located on Henry Street mall: Ag Journalism and Biochemistry constructed in
1906 and 1912 (with an addition in 1937) respectively. These structures will be included in
the overall plan for the new structure, with some demolition and replacement.
7.1.3 Framing Systems
It is our opinion, based on the building configuration and the combined inputs of the project
team, that for this proposed Biochem II building, a cast-in-place concrete pan joist structure
would also offer most benefits as far as economy, program planning, utility accommodation,
floor vibration control, and design flexibility are concerned.
A more detailed analysis will be performed in the Design Development phase to verify and
validate its advantage over other possible structural systems.
Penthouse Roof
Deck: 1-1/2” deep 20 gage steel roof deck.
Beams/Girders: Wide-flange structural steel shapes.
Sloped beams: Wide-flange structural steel shapes.
Columns: Wide-flange structural steel shapes.
Deflections: Gravity load deflections under total loads are to be less than 1/360 of
span.
Typical Floors and Penthouse Floor
Floor Slab: 4-3/4” thick concrete slab with 6” wide by 20” deep one-way joists
spaced at 3 feet on center.
Beams: 24-3/4” deep concrete beams with various widths.
Girders: 30” wide by 24-3/4” deep concrete girders mainly running in the
east-west direction of the building.
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Spandrels: Typically 27” wide concrete perimeter beams with various depths.
Columns: Typically 24”x24” concrete columns.
Shear Walls: Typically 12” thick concrete walls at selected locations.
Deflections: Sum of long-term deflection due to all sustained loads and the
immediate deflection due to live loads is to be less than 1/480 of
span.
7.1.4 Floor Vibrations
When evaluating human perception of walking-induced vibration, most experts agree that it
is most appropriate to determine the acceleration response of the system. When evaluating
the effect of vibration on sensitive equipment, it is important to calculate response in terms of
velocity, the parameter typically referred to by equipment manufacturers.
The floor vibration characteristics of this building will be designed to meet the criteria set
forth in ISO recommendations and the limits proposed by Ellingwood and Tallin. The
vibratory accelerations of the floor system will be limited to 0.002g for walking excitation.
This criterion is established such that a lab scientist will barely perceive floor vibration
caused by moderately paced foot traffic. The maximum vibratory velocity of the floor
system will be limited to 2000 micro-inch per second when subjected to a moderate walking
speed of not more than 75 steps per minute, which is acceptable for bench microscopes with
magnification up to 400x.
These are values that are outlined in the various industry design guides and that Flad
Structural Engineers has designed to on recent projects with acceptable results. While floors
designed to the above criteria may function acceptably in supporting sensitive equipment, we
recommend that such equipment be installed with individual vibration isolation systems.
7.1.5 Foundation System
7.1.5.1 Gravity Loads
The gravity foundation system is expected to consist of conventional spread and
mat footings bearing on natural soil. A geotechnical report has been prepared by
Soil & Engineering Services, Inc., #12628 dated Nov. 22, 2006, to describe the
soil investigation and foundation recommendations.
7.1.5.2 Soils Retention
Existing footings and foundations where required for load capacity or
underpinning reasons will be stabilized and/or augmented using a micro-pile
system. This operation will be performed before nearby excavation and shoring.
Soil nailing is expected to be used to provide soil retention beside underpinned
foundations, and property lines.
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Concrete basement and cantilevered retaining walls, where required, will be 7.1.9 Future Expansion Provisions
utilized for different portions of the structure. Backfill against foundation walls
shall use free-draining granular fill capped with a minimum thickness of 18 Any future additions to the building will need to be designed to be structurally independent.
inches of compacted cohesive soil, sloped away from the building to reduce The proposed structure will not be designed to support any additional gravity or lateral loads
surface water infiltration into the backfill. Waterproofing membrane shall be due to horizontal or vertical expansion.
applied against the wall faces and a perimeter perforated drain lines be installed
at the base of walls. A non-woven geotextile filter fabric shall be placed between 7.1.10 Existing Buildings and Structures
the free-draining aggregate and the natural soils to prevent clogging of the
drainage layer. The proposed Biochemistry II building is surrounded on all four sides by existing university
buildings: Biochemistry 1985 to the north and west, Ag Journalism at the east, and
7.1.6 Wind/Seismic Lateral Load Resisting System Biochemistry 1912/1937 at the south and west. Portions of these structures are expected to
be raised and reconstructed. The existing Biochemistry 1956 is expected to be completely
The wind loads and seismic loads, as calculated per the 2003 International Building Code raised and replaced by this structure.
with Wisconsin amendments, will be resisted by typically 12” thick cast-in-place concrete
shear walls located at selected locations of the building. Potential locations of the shear walls 7.1.11 Fire Ratings
will be coordinated and finalized in the Design Development phase.
Various concrete cover thickness for slab, joists, beams, columns and walls will be selected to
Extended spread footings at wall bases will be provided to resist overturning effect caused by satisfy required fire ratings.
these lateral loads as required.
7.1.12 Design Criteria References
7.1.7 Slab-On-Grade
7.1.12.1 Governing Building Code
Typical Slab: 5” concrete slab-on-grade reinforced with #4@12” on center • 2003 International Building Code
each way with control joints spaced not more than 25 feet will be
specified to mitigate the problem of random cracking at concrete 7.1.12.2 Industry Reference Standards
floor. • ACI 318-02 (Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete)
• ACI 315-99 (Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement)
A large portion of the ground floor is currently designated as the • ACI 315R-94 (Manual of Engineering and Placing Drawings for Reinforced
vivarium space, which would require epoxy coating over the Concrete Structures)
slab. Should the contractor choose to pour the slab-on-grade • CRSI (Manual of Standard Practice and Placing Reinforcing Bars)
first to allow sufficient drying time to pass before the epoxy • AISC (Specifications for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural
application, a thicker and more heavily reinforced slab-on-grade Steel for Buildings)
will be required to support the shoring loads from the structure • AISI (Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural
above. Members)
• AWS (Structural Welding Code)
Slab Underlayment: Slab to be underlain by vapor retarder, ½” of sand, and 8 inches • SDI (Design Manual for Composite Decks, Form Decks, and Roof Decks)
of granular material such as crushed stone. An additional four
inches of crushed stone will be required to accommodate a sub- 7.1.13 Design Loads
floor drainage system.
7.1.13.1 Roof Live Loads...................................................................30 psf
7.1.8 Exterior Cladding and Support Concept ( plus drifting & ponding)

The building is expected to be mainly clad with stone panels with a CMU back-up system 7.1.13.2 Wind Loads
and glass curtain-wall system attached to the slab edge. The weight of the cladding systems Wind Speed...........................................................................90 mph
will be supported at selected floor levels, and the backup structure for this systems will be Importance Factor...................................................................1.15
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7.1.13.3 Seismic Loads
Seismic Use Group................................................................ II
Seismic Design Category, short period.................................. A
Seismic Design Category, 1 sec period.................................. B
Site Class . .............................................................................D
Seismic Importance Factor.....................................................1.25
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at Short Period.......0.118 g
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at Long Period.......0.047 g
Site Coefficient, Fa..................................................................1.6
Site Coefficient, Fv.................................................................2.4
Response Modification Factor
Ordinary concrete shear walls..........................................5.0
7.1.13.4 Earth Pressure
Cantilever Walls, max lateral earth pressure coefficient.........0.59
Restrained Walls, max lateral earth pressure coefficient........0.74
7.1.13.5 Floor Live Loads
Office ....................................................................................50 psf
Stairs, Lobbies, Vestibules..................................................100 psf
Corridors.............................................................................100 psf
Laboratories........................................................................150 psf
Laboratories........................................................................150 psf
Laboratories in reused historic structures...........................100 psf
Mechanical Area.................................................................150 psf
7.1.13.6 Superimposed Dead Loads
Floor (ceilings, MEP)............................................................40 psf
Penthouse Roof.....................................................................25 psf
7.1.14 Material Strengths
7.1.14.1 Concrete (Fc’ at 28 days)
All Concrete, U.N............................................................4,000 psi
Footings ..........................................................................3,500 psi
Foundation Walls.............................................................4,000 psi
Columns...........................................................................5,000 psi
Shear Walls.......................................................................5,000 psi
Slabs, Joists, Beams, Girder.............................................4,000 psi
Slab-On-Grade.................................................................4,000 psi
7.1.14.2 Reinforcing Steels (Fy)
Rebar..............................................................................60,000 psi
Welded Wire Fabric.......................................................65,000 psi
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7.1.14.3 Structural Steel (Fy)
Wide Flange Sections (A572 or A992)..........................50,000 psi
All Other Steel Shapes, U.N. (A36)...............................36,000 psi
Hollow Structural Sections (A500, Grade B)................46,000 psi
Steel Pipes (A53, Grade B)............................................35,000 psi
All Bolts, U.N.................................................................. A-325-N
Anchor Bolts.......................................................................... A-36
Welding Electrodes ........................................................... E70XX
7.1.14.4 Light Gage Steel (Fy)
Roof Deck......................................................................33,000 psi
Studs and Joists..............................................................50,000 psi
Tracks, Studs or Joists, 18 gage or lighter.....................33,000 psi
7.1.14.5 Masonry (Minimum Compressive Strength)
Concrete Masonry Units (Fm).........................................1,500 psi
Clay Masonry Units (Fm)................................................3,000 psi
Mortar Type S..................................................................1,800 psi
Grout (Fc).........................................................................3,000 psi
7.1.14.6 Foundation Soils
(Reference Geotechnical Report #12628 by SES, Inc dated Nov 22, 2006.)
Allowable Soil Pressure, elev 845+/-.............................14,000 psf
Allowable Soil Pressure, elev 860+/-...............................8,000 psf
Allowable Soil Pressure, elev 870+/-...............................3,000 psf
Modulus of Subgrade reaction, elev 845+/-........................250 pci
7.1.15 Typical Floor Plate
Refer to the typical floor plate design drawing on the following page.
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7.2 Architectural Finishes
7.2.1 Exterior Materials
The preferred massing options presented in section six of this report each propose a different
solution to the exterior materials palette.
7.2.1.1 Option One
The research tower will be primarily an expression in glass with limestone
ornamentation. There are two window wall system types anticipated for the
research tower: standard curtainwall for the majority of the building and
structural glass curtainwall for the first floor atrium and conference room portion
of the tower. Equipment screens where necessary will be terne-coated stainless
steel. Roof surface will be modified bituminous membrane.
7.2.1.2 Option Two
The research tower will be primarily an expression in glass with terra-cotta
cladding and sun-shading devices. There are two window wall system types
anticipated for the research tower: standard curtainwall for the majority of the
building and structural glass curtainwall for the first floor atrium and conference
room portion of the tower. Equipment screens where necessary will be clad in
terra-cotta. Roof surface will be modified bituminous membrane.
7.2.2 Interior Materials
High quality materials will be chosen for durability and longevity as outlined below:
7.2.2.1 Public Spaces
7.2.2.2 Instructional
A. Entry Vestibules
Floor: 3/8” epoxy terrazzo with recessed stainless steel grate
Walls: Match exterior architectural materials
Ceiling: 18’ AFF - Gypsum wall board with washable paint finish
B. Atrium and Public Lobby
Floor: 3/8” epoxy terrazzo with integral cove base
Walls: Gypsum veneer plaster with washable low-luster paint
finish, Wood panels with stainless steel reveals, exterior
architectural materials
Ceiling: 18’ AFF - Gypsum wall board with washable low-luster
paint finish
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C. Corridors
Floor: 3/8” epoxy terrazzo with integral cove base
Walls: Gypsum wall board with washable low-luster paint finish
Ceiling: 10’ AFF – Acoustical ceiling panels
D. Lobby Atrium Stair
Treads/Risers: Precast epoxy terrazzo on CIP concrete stair
Landings/Floors: 3/8” epoxy terrazzo with integral cove base
Walls: See Atrium and Public Lobby finishes
Ceiling: See Atrium and Public Lobby finishes
E. Stairs
Treads / Risers: Rubber on CIP concrete stairs
Walls: Cementitious plaster skim-coat on concrete with painted
finish
Ceiling: Cementitious plaster skim-coat on concrete with painted
finish
F. Toilets
Floor: 12 x 24 porcelain ceramic tile
Walls: 8 x 8 porcelain ceramic tile full height all wall surfaces
Ceiling: 9’AFF - Gypsum wall board with washable paint finish
G. Showers
Floors: Precast terrazzo shower receiver in shower stall with
porcelain ceramic tile in the remainder of the room
Walls: 8 x 8 porcelain ceramic tile full height all wall surfaces
Ceiling: Cementitious plaster finish on cement board with gloss
paint finish
A. 410-Seat Tablet Auditorium
Floor: Sealed concrete in seating areas, broadloom carpet in aisles
and lecture area
Walls: Acoustical wall treatment, Gypsum wall board with
washable low-luster paint finish
Ceiling: 20’ AFF - Acoustical wood panels and acoustical plaster
B. 170-Seat Fixed-Table Lecture Hall
Floor: Broadloom carpet
Walls: Acoustical wall treatment, Gypsum wall board with
washable low-luster paint finish
Ceiling: 20’ AFF - Acoustical wood panels and acoustical plaster
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C. 125-Seat Tablet Lecture Hall 7.3 Fire Protection Systems

Floor: Sealed concrete in seating areas, broadloom carpet in aisles
and lecture area The building complex will be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.
Walls: Acoustical wall treatment, Gypsum wall board with
washable low-luster paint finish 7.3.1 Applicable Codes, Guidelines and Standards
Ceiling: 20’ AFF - Acoustical wood panels and acoustical plaster
The design will comply with the following Codes, Standards and Design Guidelines:
D. 75-Seat Fixed-Table Lecture Hall • COMM
Floor: Broadloom carpet • NFPA 13
Walls: Acoustical wall treatment, Gypsum wall board with • NFPA 14
washable low-luster paint finish • NFPA 20
Ceiling: 20’ AFF Acoustical wood panels and acoustical plaster • Department of State Facilities

E. 36-Seat Discussion Rooms 7.3.2 Systems

Floor: 3/8” epoxy terrazzo with integral coved base
Walls: Gypsum wall board with washable low-luster paint finish The system will include:
Ceiling: 10’ AFF – Acoustical ceiling panels • Water supplied by dual combination water services (plumbing) protected by double
detector check valves.
7.2.2.3 Faculty • 1000 gallon per minute fire pump with automatic transfer switch connected to the
emergency generator
A. Conference Rooms • Wet automatic standpipes and combination risers that will supply ordinary hazard rated
Floor: 24 x 24 carpet tile, 4” rubber cove base sprinkler systems zoned per floor or area.
Walls: Gypsum wall board with washable low-luster paint finish • Dry pipe systems will be incorporated in areas that may be exposed to freezing
Ceiling: 10’ AFF – Acoustical ceiling panels with gypsum wall temperatures.
board cove
7.3.3 Materials
B. Faculty Meeting Room:
Floor: Broadloom carpet, wood base Materials to include:
Walls: Wood panels • Schedule 10 and 40 steel pipe with grooved, rolled and threaded fittings.
Ceiling: 12’ AFF acoustical plaster
7.4 Plumbing Systems
C. Faculty Reading Room
Floor: Broadloom carpet, wood base Supply and waste systems will be sized using NIH guidelines which include standards that allow for
Walls: Wood panels future sizing considerations and permit flexibility of the piping design to allow modification with
Ceiling: 12’ AFF acoustical plaster minimum impact to current procedures.

D. Offices 7.4.1 Applicable Codes, Guidelines and Standards

Floor: 24 x 24 carpet tile, 4” rubber cove base
Walls: Gypsum wall board with washable low-luster paint finish The design will comply with the following Codes, Standards and Design Guidelines:
Ceiling: 10’ AFF – Acoustical ceiling panels • COMM
• NFPA 99
7.2.2.4 Other • Department of State Facilities
• NIH
A. Loading Dock, Shops and Service Corridors • UW – Madison Plumbing Shop
Floor: Sealed concrete
Walls: Concrete masonry with block filler and washable paint
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7.4.2 Systems
Systems to include:
• Sanitary waste system that will be piped to exterior sampling basins to monitor content.
• Metered, duplex combination water services to supply the plumbing and fire protection
services.
• Soft cold water will supply the water heaters, RO equipment and specific lab equipment.
• Storm water system which will have two separate components.
∙ The roof drain conductor system will drain to the sewer system. Controlled flow roof
drainage will minimize the impact to the existing undersized exterior storm sewer
infrastructure.
∙ The clear water drain system will connect to the conductor system with a backwater
valve to prevent flooding cause by exterior sewer surcharging.
∙ A condensate reclaim system that will reclaim the HVAC condensate and supplement
the HVAC water make up downstream of the backflow preventer.
• Acid Waste system will include dilution basins with monitoring features.
• Potable water systems supply public areas that include: Toilet rooms, break rooms and
electric water coolers.
• Tempered water system to supply safety fixtures and public lavatories.
• Lab water contained by duplex backflow preventers to supply labs.
• Recirculated pure water supplied by a central reverse osmosis plant will supply ASTM
Type 3, Grade B water. Additional point of use polishers supplied by Users will complete
the purification process if required.
• Specialty Gases will be piped from local manifolds.
• Compressed Air will be provided with Campus Steam. Additional drying and filtering
will be provided.
• Natural gas will be supplied to the labs as required. Shut-off valves located on the floors
and at the labs will provide additional safety features.
• Low water consumption fixtures will be utilized throughout.
7.4.3 Materials
Materials to include:
• Interior Underground Sanitary Waste – Schedule 40 PVC pipe and DWV fittings
• Interior Underground Conductors – Schedule 40 PVC pipe and DWV fittings
• Interior Underground Clear Water Waste – CISP and fittings
• Interior Underground Acid Waste - Schedule 40 Polypropylene pipe and electric fusion
fittings and joints
• Exterior water pipe – Ductile iron pipe and mechanical joint fittings
• Above ground Water Piping – Type L hard copper pipe and wrought copper fittings
• Pure Water – Schedule 80 polypropylene pipe with electro fusion joints and fittings
• Specialty Gases – Clean and capped copper pipe and fittings
• Compressed Air – Clean and capped copper pipe and fittings
• Natural Gas – Schedule 40 black steel pipe and malleable iron fittings
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7.5 Mechanical Systems
7.5.1 Base Design Criteria
7.5.1.1 Purpose
This document describes the magnitude, functions and requirements of the
mechanical systems in the UW-Madison, Biochemistry II Building. It presents
a description of the individual systems’ proposed design and function, and
represents decisions and information available to the design team through
February 2007.
7.5.1.2 Applicable Codes, Guidelines and Standards
The mechanical systems will be designed in accordance with the following
codes, guidelines, and standards.
A. Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building Code – 2002, Chapters COMM
61-65 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
B. Laboratory Design Guidelines
(1) In general, the laboratory design guidelines have been developed using
information from the following standards and codes:
(2) ACGIH Industrial Ventilation - A Manual of Recommended Practice (the
latest edition)
(3) ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 2003 - Laboratory Ventilation Standard
(4) OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 - Occupational Exposures to Hazardous
Chemicals in Laboratories
(5) ASHRAE Standard 110-1995 – Method of Testing Performance of
Laboratory Fume Hoods.
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
E. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - 1996 (National
Research Council)
F. The American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health
(AIA), 2001 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health
Care Facilities
G. DSF - HVAC Design Guidelines (1/23/04 edition)
H. UW Madison – Facilities, Planning and Management: Design Guidelines
I. Issues not addressed by current Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building
Code will be designed in accordance with the following:
(1) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines and standards
including the following:
• NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.
• NFPA 45 - Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
• NFPA 90A - Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems.
• NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
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7.5.1.3 Outdoor Design Conditions
Summer:
A. Dry-Bulb Temperature = 87°F per COMM 63.1023
B. Wet-Bulb Temperature = 75°F per COMM 63.1023
Winter:
A. Dry-Bulb Temperature = -15°F per COMM 63.1023
7.5.1.4 Indoor Design Conditions
A. Office, Conference, Classroom and Administrative Support Areas
(1) Dry-Bulb Temperature
Summer = 76°F ± 3°F
Winter = 68°F ± 3°F
(2) Relative Humidity
Summer = 50% maximum ± 5%
Winter = 25% minimum ± 5%
B. Laboratory and Laboratory Support
(1) Dry-Bulb Temperature
Summer = 75°F ± 2°F
Winter = 68°F ± 2°F
(2) Relative Humidity
Summer = 50% ± 3%
Winter = 25% ± 3%
C. Cold Rooms
(1) Dry-Bulb Temperature = 40°F ± 2°F (year round)
(2) Relative Humidity = Non-condensing (controlled)
D. Vivarium
(1) Dry-Bulb Temperature = 68-78°F ± 2°F (year round)
(2) Relative Humidity = 45% (year round)
• Due to campus chilled water temperatures, the humidity levels in
animal holding rooms with space temperatures kept at 68˚F cannot
be maintained at 45% RH during certain outside air conditions.
Humidity levels will approach a maximum of 55% RH in 68˚F
rooms.
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(1) Dry-Bulb Temperature = 72°F ± 2°F (year round)
(2) Relative Humidity = Mechanical humidification not
planned
F. Computer Rooms
(1) Dry-Bulb Temperature
Summer = 72°F ± 2°F
Winter = 68°F ± 2°F
(2) Relative Humidity
Summer = 50% ± 3%
Winter = 25% ± 3%
G. Mechanical and Electrical Rooms
(1). Dry-Bulb Temperature
Summer = 104°F maximum
Winter = 60°F Minimum
(2) Relative Humidity = No control
7.5.1.5 Heating and Cooling Loads
A. Electrical Lighting and Equipment Heat Rejection
(1) Offices, Conference, and Administrative Support Areas
Lighting = 1.5 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 4.0 watts per sq ft
(2) Classrooms
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 0 watts per sq ft
(3) Laboratory
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 8.0 watts per sq ft
(4) Laboratory Support Spaces (Shared Equipment Spaces)
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 16.0 watts per sq ft
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(5) Cold Rooms
Lighting = 1.5 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 0 watts per sq ft
(6) Computer Rooms
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 45 watts per sq ft
Separate air conditioning units will be provided where necessary for
rooms with loads requiring year round cooling.
(7) Computer Laboratory
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 16 watts per sq ft
(8) Vivarium Rooms
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 1.0 watts per sq ft
(9) Tissue Culture/Procedure Room
Lighting = 2.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 18.0 watts per sq ft
(10) Corridor
Lighting = 0.5 watts per sq ft
Equipment = 0 watts per sq ft
(11) Telecommunication Rooms
Lighting = 1.5 watts per sq ft
Equipment = based on actual equipment in space
(12) MEP Rooms
Lighting = 1.0 watts per sq ft
Equipment = based on actual equipment in space
B. Occupancy
(1) The occupancy heat rejection will be based on 2001 ASHRAE Handbook
of Fundamentals, Chapter 29 for Moderately active office work or:
Sensible = 250 Btuh/person
Latent = 200 Btuh/person
(2) The number of occupants in each space will be based on the actual
occupant density listed in the facility program.
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7.5.1.6 Ventilation Rates
The minimum ventilation (outdoor air) rates will be as follows:
A. Offices, Conference and Administrative Support Area.
(1) 15 cfm per occupant to meet DSF requirements.
B. Laboratories and Laboratory Support Areas.
(1) Occupied 8 air changes per hour minimum.
(Terminal equipment, ductwork and
piping will be designed to allow any
laboratory to be modified to 12 ACH
if so required.)
(2) Unoccupied 6 air changes per hour, minimum
C. Animal Holding Rooms: 20 air changes per hour (including
Quarantine Rooms, and
Conventional Animal Rooms)
D. Procedure Rooms: 20 air changes per hour
(1) Clean Cagewash:
• Occupied 20 air changes per hour (capture of
moist air will be incorporated at the
source)
• Unoccupied 10 air changes per hour
(2) Dirty Cagewash:
• Occupied 20 air changes per hour (capture of
moist air will be incorporated at the
source)
• Unoccupied 10 air changes per hour
E. Cold Rooms (Work in) 0.5 CFM per square foot
F. Toilet Rooms 75 CFM per toilet fixture
7.5.1.7 Fume Hood Exhaust Rate
The design exhaust air requirements for fume hoods will be based on utilizing
high performance, combination sash type fume hoods and maintaining a face
velocity of 50 fpm through the open sash with the sash 100% open.
7.5.1.8 Building Pressure Relationships Criteria
The laboratories and laboratory equipment rooms will be at a negative pressure
with respect to adjacent spaces. The corridors and private offices will be at a
positive pressure with respect to laboratories and laboratory equipment rooms.
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7.5.1.9 Fume Hood Density Biochemistry II building. The existing high pressure steam, low pressure
steam and compressed air piping loop, currently located on the site, will be
A. Fume Hoods routed through the Biochemistry II building in order to maintain the service
loop.
The current programming indicates approximately 83 fume hoods total for
the entire building B. Design Criteria

7.5.1.10 Noise Criteria Refer to respective system narratives.

The design target for average noise levels within the spaces noted, generated by C. Equipment and Materials
the air handling systems, will be as follows: These noise levels do not include
noise from the laboratory equipment, freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges, fume Refer to respective system narratives.
hoods, cagewash equipment, fan/filter systems for ventilated cage racks or
personnel located within the spaces. D. Distribution

A. Laboratories: NC = 45 Refer to respective system narratives.

B. Laboratory Support Spaces: NC = 45
C. Open Offices: NC = 40 7.5.2.2 Steam and Condensate System
D. Classrooms NC = 40
E. Private Offices: NC = 35 A. System Description
F. Conference Rooms: NC = 35
G. Cage Wash Area: NC = 55 (1) Steam will be supplied at 175 psig from the campus steam distribution
H. Animal Holding Rooms NC = 45 system. Steam will be saturated.

The targeted noise levels assume an acoustical tile ceiling. If there is not acoustic
tile ceiling, noise levels will be higher.
The average noise level in laboratories, with fume hoods, shall be measured at
three feet in front of a fume hood at five feet above finished floor level. The
average noise level in all other spaces shall be measured in the middle of the
room at five feet above finished floor level.
Fume hood manufacturers data indicates noise levels from a fume hood can be
as high as NC=55, at a distance of 36” in front of the fume hood. Multiple fume
hoods within the space can also increase noise levels above those of a single
fume hood.
7.5.2 Systems Descriptions
(2) The 175 psig steam pressure will be reduced to 80 psig and will be
utilized as a heat source in the facility for the following applications:
• Cagewash Equipment
• Autoclaves/Sterilizers
(3) The 175 psig steam pressure will be reduced to 12 psig and will be
utilized as a heat source in the following applications:
• Steam to Hot Water Convertors
• Preheat for Supply Air
• Humidification
• Domestic Hot Water and Lab Hot Water
(4) The steam condensate will be returned back to the Campus distribution
system by duplex electric condensate pumps. High pressure condensate
will be flashed to low pressure condensate by flash tanks.

7.5.2.1 Site Utilities (5) Steam and condensate flow rates will be metered at the steam and
condensate piping entering the building.
A. System Description
(6) The estimated peak steam load for the building is 36,600 pounds per
Steam, chilled water and compressed air will be provided from the campus’ hour.
central steam, chilled water and compressed air systems. New chilled
water, steam piping and compressed air mains will be tapped from the
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B. Design Criteria
(1) General
• Steam piping will be sized to maintain velocities between 6000 and
8000 fpm.
• Steam piping for steam pressures equal to or less than 15 psi will be
sized for a maximum pressure drop of 3/4 psi/100 ft of pipe and a
maximum velocity of 6,000 feet per minute.
• Steam piping for steam pressures greater than 15 psi will be sized for
a maximum pressure drop of 2 psi/100 feet of pipe and a maximum
velocity of 8,000 feet per minute.
• Steam condensate pumped discharge piping will be sized as follows:
∙ Maximum pressure drop of 4 ft of water/100 ft of piping for
piping 1” and larger.
∙ 2 fps minimum velocity to 8 fps maximum velocity.
(2) Steam safety valve will be sized based on the capacity of the largest
valve of the PRVs, not the total capacity of all PRVs. Safety valve vent
pipes will be piped up through the roof to a minimum of 8 ft above roof.
(3) Reserve Capacity and Redundancy
(4) Multiple pressure reducing valves will be provided at each pressure
reducing station (i.e. 175 psig – 80 psig and 80 psig – 12 psig). The
quantity and sizing of the pressure reducing valves will be determined
based on maximum and minimum requirements of the building in order
to maintain controllability and redundancy.
(5) In addition to the pressure reducing valves, a manual bypass valve will
be provided for redundancy.
C. Equipment and Material
(1) Pressure reducing valves will be self-contained, pilot-operated type.
D. Distribution
(1) Plant steam and condensate will be distributed through carbon steel
piping with threaded fittings for pipes 2” and smaller and welded fittings
for pipes 2-1/2” and larger. Steam piping will be Schedule 40 and
condensate piping will be Schedule 80.
(2) Steam and condensate piping and fittings will be insulated with rigid
glass fiber insulation.
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E. Open Issues
(1) The option of utilizing the campus low pressure steam to serve a portion
of the loads in the Biochemistry II facility will be further reviewed as the
design progresses. Preliminary analysis indicates that the campus low
pressure steam does not have adequate capacity to serve the entire steam
load for the facility.
7.5.2.3 Chilled Water System
A. System Description
(1) The chilled water system will serve air handling unit cooling coils,
cooling coils in fan coil units and process cooling water system heat
exchangers.
(2) Chilled water will be supplied to the building by the campus central
chilled water system. Building chilled water pumps will be provided
to circulate chilled water throughout this facility. An automatic by-pass
valve will be provided to by-pass the tertiary building pumps whenever
there is sufficient pressure from the secondary pumps to serve the
building.
(3) Chilled water will be supplied to the air handling unit cooling coils at
approximately 45°F. Air handling unit cooling coils will be selected to
achiever a 14°F rise in chilled water temperature.
(4) Chilled water system will be variable volume system utilizing a
modulating 2-way control valve at each cooling coil. Each distribution
pump will be provided with variable frequency drive (VFD).
(5) A differential pressure transmitter between the chilled water supply and
return piping will be utilized to vary the speed of the pumps, via the
frequency drives, to maintain a constant differential pressure.
(6) Chilled water flow rate will be metered at the chilled water piping
entering the building.
(7) The estimated peak chilled water load for the building is 2,300 tons (load
does not include process chilled water loads).
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B. Design Criteria
(1) General
• Chilled water piping will be sized as follows:
∙ Maximum pressure drop of 4 ft of water/100 ft of piping for
piping 1” or larger.
∙ 10 fps maximum velocity.
• Subcircuits will be selected for linear control characteristics of the
terminal device and control valve combination.
(2) Reserve Capacity and Redundancy
• The system will consist of four building chilled water pumps. Three
of the pumps (maximum load pumps) will each be sized to provide
50% of the design chilled water flow rate. One or two pumps will
operate to provide the required chilled water flow rate with third
pump being a redundant pump. The fourth pump will be sized to
accommodate the winter time loads. This pump will operate when
the minimum flow rate drops below the minimum flow rate that can
be accommodate by one of the other three pumps in the system.
• One of the three (maximum load) chilled water building pumps
will be allowed to operate via standby power (each pump will be
connected to standby power system, but only one pump will operate
via standby power at any one time
C. Equipment and Material
(1) Maximum load chilled water distribution pumps will be double suction
horizontal split case centrifugal type with a variable frequency drive.
(2) Minimum (winter) load building chilled water pump will be end suction
centrifugal type with a variable frequency drive.
(3) Each chilled water system will be arranged and pumps sized to allow the
addition of a 10% flow side stream filter system.
D. Distribution
(1) Chilled water will be distributed carbon steel piping with threaded
fittings for pipes 2” and smaller and welded fittings for pipes 2-1/2” and
larger.
(2) Chilled water piping will be insulated with polyisocyanurate insulation
with appropriate insulation jacket.
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7.5.2.4 Heating / Reheat Water System
A. System Description
(1) The heating / reheat water system will serve terminal heating devices
such as reheat coils, unit heaters, cabinet unit heaters, fin tube radiation,
etc.
(2) Heating / reheat water system will consist of two steam to water heat
exchangers, three heating hot water distribution pumps, and distribution
piping system.
(3) Heating hot water will be distributed at supply temperature of 180°F.
(4) Steam from the campus steam system will be utilized to generate heating
/reheat water.
(5) Heating hot water system will be variable volume system utilizing a
modulating 2-way control valve at each terminal heating device. Three-
way control valves will be provided at the most remote reheat coils and
terminal heating devices on each floor to maintain minimum flow in the
system.
(6) Distribution pumps will each be provided with VFD.
(7) A differential pressure transmitter between the supply and return mains
will be utilized to vary the speed of the pumps, via the frequency drives,
to maintain a constant pressure differential between the piping mains.
B. Design Criteria
(1) General
• Heating and reheat water piping will be sized as follows:
∙ Maximum pressure drop of 4 ft of water/100 ft of piping for
piping 1” and larger.
∙ 10 fps maximum velocity.
∙ Reheat coils will be sized for water temperature drop of
approximately 20°F.
(2) Reserve Capacity and Redundancy
• Each hot water distribution pump will be sized for 50% of the
heating load. One or two of the pumps will operate with the third
pump being a redundant unit.
• Each heating hot water heat exchanger will be sized for 60% of the
heating load.
• During an outage of normal electrical power, one of three
distribution pumps will be allowed to operate via standby power
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(each pump will be connected to standby power system, but only one (2) Reclaim water heat recovery system will be constant volume system
pump will operate via standby power at any one time). utilizing modulating 3-way control valves located at the air handling unit
coils.
C. Equipment and Material
(3) The heat recovery pump will be stopped during temperature conditions
(1) Distribution pumps will be base mounted end suction centrifugal type when system pumping energy exceeds the amount of recovered energy.
with VFDs.
D. Design Criteria
(2) Heating / reheat water heat exchangers will be shell and tube type with
water in the tubes and steam in the shell (1) General
• Reclaim water heat recovery piping will be sized as follows:
(3) The heating and reheat water system will also include the following • Maximum pressure drop of 4 ft of water/100 ft of piping for piping
components: 1” and larger.
• 10% sidestream water filter • 10 fps maximum velocity.
• Chemical pot feeder
• Air separator (2) Reserve Capacity and Redundancy
• Bladder type expansion tank • One distribution pump will be provided. Pump will be sized for
• Make-up water assembly 100% of the system design flow rate.
• Reheat coils • The pump will not be served by standby power. Pump will not
• Unit heaters operate in the event of an outage of the normal electrical power
• Cabinet unit heaters system.
• Fin tube radiation
• Appropriate valving and piping specialties E. Equipment and Material

D. Distribution (1) Distribution pump will be end suction centrifugal type.

(1) Heating / reheat water will be distributed through carbon steel piping (2) System will consist of the following additional components.
with threaded fittings for pipes 2” and smaller and carbon steel piping • Chemical pot feeder
with welded fittings for pipes 2-1/2” and larger. Type L copper piping • Air separator
with soldered fittings is an option for pipes 2” and smaller. • Bladder type expansion tank
• Glycol / water make-up system
(2) Unions will not be provided at terminal heating devices in copper piping, • Appropriate valving and piping specialties
if copper piping option is utilized.
F. Distribution
(3) Piping will be insulated with rigid glass fiber insulation with appropriate (1) Glycol / water will be distributed through carbon steel piping with
insulation jacket. threaded fittings for pipes 2” and smaller and welded fittings for pipes 2-
1/2” and larger. Type L copper piping with soldered fittings is an option
7.5.2.5 Reclaim Water Heat Recovery System for pipes 2” and smaller.

A. System Description (2) Unions will not be provided at terminal heating devices in copper piping,
if copper piping option is utilized.
(1) Glycol / water heat recovery system pump will circulate glycol water
between heat recovery coils located in laboratory and vivarium air (3) Piping will be insulated with rigid glass fiber insulation.
handling units and heat recovery coils located in combined laboratory,
vivarium, and cagewash, exhaust systems to recover waste heat from the
exhaust air streams. Glycol / water heat recovery system will utilize a
45% ethylene glycol/water solution.

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G. Open Issues
(1) The viability of utilizing a heat wheel system, in lieu of a run-around
heat recovery system, for portions of the building exhaust, is still being
investigated. The current discussion is the possibility to provide heat
wheel systems to serve the laboratory general and building general
exhausts, the option of incorporating fume hood exhaust, vivarium
exhaust and other exhausts into the system is also being investigated.
(2) The incorporation of a heat wheel system (on all or part of the supply/
exhaust air) will require a modification of the current building massing.
The air handling units (incorporating heat wheels) would have to be
located in the penthouse, in lieu of the sub-basement, to facilitate use of
the heat wheels.
7.5.2.6 Process Cooling Water System
A. System Description
(1) Process cooling water system will serve environmental room cooling
units and specified laboratory equipment.
(2) Process cooling water will be generated by utilizing chilled water
supplied from the campus chilled water system through water-to-water
heat exchangers. The process cooling water system will be provided a
connection to domestic water to serve as back-up to the system.
(3) The process cooling water system will consist of two heat exchangers
and three secondary process cooling water distribution pumps.
(4) Process cooling water will be distributed at 60°F.
(5) Process cooling water system will be variable volume system utilizing
modulating 2-way control valves at a majority of the equipment served.
Three way control valves will be provided at the most remote equipment
served on each floor to maintain minimum flow in the process cooling
water system. Each distribution pump will each be provided with a VFD.
(6) Differential pressure transmitters between the process cooling water
supply and return piping will be utilized to vary the speed of the
secondary pumps, via the VFD’s, to maintain a constant pressure
differential between the piping mains.
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B. Design Criteria
(1) General
• Process cooling water piping will be sized as follows:
• Maximum pressure drop of 4 ft of water/100 ft of piping for piping
1” and larger.
• 10 fps maximum velocity.
B. Reserve Capacity and Redundancy
(1) The two heat exchangers will each be sized to provide 100% of the
estimated design process cooling water load.
(2) Three distribution pumps will each be sized for 50% of the ultimate
system design flow rate. One or two pumps will operate with the third
pump being a redundant unit. During an outage of normal electrical
power, one or two pumps will operate to provide the required process
cooling water flow rate. (each pump will be connected to standby power
system, but only two pumps will operate via standby power at one time).
C. Equipment and Material
(1) Distribution pumps will be end suction type.
(2) Heat exchangers will be plate and frame type.
(3) The system will also include the following components:
• Chemical pot feeder
• Air separator
• Bladder type expansion tank
• Make-up water assembly
• Water filter (10% sidestream)
• Appropriate valving and piping specialties
D. Distribution
(1) Process cooling water distributed through carbon steel piping with
threaded fittings for pipes 2” and smaller and carbon steel piping with
welded fittings for pipes 2-1/2” and larger. Type L copper piping with
soldered fittings is an option for pipes 2” and smaller.
(2) Unions will not be provided at terminal devices in copper piping, if
copper piping option is utilized.
(3) Distribution piping will be insulated with rigid glass fiber insulation.
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7.5.2.7 Laboratory Air Handling Systems (Lab Tower and Agricultural Journalism)
A. System Description
(1) Five air handling units will serve the laboratory and laboratory support
spaces. The discharges from the air handling units will be manifolded
into one central supply air system. The system will be a single duct,
variable air volume, reheat system, providing heating, cooling and
humidification to the spaces.
(2) System will consist of factory fabricated custom air handling units.
(3) The air handling units will operate in parallel as a single supply air
system.
(4) Air from the offices, conference rooms, etc will be transferred into
laboratory / laboratory support spaces to achieve the appropriate space
pressurization; will be transferred into toilet rooms for exhaust air make-
up; will be returned to the associated air handling units or relieved to the
outside via return fans. No air from the laboratory or laboratory support
spaces will be returned to the air handling units.
(5) Air handling units will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
(6) Heat recovery coils will be provided to utilize recovered heat from
combined exhaust air.
(7) The supply air distribution system will consist of high-pressure ductwork
with pressure independent, variable air volume (VAV) or constant air
volume (CAV) supply air terminal devices, reheat coils, low pressure
ductwork downstream of air terminal devices, and diffusers.
(8) Ductwork will be internally lined for 5 ft. downstream of air terminal
devices. Sound attenuating flexible duct, up to 5 ft in total length, will be
provided at the supply diffusers. Sound attenuators at the discharge of
air terminal devices will not be provided unless required to meet noise
criteria.
(9) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class. Ductwork will be sealed to meet
SMACNA Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not
exceeding 1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork and 2%
for low pressure ductwork.
(10) The estimate peak supply air quantity for laboratory air handling system
is 265,000 cfm (5 air handling units at 66,250 cfm each).
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B. Design Criteria
(1) Air Handling Unit Component Sizing:
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for air handling unit
components are as follows:
∙ Intake Louvers: 400 fpm through free area
of louver
∙ Heat Recovery Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Steam Preheating Coils: 650 fpm
∙ Cooling Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Pre-filters and Final-filters: 500 fpm
∙ Sound Attenuating Devices: 1500 fpm
(2) Duct System Distribution Criteria:
• Supply Ductwork Sizing
∙ From Air Handling Unit to Air Terminal (AT) Device:
0.15”/100 ft when, <10,000 cfm
2,000 fpm when > 10,000 cfm
(Duct size to AT device = AT inlet size within 10 ft of AT)
∙ Air Terminal Device to Supply Diffuser:
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 cfm
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 cfm
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) Each laboratory air handling unit will be sized to provide 25% of the
system design airflow. Four air handling units will operate to maintain
system flowrate with the fifth unit being a redundant unit.
(2) During an outage of normal electrical power, supply fan in one air
handling unit will be allowed to operate via standby power. (fans in all
five air handling units will be connected to standby power system, but
only one air handling unit will operate via standby power at one time)
D. Equipment and Material
(1) The air handling units will be of galvanized steel double wall
construction. The units will consist of the following components:
• Outside Air Intake Dampers
• 30% Efficient Prefilters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Fan Inlet Side Sound Attenuators
• Glycol Water Heat Recovery Coil
• Return Air Section
• Steam Vertical Face and Bypass Preheat Coil
• Space for Future Activated Carbon Filters with 30% Efficient Filter
Downstream (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
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• Steam Humidifier
• Chilled Water Cooling Coils
• Supply Fan Served by Variable Frequency Drives
• Diffuser Plate
• 95% Efficient Final Bag Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Smoke/Isolation Dampers
• Fan Discharge Side Sound Attenuating Devices (in discharge
ductwork)
(2) Supply fans will be double width, double inlet, centrifugal type with
airfoil blades. Fan speed and air volume will be modulated through
variable frequency drives (VFDs) controlled by supply duct static
pressure controllers.
(3) Sound attenuating devices will be packed type with a perforated metal
liner between air stream and packing.
(4) Return fans will be inline centrifugal type. Fan speed and air volume
will be modulated through VFD’s.
(5) The return fans will include the following components:
• Fan Inlet Side Sound Attenuating Device
• Smoke/Isolation Damper
• Return Fan
• Return Air Damper
• Relief Air Damper
• Sound Attenuating Device in Relief Air Ductwork
(6) The supply air terminals (ATs) will have internal liner with aluminum
foil protection similar to Titus Steri-Loc unit. ATs will be provided with
system pressure independent type actuators. Hot water reheat coils will
be provided at the downstream side of the air terminals.
(7) Individual desiccant dehumidifiers will be provided to serve each work-
in cold room.
E. Distribution
(1) High pressure galvanized steel ductwork will distribute supply air from
the air handling units to the supply air terminal devices.
(2) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will be utilized downstream of
air terminal devices to distribute supply air to the spaces.
(3) Air terminal devices will be provided where individual space temperature
control or airflow is required.
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(4) Supply air ductwork will be externally insulated with fiberglass
insulation.
7.5.2.8 Vivarium Air Handling Systems
A. System Description
(1) Two air handling units will serve the vivarium and vivarium support
spaces. The discharges from the air handling units will be manifolded
into one central supply air system. The system will be 100% outside
air, single duct, variable air volume, reheat system, providing heating,
cooling and humidification to the spaces.
(2) System will consist of factory fabricated custom air handling units.
(3) The air handling units will operate in parallel as a single supply air
system.
(4) Air supplied to all spaces will be exhausted to outdoors. No air from the
vivarium or vivarium support spaces will be returned to the air handling
units.
(5) Air handling units will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
(6) Heat recovery coils will be provided to utilize heat recovered from
exhaust air systems.
(7) The supply air distribution system will consist of high-pressure ductwork
with pressure independent, variable air volume (VAV) or constant air
volume (CAV) supply air terminal devices, reheat coils, low pressure
ductwork downstream of air terminal devices, and diffusers
(8) Sound attenuating flexible duct, up to 5 ft in total length, will be provided
at the supply diffusers.
(9) In animal holding rooms with ventilated racks, independent supply
fans with HEPA filters, located in the interstitial space, will circulate
air from animal holding rooms to the cages within the animal racks.
Sound attenuating devices will be located at the inlet and discharge of
the supply fan. The supply fans will utilize variable frequency drives to
maintain constant airflow, independent of filter loading.
(10) Two position constant volume air terminal devices will be utilized in
animal holding rooms where the ability to change the relative room
pressurization with respect to adjacent spaces is required.
(11) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class. Ductwork will be sealed to meet
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SMACNA Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not
exceeding 1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork and 2%
for low pressure ductwork.
(12) The estimate peak supply air quantity for the vivarium air handling
system is 30,500 cfm. (Two air handling units at 30,500 cfm).
A. Design Criteria
(1) Air Handling Unit Component Sizing:
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for air handling unit
components are as follows:
∙ Air Intake Louvers: 400 fpm through free area of louver
∙ Heat Recovery Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Steam Heating Coils: 750 fpm
∙ Cooling Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Pre-filters and Final-filters: 500 fpm
∙ Sound Attenuating Devices: 1500 fpm
(2) Duct System Distribution Criteria: (3) Sound attenuating devices will be pack-less type.
• Supply Ductwork Sizing
∙ From Air Handler to Air Terminal (AT) Device:
0.15”/100 ft when, <10,000 cfm
2,000 fpm when > 10,000 cfm
(Duct size to AT device = AT inlet size within 10 ft of AT)
∙ Air Terminal Device to Supply Diffuser:
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 cfm
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 cfm
B. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) Each air handling unit will be sized to provide 100% of the system
design airflow. One air handling unit will operate to maintain system
flowrate with the second unit being a redundant unit.
(2) During an outage of normal electrical power, supply fan in one air
handling unit will be allowed to operate via standby power to provide
100% of the system design airflow. (each fan in both air handling units
will be connected to standby power system, but only one air handling
unit will operate via standby power at one time)
C. Equipment and Material
(1) The air handling units will be of galvanized steel, double wall
construction. The units will consist of the following components:
• Outside Air Intake Dampers
• 30% Efficient Prefilters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
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• Fan Inlet Side Sound Attenuating Devices
• Glycol Water Heat Recovery Coil
• Steam Vertical Face and Bypass Preheat Coil
• Space for Future Activated Carbon Filters with 30% Efficient Filter
Downstream (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Steam Humidifier
• Chilled Water Cooling Coils
• Supply Fans Served by Variable Frequency Drives
• Diffuser Plate
• 95% Efficient Final Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Smoke/Isolation Dampers
• Fan Discharge Side Sound Attenuating Devices (in discharge
ductwork)
(2) Supply fans will be double width, double inlet, centrifugal type with
airfoil blades. Fan speed and air volume will be modulated through
variable frequency drives (VFDs) controlled by supply duct static
pressure controllers.
(4) The supply air terminals (ATs) will have internal liner with aluminum
foil protection similar to Titus Steri-Loc units. ATs will be provided with
system pressure independent type actuators. Hot water reheat coils will
be provided at the downstream side of the air terminals.
D. Distribution
(1) High pressure galvanized steel ductwork will distribute supply air from
the air handling units to the supply air terminal devices.
(2) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will be utilized downstream of
air terminal devices to distribute supply air to the spaces.
(3) Air terminal devices will be provided where individual space temperature
control or airflow is required.
(4) Supply air ductwork will be externally insulated with fiberglass
insulation.
(5) Trim humidifiers will be provided in the supply ductwork downstream of
the air terminal devices where required by program.
E. Open Issues
(1) Utilization of clean steam for the Vivarium space to be determined in the
next design phase.
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7.5.2.9 Laboratory/Office/Classroom Air Handling Systems (1912 and 1937 Renovation)
A. System Description
(1) Two air handling units will serve the laboratory, laboratory support,
office and classroom spaces. The discharges from the air handling units
will be manifolded into one central supply air system. The system will
be a single duct, variable air volume, reheat system, providing heating,
cooling and humidification to the spaces.
(2) System will consist of factory fabricated custom air handling units.
(3) The air handling units will operate in parallel as a single supply air system.
(4) Air from the offices, conference rooms, classrooms, etc will be
transferred into laboratory / laboratory support spaces to achieve the
appropriate space pressurization; will be transferred into toilet rooms for
exhaust air make-up; will be returned to the associated air handling units
or relieved to the outside via return fans. No air from the laboratory or
laboratory support spaces will be returned to the air handling units.
(5) Air handling units will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
(6) Heat recovery coils will be provided to utilize recovered heat from
combined exhaust air.
(7) The supply air distribution system will consist of high-pressure ductwork
with pressure independent, variable air volume (VAV) or constant air
volume (CAV) supply air terminal devices, reheat coils, low pressure
ductwork downstream of air terminal devices, and diffusers.
(8) Ductwork will be internally lined for 5 ft. downstream of air terminal
devices. Sound attenuating flexible duct, up to 5 ft in total length, will be
provided at the supply diffusers. Sound attenuators at the discharge of
air terminal devices will not be provided unless required to meet noise
criteria.
(9) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class. Ductwork will be sealed to meet
SMACNA Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not
exceeding 1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork and 2%
for low pressure ductwork.
(10) The estimate peak supply air quantity for laboratory/office/classroom air
handling system is 20,800 cfm (2 air handling units at 10,400 cfm each).
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B. Design Criteria
(1) Air Handling Unit Component Sizing:
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for air handling unit
components are as follows:
∙ Intake Louvers: 400 fpm through free area
of louver
∙ Heat Recovery Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Steam Preheating Coils: 650 fpm
∙ Cooling Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Pre-filters and Final-filters: 500 fpm
∙ Sound Attenuating Devices: 1500 fpm
(2) Duct System Distribution Criteria:
• Supply Ductwork Sizing
∙ From Air Handling Unit to Air Terminal (AT) Device:
0.15”/100 ft when, <10,000 cfm
2,000 fpm when > 10,000 cfm
(Duct size to AT device = AT inlet size within 10 ft of AT)
∙ Air Terminal Device to Supply Diffuser:
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 cfm
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 cfm
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) Each air handling unit will be sized to provide 50% of the system design
airflow Two air handling units will operate to maintain system flowrate.
(2) During an outage of normal electrical power, supply fan in one air
handling unit will be allowed to operate via standby power. (fans in both
air handling units will be connected to standby power system, but only
one air handling unit will operate via standby power at one time)
D. Equipment and Material
(1) The air handling units will be of galvanized steel double wall
construction. The units will consist of the following components:
• Outside Air Intake Dampers
• 30% Efficient Prefilters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Fan Inlet Side Sound Attenuators
• Glycol Water Heat Recovery Coil
• Return Air Section
• Steam Vertical Face and Bypass Preheat Coil
• Space for Future Activated Carbon Filters with 30% Efficient Filter
Downstream (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Steam Humidifier
• Chilled Water Cooling Coils
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• Supply Fan Served by Variable Frequency Drives
• Diffuser Plate
• 95% Efficient Final Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Smoke/Isolation Dampers
• Fan Discharge Side Sound Attenuating Devices (in discharge
ductwork)
(2) Supply fans will be double width, double inlet, centrifugal type with
airfoil blades. Fan speed and air volume will be modulated through
variable frequency drives (VFDs) controlled by supply duct static
pressure controllers.
(3) Sound attenuating devices will be packed type with a perforated metal
liner between air stream and packing.
(4) Return fans will be inline centrifugal type. Fan speed and air volume
will be modulated through VFD’s.
(5) The return fans will include the following components:
• Fan Inlet Side Sound Attenuating Device
• Smoke/Isolation Damper
• Return Fan
• Return Air Damper
• Relief Air Damper
• Sound Attenuating Device in Relief Air Ductwork
(6) The supply air terminals (ATs) will have internal liner with aluminum
foil protection similar to Titus Steri-Loc unit. ATs will be provided with
system pressure independent type actuators. Hot water reheat coils will
be provided at the downstream side of the air terminals.
E. Distribution
(1) High pressure galvanized steel ductwork will distribute supply air from
the air handling units to the supply air terminal devices.
(2) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will be utilized downstream of
air terminal devices to distribute supply air to the spaces.
(3) Air terminal devices will be provided where individual space temperature
control or airflow is required.
(4) Supply air ductwork will be externally insulated with fiberglass
insulation.
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7.5.2.10 Auditorium Air Handling Systems
A. System Description
(1) One air handling unit will serve each of the large auditoriums on the
first floor. Units will be single duct, variable air volume, reheat system,
return type unit, providing cooling and humidification to the spaces.
(2) Systems will consist of a packaged type air handling unit.
(3) Each air handling unit will contain one supply fan sized for 100% of the
air handling unit design airflow.
(4) Air supplied to auditoriums will be returned to unit or relieved to outside
via return fan.
(5) Air handling systems will operate with three operating modes; occupied
cycle, unoccupied cycle and morning warm-up cycle.
(6) The supply air distribution systems will consist of high-pressure
ductwork with pressure independent, variable air volume (VAV) supply
air terminal devices, reheat coils, low pressure ductwork downstream of
air terminal devices, and diffusers.
(7) The systems will incorporate intermediate ventilation modes based on
occupancy of the auditoriums.
(8) Ductwork will be lined for 5 ft. downstream of air terminal devices.
Sound attenuating flexible duct up to 5 ft in total length, will be provided
at the supply diffusers. Sound attenuators at the discharge of air terminal
devices will not be provided unless required to meet noise criteria.
(9) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class. Ductwork will be sealed to meet SMACNA
Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not exceeding
1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork and 2% for low
pressure ductwork.
(10) The estimated peak supply air quantity for the auditorium area air
handling unit systems is 23,200 cfm. (quantity and sizing of individual
air handling units will be determined as design is furthered.)
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B. Design Criteria
(1) Air Handling Unit Component Sizing:
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for air handling unit
components are as follows
∙ Air Intake Louvers: 400 fpm through free area of louver
∙ Cooling Coils: 550 fpm
∙ Pre-filters and Final-filters: 500 fpm
∙ Sound Attenuating Devices: 1500 fpm
• Duct System Distribution Criteria:
∙ Supply Ductwork Sizing
From Air Handling Unit to Air Terminal (AT) Device:
0.15”/100 ft when, <10,000 cfm
2,000 fpm when > 10,000 cfm
(Duct size to AT device = AT inlet size within 10 ft • Sound Attenuating Device in Relief Air Ductwork
of AT)
Air Terminal Device to Supply Diffuser:
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 cfm
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 cfm
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) Redundancy will not be provided for the air handling units serving the
auditorium spaces.
(2) The air handling units will not be served by standby power. The air
handling units will not operate in the event of an outage of the normal
electrical power system.
D. Equipment and Material
(1) The air handling unit serving the entry area will be of galvanized
steel double wall construction. The units will consist of the following
components:
• Outside Air Intake Dampers
• Air Blender
• 30% Efficient Prefilters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• 95% Efficient Final Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Steam Humidifier
• Chilled Water Cooling Coils
• Supply Fan Served By Variable Frequency Drive
• Smoke/Isolation Damper
• Fan Discharge Side Sound Attenuating Devices (in the discharge
ductwork)
(2) Supply fans will be double width, double inlet, centrifugal type with
airfoil blades. Fan speed and air volume will be modulated through a
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variable frequency drive (VFD) controlled by supply duct static pressure
controllers.
(3) Return fans will be inline centrifugal type. Fan speed and air volume
will be modulated through a VFD. Return fan speed shall be modulated
to maintain a constant cfm offset (FA) between the supply airflow and the
return airflow.
(4) The return fans will include the following components:
• Fan Inlet Side Sound Attenuating Device
• Smoke/Isolation Damper
• Return Fan
• Return Air Damper
• Relief Air Damper
(5) The supply air terminals (ATs) will have internal liner with aluminum
foil protection similar to Titus Steri-Loc unit. ATs will be provided with
system pressure independent pneumatic type actuators. Hot water reheat
coils will be provided at the downstream side of the air terminals.
(6) Sound attenuating devices will be packed type with a liner between air
stream and packing.
E. Distribution
(1) High pressure galvanized steel ductwork will distribute supply air from
the air handling unit to the supply air terminal devices.
(2) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will be utilized for all ductwork
downstream of air terminal devices to distribute supply air to the spaces.
(3) Air terminal devices will be provided where individual space temperature
or airflow control is required.
(4) Supply air ductwork will be externally insulated with fiberglass
insulation.
7.5.2.11 Combined Laboratory Exhaust Systems
A. System Description
(1) The laboratory areas in the Lab Tower will be served by two central
laboratory exhaust air systems. The systems will combine exhaust air
from laboratory fume hoods, snorkels, canopy hoods, and Class II Type
B1 biosafety cabinets.
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(2) Each system will consist of five exhaust fans and two heat recovery
plenums. Each heat recovery plenum will be sized to provide 25% of
the total system lab exhaust. Each fan will be sized to provide 25% of
the required exhaust flow rate through the heat recovery plenum. Each
system will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
(3) The laboratory areas in the 1912 and 1937 renovations will be served
by one central laboratory exhaust air system. The system will combine
exhaust air from laboratory fume hoods, snorkels, canopy hoods, and
Class II Type B1 biosafety cabinets.
(4) System will consist of two exhaust fans and one heat recovery plenum.
Each fan will be sized to provide 100% of the required exhaust flow rate
through the heat recovery plenum. Each system will operate 24 hours
per day, 365 days per year.
(5) The exhausts from the laboratories will operate on a variable volume
basis. The speed of the exhaust fans will modulate to provide the
required system exhaust rate while also maintaining the minimum
exhaust stack discharge velocity. The exhaust fans in each system will
operate in parallel, with the outside air bypass damper closed, to maintain
the static pressure set point, as measured by static pressure sensors
located within the ductwork. When the exhaust airflow requirement for
the system drops, the exhaust fan speed would be reduced accordingly,
until the fan speed reaches the minimum set point, as defined in the
control system to maintain the minimum required exhaust discharge
stack velocity of 3,000 fpm. The exhaust fans will continue to operate
at this minimum speed and the outside air bypass damper at the heat
recovery plenum will be modulated to maintain the minimum static
pressure set point as measured by the static pressure sensor in the
ductwork. If the exhaust requirements for the system become greater, the
opposite sequence will occur.
(6) Heat recovery coils will be provided in the heat recovery plenums. 30%
efficient pleated filters will be provided at the inlet side of the coils.
Isolation dampers will be provided at the inlet side of the filters and
the outlet side of the heat recovery coils. A by-pass duct with isolation
damper will be provided around the filter, coils, and associated isolation
dampers to allow servicing of filters and coils without shutting down the
system.
(7) Pressure independent, variable volume exhaust air terminal devices will
be provided to serve general exhaust grilles in lab and non-lab areas.
Pressure independent, constant volume exhaust air terminal devices will
be provided for the fume hoods, snorkels, canopy hoods, and biosafety
cabinets. High pressure/high velocity exhaust ductwork will be utilized
between the exhaust air terminal devices and the heat recovery plenums.
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Sound attenuating devices will not be provided at the air terminals unless
required to meet noise criteria. Five feet of sound attenuating flexible
ductwork will be provided at general exhaust grilles (but not at fume
hoods, biosafety cabinets, canopy hoods or snorkels) to control noise.
(8) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class. Ductwork will be sealed to meet
SMACNA Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not
exceeding 1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork and 2%
for low pressure ductwork.
(9). The heat recovery units will be located within an enclosure to reduce the
effects of weather on the units. The exhaust fans will be located outside.
(10) Toilet rooms, locker rooms and janitors closets will be served by a
separate exhaust system.
B. Design Criteria
(1) Exhaust System Component Sizing.
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for all exhaust system
components are as follows:
∙ Heat Recovery Coils: 500 FPM
∙ 30% Filters: 500 FPM
(2) Duct Distribution Criteria
• Exhaust ductwork sizing:
∙ From hood, grille, etc. to air terminal device:
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 CFM
1,600 FPM when > 8,000 CFM
(Duct size to AT = AT inlet size within 10’ of AT)
∙ From air terminal device to fan inlet:
0.15”/100 ft when <10,000 CFM
2,000 FPM when > 10,000 CFM
(3) Exhaust Fan Stack Discharge Velocity.
• Variable between 3000-4000 fpm
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) Four fans in each Lab Tower system will operate to maintain the required
airflow, with the fifth fan being a redundant fan. If one fan fails, the redundant
fan will operate to maintain 100% of the system design capacity. During an
outage of normal electrical power, one of the fans will operate via standby
power. (Each exhaust fan will be connected to standby power system, but
only one exhaust fan will operate via standby power at any one time)
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(2) One fan in the 1912/1937 renovation system will operate to maintain
the required airflow, with the second fan being a redundant fan. If one
fan fails, the redundant fan will operate to maintain 100% of the system
design capacity. During an outage of normal electrical power, one of the
fans will operate via standby power. (Each exhaust fan will be connected
to standby power system, but only one exhaust fan will operate via
standby power at any one time)
D. Equipment and Materials
(1) The centrifugal exhaust fans will be of AMCA Type “B” spark-proof
construction with bearings and motors out of the air stream. Fans and
heat recovery coils will have baked heresite chemical resistant coating
on surfaces in contact with air stream. Exhaust fans speed and air
volume will be modulated through variable frequency drives (VFD’s).
All central exhaust ductwork and the plenum will be of PCD (polyvinyl
coated steel duct) construction.
(2) The central exhaust system will consist of the following components:
• Intake Sound Attenuating Device
• Two Position Isolation Damper at Filter Inlet Side
• 30% Efficient Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Heat Recovery Coils
• Two Position Isolation Damper at Heat Recovery Coil Outlet Side
• Heat Recovery Coil/Filter Bypass Duct with Two Position Bypass
Damper
• Outside Air Bypass Ductwork with Modulating Control Damper,
Sound Attenuating Device and Appropriate Balancing Devices.
• Common Exhaust Fan Intake Plenum.
• Two Position Isolation Damper at Exhaust Fan Inlet
• Backdraft Damper at Exhaust Fan Inlet
• Centrifugal Exhaust Fans Served by Variable Frequency Drives
• Exhaust Stack for Each Fan Discharge
• Discharge Sound Attenuating Device
(3) Sound attenuating devices will be packless type.
E.. Distribution
(1) Ductwork will be PCD (polyvinyl coated steel duct) with a 4 mil coating
on both inside and outside of ductwork. General exhaust ductwork
serving laboratories and laboratory support spaces will be galvanized steel
from the general exhaust grille to the connection to the exhaust main.
(2) Exhaust air terminal devices will be provided for fume hoods, canopy
hoods, biosafety cabinets, canopy hoods, snorkel exhausts, and general
exhaust. Exhaust air terminal devices for fume hoods, canopy hoods,
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snorkel exhausts and biosafety cabinets will be 304 stainless steel and
galvanized steel for general exhaust.
(3) Exhaust ductwork located on the roof will be externally insulated with
rigid glass fiber insulation.
F. Open Issues
(1) Wind tunnel analysis will be performed in the next phase of the project
to determine the best location of the exhaust discharges, height of the
exhaust stacks and the required exhaust stack discharge velocity.
(2) Utilization of variable volume fume hood control for the exhaust driven
chemistry laboratories will be investigated in the next design phase.
7.5.2.12 Vivarium Exhaust System
A. System Description
(1) Vivarium will be served by one central exhaust air system. System will
serve general exhausts from animal holding rooms, procedure rooms,
surgery rooms, cagewash, etc. and exhausts from Class II Type B1
biosafety cabinets.
(2) System will consist of three exhaust fans and one heat recovery plenum.
Each fan will be sized to provide 50% of the required exhaust flow
rate through the heat recovery plenum. One of the three fans will be a
redundant fan. System will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
(3) The exhausts from the vivarium spaces will operate on a variable
volume basis. The speed of the exhaust fans will modulate to provide
the required system exhaust rate while also maintaining the minimum
exhaust stack discharge velocity. The exhaust fans in each system will
operate in parallel, with the outside air bypass damper closed, to maintain
the static pressure set point, as measured by static pressure sensors
located within the ductwork. When the exhaust airflow requirement for
the system drops, the exhaust fan speed would be reduced accordingly,
until the fan speed reaches the minimum set point, as defined in the
control system to maintain the minimum required exhaust discharge
stack velocity of 3,000 fpm. The exhaust fans will continue to operate
at this minimum speed and the outside air bypass damper at the heat
recovery plenum will be modulated to maintain the minimum static
pressure set point as measured by the static pressure sensor in the
ductwork. If the exhaust requirements for the system become greater, the
opposite sequence will occur.
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(4) Heat recovery coils will be provided in the heat recovery plenums.
30% efficient pleated filters will be provided at the inlet side of the heat
recovery coils. Isolation dampers will be provided at the inlet side of the
filters and the outlet side of the heat recovery coils. A by-pass duct with
isolation damper will be provided around the filter, coils, and associated
isolation dampers to allow servicing of the filters and coils without
shutting down the system.
(5) Pressure independent, constant volume and two position constant volume
exhaust air terminal devices will be provided to serve exhaust in animal
holding rooms, procedure rooms, surgery rooms, etc. Two position
constant volume air terminal devices will be utilized in animal holding
rooms where the ability to change relative room pressurization with
respect to adjacent spaces is required. A standard 2” thick disposable
filter shall be provided on face of the exhaust grilles in each animal
holding room. Pressure independent, constant volume exhaust air
terminal devices will be provided for the biosafety cabinets. High
pressure/high velocity exhaust ductwork will be utilized between the
exhaust air terminal devices and the heat recovery plenums. Sound
attenuating devices at the air terminals will not be provided unless
acoustic analysis indicates a requirement.
(6) Pressure independent, two position constant volume exhaust air terminal
devices will be provided to serve exhaust grilles in cage washing area,
cage washing equipment, and autoclaves. The air terminal devices
serving cage wash area will be constructed of 316 stainless steel.
(7) High pressure/high velocity exhaust ductwork will be utilized between
the exhaust air terminal devices and the heat recovery plenums. . All
exhaust ductwork from the cagewash area, to a point where combined
and diluted with the rest of the vivarium exhaust, will be of 316 stainless
steel construction. All seams and joints of stainless ductwork will be
welded.
(8) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class. Ductwork will be sealed to meet
SMACNA Seal Class A as a minimum and to limit ductwork leakage not
exceeding 1% of the design flow rate for high pressure ductwork and 2%
for low pressure ductwork.
(9) The heat recovery units will be located within an enclosure to reduce the
effects of weather on the units. The exhaust fans will be located outside.
(10) Toilet rooms, locker rooms and janitors closets will be served by a
separate exhaust system.
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B. Design Criteria
(1) Exhaust System Component Sizing
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for all exhaust system
components are as follows:
∙ Heat Recovery Coils: 500 fpm
∙ 30% Filters 500 fpm
• Duct Distribution Criteria
∙ Exhaust ductwork sizing:
From hood, grille, etc. to air terminal device:
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 CFM
1,600 FPM when > 8,000 CFM
(Duct size to AT = AT inlet size within 10’ of AT)
∙ From air terminal device to fan inlet:
0.15”/100 ft when < 10,000 CFM
2,000 FPM when > 10,000 CFM
• Exhaust Fan Stack Discharge Velocity.
3500 - 4000 fpm
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) One heat recovery plenum and three exhaust fans will serve the central
exhaust system. Two fans will operate to maintain the required airflow,
with the third fan being a redundant fan. If one fan fails, the redundant
fan will operate to maintain 100% of the system design capacity. During
an outage of normal electrical power, two of the fans will operate via
standby power to provide 100% of the system design capacity. (Each
exhaust fan will be connected to standby power system, but only two
exhaust fans will operate via standby power at any one time)
D. Equipment and Materials
(1) The centrifugal exhaust fans will have bearings and motors out of the air
stream. All central exhaust ductwork, except for noted ductwork from
cagewash, and the plenums will be of galvanized steel construction.
Each vivarium exhaust system will consist of the following components:
• Intake Sound Attenuating Device
• Common Exhaust Plenum
• Two Position Isolation Damper at Filter Inlet Side
• 30% Efficient Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standard 52.1)
• Heat Recovery Coils
• Two Position Isolation Damper at Heat Recovery Coil Outlet Side
• Heat Recovery Coil/Filter Bypass Duct with Two Position Bypass
Damper and Appropriate Balancing Devices
• Outside Air Bypass Ductwork with Modulating Control Damper,
Sound Attenuating Device and Appropriate Balancing Devices
• Two Position Isolation Damper at Exhaust Fan Inlet
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• Backdraft Damper at Exhaust Fan Inlet
• Centrifugal Exhaust Fans Served by Variable Frequency Drives
• Exhaust Stack for Each Fan Discharge
• Discharge Sound Attenuating Device
(2) Sound attenuating devices will be packless type.
E. Distribution
(1) Ductwork will be galvanized sheet metal. Exposed ductwork or any
ductwork in walls below the elevation of the room ceiling, in animal
holding, surgery or procedure rooms will be 316 stainless steel. Air
terminal devices will be utilized for biosafety cabinets, cage rack
exhaust and general exhaust. Air terminal devices will be constructed of
galvanized steel.
(2) Exhaust ductwork located on the roof will be externally insulated with
rigid glass fiber insulation.
F. Open Issues
(1) Wind tunnel analysis will be performed in the next phase of the project
to determine the best location of the exhaust discharges, height of the
exhaust stacks and the required exhaust stack discharge velocity.
7.5.2.13 Stairwell Pressurization System
A. System Description
(1) Each stairwell, requiring pressurization, will be provided with a stairwell
pressurization system. Each system will include an air handling unit that
will be a single duct, variable air volume, system providing tempered
air (heated) for stairwell pressurization. System will consist of factory
packaged air handling unit.
(2) Units will operate, when signaled by smoke detectors installed within
associated stairwells, to supply tempered air to the stairwell while
providing a minimum pressurization of 0.15 inch of water and maximum
0.35 inch of water in the stair shaft with all stairway doors closed.
(3) Fan speed will be modulated via variable frequency drive to maintain
required pressurization.
(4) Low pressure ductwork will distribute supply air to various floor levels
in the associated stairwell.
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(5) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class.
B. Design Criteria
(1) Air Handling Unit Component Sizing
• Maximum allowable face velocities for air handling unit components
are as follows:
∙ Air Intake Louvers 400 fpm through free area of louver
∙ 30% Filters 500 fpm
∙ Steam Heating Coils: 650 fpm
(2) Duct System Distribution Criteria
• Supply Ductwork Sizing
From Stairwell Pressurization Unit to Supply Diffuser
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 CFM
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 CFM
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
(1) Each stairwell pressurization unit will contain one supply fan sized
for 100% of the system design airflow. During an outage of normal
electrical power, the supply fan shall operate on emergency power to
provide 100% of the system design capacity.
D. Equipment and Materials
(1) The stairwell pressurization air handling units will be of galvanized steel
construction. The units will consist of the following components:
• Outside Air Intake Louver and Plenum
• Outside Air Intake Damper
• 30% Efficient Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standards 52.1)
• Steam Vertical Face and Bypass Heating Coil
• Supply Fan Served By Variable Frequency Drive
• Isolation Damper
(2) Supply fans will be double width double inlet centrifugal type with
airfoil blades.
(3) Refer to Stairwell Pressurization Flow Diagram, drawing number
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E. Distribution
(1) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will be utilized to distribute
supply air to the stairwells.
7.5.2.14 Mechanical Room Ventilation Systems
A. System Description
(1) Each mechanical room will be served by a single cabinet fan unit, to
provide required ventilation.
(2) The mechanical room ventilation units will operate as space temperature
requires. The supply fans will operate on a constant volume basis, as
required. The outside air damper and return air damper will modulate to
regulate temperature in the space.
(3) The supply air distribution will consist of low pressure ductwork from
cabinet fan unit to supply diffusers or open ended duct discharges.
(4) Mechanical spaces will be exhausted via associated exhaust fans to
maintain relative space pressurizations.
(5) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class.
(6) Unit heaters will be provided for mechanical spaces requiring heating.
B. Design Criteria
(1) Cabinet Fan Unit Component Sizing
• Maximum allowable nominal face velocities for cabinet fan unit
components:
∙ 30% Filters 500 fpm
(2) Duct System Distribution Criteria
• Supply Ductwork Sizing
∙ From Cabinet Fan Unit to Supply Diffuser
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 cfm
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 cfm
(3) Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems
• Redundancy will not be provided in Mechanical Room Ventilation
Systems
• The mechanical room ventilation units will not be served by standby
power. Mechanical room ventilation units will not operate in the
event of an outage of the normal electrical power system.
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C. Equipment and Materials
(1) The cabinet fan units will consist of the following components:
• Outside Air Intake Damper
• Return Air Damper
• 30% Efficient Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standards 52.1)
• Supply Fan
(2) Supply fans will be double width double inlet centrifugal fans with airfoil
blades.
(3) Exhaust fans will be sidewall propeller fans.
D. Distribution
(1) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will distribute supply air from
the mechanical room ventilation unit to the spaces.
7.5.2.15 Electrical Room Ventilation System
A. System Description
(1) The main building electrical rooms will be provided with a ventilation
system. Each system will contain a single cabinet fan unit to provide
required ventilation.
(2) The electrical room ventilation units will operate as space temperature
requires. The supply fans will operate on a constant volume basis. The
outside air damper and return air damper will modulate to regulate
temperature in the space.
(3) The supply air distribution will consist of low pressure ductwork from
supply fan to supply diffusers or open ended ducts discharges.
(4) Ventilation air in main electrical rooms will be relieved to the outside
through backdraft dampers and louvers.
(5) Ductwork will be constructed in accordance with SMACNA Standards
for appropriate pressure class.
(6) Unit heaters will be provided for electrical spaces requiring heating.
B. Design Criteria
(1) System Component Sizing
• Maximum allowable face velocities for system components are as
follows:
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∙ Air Intake Louvers 400 fpm through free area of louver (2) Central Building Automation System (BAS)
∙ 30% Filters 500 fpm
The system will use direct digital control intelligence in local DDC
(2) Duct System Distribution Criteria panels with inter-panel communications over local area network (LAN).
• Supply Ductwork Sizing One local operator workstation will be provided for local system access
∙ From Ventilation Supply Fan to Supply Diffuser by maintenance personnel. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) will
0.1”/100 ft when < 8,000 CFM be provided by BAS Contractor to prevent loss of the control system
1,600 fpm when > 8,000 CFM when normal power is lost. Controllers will be DDC type to match
the intended service. Sensors will be commercial grade electronic
C. Reserve Capacity and Redundant Systems type to match the intended service. Modulating control valves will be
Johnson Controls, or equivalent standard valves. Pilot positioners will
(1) Redundancy will not be provided in Electrical Room Ventilation Systems be provided for modulating valves. Air handling units and other major
mechanical equipment will have DDC control with pneumatic actuation.
(2) The electrical room ventilation units will not be served by standby Air terminal devices, reheat coils, fan coil units, cabinet unit heaters,
power. Electrical room ventilation units will not operate in the event of unit heaters and fin tube radiation will have DDC controls with electric
an outage of the normal electrical power system. actuation.

D Equipment and Materials B. Design Criteria

(1) The cabinet fan unit will consist of the following components: (1) The Building Automation System (BAS) will integrate with the existing
• Outside Air Intake Louver and Plenum campus’ Building Automation System or Direct Digital Control system.
• Outside Air Intake Damper
• Return Air Damper (2) DDC controllers will utilize distributed architecture and will not rely
• 30% Efficient Filters (as rated on ASHRAE Standards 52.1) on “front-end” or higher level controller to perform required control
• Supply Fan sequence.

(2) Supply fans will be double width double inlet centrifugal fans. (3) All control panels, DDC controllers, and control air compressors will
operate on emergency power.
E. Distribution
(4) A computer will be provided in the vivarium to monitor and modify
(1) Low pressure galvanized steel ductwork will distribute supply air from setpoints for temperature, humidity, supply and exhaust air quantities,
the main electrical room ventilation unit to distribute supply air to the static pressure, and lighting in animal holding rooms/suites.
spaces.
C. Equipment and Materials
7.5.2.16 Control System
(1) Temperature control air tubing will be hard-drawn, seamless copper
A. System Description tubing with extruded or wrought copper fittings joined with 95-5 solder.

(1) General (2) Polyethylene tubing will be allowed if installed in rigid conduit.

The control system will interface with the existing campus Johnson 7.5.3 Mechanical Drawings
Metasys system. Compressed air from the Central Utility Plant (CUP)
will be used as the source laboratory compressed air. Control air will be Please refer to the following pages for mechanical drawings.
provided from tap in laboratory compressed air after filters and desiccant
air dryer. Pressure regulators will be provided for control of compressed
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7.6 Electrical Systems
7.6.1 Base Design Criteria
7.6.1.1 Applicable Codes, Guidelines, and Standards
The electrical systems will be designed in accordance with the following codes,
guidelines, and standards.
A. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
B. IESI lluminating Engineering Society of North America
C. NEC 2005 National Electrical Code
D. NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
E. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
F. UL Underwriters Laboratories
G. NFPA National Fire Protection Association 70, 72, 101, 110, 780
H. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
I. AAALAC American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory basis of design, it is anticipated that the total transformer capacity for the
Animal Care
J. ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.
K. OSHA Occupation Safety & Health Administration
L. Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building Code
M. Division of State Facilities (DSF) Electrical Systems Standards & Design
Guidelines
N. DSF Policy and Procedures Manual for A/Es
O. DSF Day Lighting Standards for State Facilities
P. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Q. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Guidelines for Planning and Design
of Biomedical Research Laboratory Facilities
7.6.1.2 Load Calculation Criteria
Functional Area Load Density (VA/sq ft)
Office Receptacle 4.0
Lighting 1.5
Lab 12.0
Lab Support 30.0
General Receptacle 2.0
Animal Holding/Procedure 6.0
Auditorium 2.0
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7.6.1.3 Design Criteria
A. Secondary Design Voltages
(1) Motors larger than 1/2 HP - 480V, 3 phase, 3 wire
(2) General Lighting - 277V, 1 phase, 2 wire
(3) Lab Support Equipment
• Specialty Equipment - 208Y/120V, 3 phase, 4 wire
(4) Receptacles, Motors less than 1/2 HP
• Specialty Lighting - 120V, 1 phase, 2 wire
B. Equipment Sizing Criteria (preliminary estimate based on Biochemistry
1998)
(1) The total capacity of the service entrance switchgear will be 4000 KVA.
The anticipated total connected load in the building is approximately
3000 KVA. (The size of the unit substations will be finalized as the
program develops; using the existing 1998 Biochemistry Building as a
new facility will be approximately 4000 kVA which will be served by 2
substation transformers.)
(2) Branch Circuit Load Calculations
• Lighting - Actual Installed VA
• Receptacles - 180 VA per outlet
• Multiple Outlet Assemblies - 180 VA per 2’-0”
• Special Outlets - Actual installed VA of equipment
served
• Motors - 125% of Motor VA
(3) Demand Factors
• Lighting - 125% of installed VA
• Receptacles - 100% of first 10 KVA installed plus
50% of balance
• Motors - 125% of VA of largest motor plus
100% of VA of all other motors
• Fixed Equipment - 100% of total VA installed
(4) Minimum Bus Sizes
• 480Y/277V Lighting Panels - 100A
• 480V Equipment Panels - 225A
• 208Y/120V Equipment - 225A
• Panels
∙ 208Y/120V General - 225A
• Receptacle Panels
∙ 480V Motor Control Center - 600A
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(5) Diversity Factor
A diversity factor shall be used, per the 2003 Wisconsin Electrical Code
(Comm 16.2392), in establishing power service, feeder and equipment
capacities. The diversity factor represents the ratio of the sum of the
individual non-coincident maximum demands of various subdivisions of
the system to the maximum demand of the complete system and will be
established using historical data from similar buildings in conjunction
with industry standards.
(6) Space Capacity
25% spare capacity to accommodate function changes over the life of the
building will be included in the design of the power distribution system.
Power distribution equipment shall be sized to reserve 20% space for
physical expansion.
(7) Power factor correction shall be considered in the design of the power
distribution system to bring the calculated power factor to 89% or better.
(8) The electrical distribution system will be designed to adhere to the
requirements of ASHRAE 90.1
(9) Compliance with Wisconsin Governor’s Executive Order #145 will be
discussed with DSF as the design progresses.
7.6.2 System Descriptions
7.6.2.1 Electric Service
A. System Description
(1) Primary electric service at 13.8kV voltage will be derived from the
UW campus utility grid. It is anticipated that an existing feeder will be
intercepted and extended in and out of the new Biochemistry II facility.
The feeder will be extended to the new facility via a new ductbank
extended from manhole 6P41 which is located on the west side of the
new facility.
(2) Medium voltage switchgear shall be provided on the lower level of the
new facility. The primary looped feeder from the campus utility grid
shall be extended to the switchgear to form a looped primary distribution
system similar to that used throughout the campus. The switchgear shall
contain two main air interrupter switches. Feeder switches shall also
be provided within the switchgear to power the facility electrical loads.
Switching between main sources shall be performed manually (automatic
operation shall not be provided).
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(3) A radial distribution system (without redundancy) shall be provided from
the medium voltage switchgear to the low voltage power distribution
system using single ended substations consisting of a primary fused
switch, step down transformer and switchboard construction distribution
section.
B. Design Criteria
(1). The primary system service capacity will be designed to serve the
calculated connected load of the facility plus an additional 25% for
anticipated future loads.
(2) The design shall meet the requirements of the Wisconsin Enrolled
Commercial Building Code, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Electrical Code (Comm. 16) and the National Electrical Code.
(3) The primary feeders shall be sized to each support the full load of the
facility so that the building can remain in operation should one source be
taken out of service.
(4) Should one side of the loop lose power under as a result of an outage,
the main shall be manually open and the alternate main closed. Should
routine maintenance require the shutdown of one side of the loop, the
alternate main shall be closed prior to opening the main with no power
interruption to the building.
(5) The new ductbank shall contain spare conduits.
(6) Surge arrestors shall be provided on the primary side of each loop switch.
C. Distribution
(1) Medium voltage electric rooms shall be isolated, lockable areas with
ventilation and adequate openings for installation and removal of
equipment. The room shall be located adjacent to an outside wall for
equipment removal or a route of travel for moving equipment through
the related building from electric room to exterior shall be provided.
No mechanical piping unrelated to the electrical equipment shall be
permitted in the room.
(2) Medium voltage loop switches and other medium voltage equipment
shall share space with low voltage distribution equipment and will not
be required to be installed in a separate room or enclosure. Fire alarm
control panels and other systems shall not be installed in the medium
voltage room.
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(3) Medium voltage rooms shall contain a ground bus installed completely
around the perimeter of the room.
D. Open Issues
(1) The electrical system described herein is preliminary in nature. System
to be further refined as design progresses.
B. Design Criteria
7.6.2.2 Normal Power Services and Distribution
A. System Description
(1) Refer to Drawings E-1 & E-2.
(2) The medium voltage switchgear shall serve two single-ended unit
substations located on the lower level of the facility (if the majority of
the mechanical air systems for the facility are located in the penthouse,
one of the proposed substations may also be located in the penthouse).
Substations shall be located in dedicated electrical equipment rooms and
may share space with medium voltage switchgear.
(3) Secondary electric service at 480Y/277 volts will be provided from
the unit substation transformers to distribution panelboards, busways
and mechanical equipment via motor control centers. Busway shall be
routed vertically through the building to distribute power to lighting and
branch circuit loads at each floor. Floor mounted dry type distribution
transformers shall be installed in electrical rooms on each floor and
shall provide voltage transformation from the 480 volt busway riser to
208Y/120 volt distribution panels in the floor electrical rooms.
(4) Laboratories shall have an individual wall mounted circuit breaker panel
located within or near the laboratory module. Animal facility panels
shall be located within the interstitial space above. Panels shall be 100
amp minimum with three phases, four wire plus ground construction.
It is anticipated that laboratory panels will typically be 225 amp rated
unless the load dictates another size be utilized.
(5) Normal power Motor Control Centers (MCC’s) will be located in
proximity to the equipment they serve.
(6) A central, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system will not be
designed for installation under this project.
(7) A central power conditioning system will not be designed for installation
under this project.
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(8) Electrical metering shall be provided on all major loads in the building
including substations, substation feeder breakers, switchboards,
automatic transfer switches and the generator.
(9) The use of an electrical riser shaft will be explored for vertical
distribution to the lab floors and penthouse.
(1) Coordination with other Divisions
• The architectural and MEP design shall be integrated so as to
provide adequate space to install, maintain and remove equipment.
No electrical equipment subject to failure shall be installed in any
location that would require excavation or building modification in
order to replace such equipment.
• Electrical rooms will be adequately sized for present and future
expansions. The doors for the rooms will be sized to allow removal
of equipment from these spaces.
(2) Conduit and Raceways
• All wiring shall be installed in metallic or non-metallic raceway
systems.
• Conduit shall be run concealed, unless in mechanical rooms.
• Conduits shall be independently supported.
(3) Wire and Cable
• The use of multi-wire branch circuits with common neutral feeding
loads will not be permitted.
(4) Grounding and Bonding
• A separate, insulated equipment grounding conductor, sized per
NEC, shall be provided within each raceway and cabletray, with each
end terminated on a suitable lug, bus, enclosure or bushing.
(5) Wiring Devices
• Isolated ground receptacles will be used only when necessary. If
used, isolated grounds shall be in an addition to equipment ground.
The panelboard shall have an isolated ground bust that shall be
connected back to the applicable derived system or service.
(6) Motors and Motor Control
• In general, 200 or 230 volt motors 25HP or over and 460 volt motors
50HP or over shall be required to have reduced voltage starting.
Solid-state reduced voltage starters will be used if required.
• Stand-alone motor disconnects (separate from starter) shall be non-
fused and shall be installed at each motor that is not in sight of its
source.
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• Motor control centers shall be used if six or more starters are needed
in the same room. MCCs shall be designed and specified to contain
at least one spare size one, full voltage, non reversing starter.
• Distribution panels will be provided in lieu of MCC’s where the
majority of motor loads served in a given area are provided with
VFD’s. Remote starters will be provided for the remaining motors
that require them.
• For the delayed loading of generator, on-delay relays shall be used in
motor starters to sequence the restarting of large motors.
(7) Transformers
• Transformers shall be selected to obtain peak loading between 60-
80%.
• A fused disconnect or circuit breaker will be provided on the
secondary of transformers when the secondary conductor length is
more than 25 feet to the panelboard.
• Special consideration will be given to installing transformers in
a location where normal vibration would not be detected by the
occupants and where the magnetic fields generated could interfere
with TVs and computer monitors.
• Building service transformers shall be located adjacent to an outside
wall to allow for equipment removal or a removal path shall be
maintained as part of the design.
(8) Panelboards
• Panelboards, with the exception of laboratory and animal facility
areas, shall be located in dedicated electrical rooms whenever
possible.
• Each double or triple laboratory module shall have an individual
circuit breaker panel.
• Panelboards shall contain 20% spare circuit breakers and bussed
spaces for future use.
• Main circuit breakers shall be provided for all panelboards which are
not located in the same room as their feeder disconnect or breaker.
(9) EMF and Harmonics
• Generally, electrical vaults and major electrical equipment rooms
containing transformers larger than 225 kVA will not be located
adjacent to normally occupied workstations.
• In areas with large amounts of high-harmonic loads, steps to reduce
the effect of harmonic will be considered. Steps shall include using
separate circuits, restricting the number of receptacles per circuit,
over sizing panelboard neutral buses and feeder neutral conductors
and installing isolation transformers, k-rated transformers, harmonic
filters or other such equipment.
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(10) Surge Suppression
• Surge arresters and transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) shall
be used as design dictates.
• Surge arresters shall be provided on the primary side of all medium
voltage transformers and in the 15 kV loop switches.
• A single TVSS device shall be installed on the load side of the
building’s main service disconnects. Second-tier TVSS devices at
branch panelboard and other locations will not be used.
(11) Electrical System Studies
• Short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies will be performed per
the requirements of OSHA in accordance with NFPA 70E and IEEE
1584.
C. Equipment and Material
(1) Each unit substation shall be rated 13.8 kV, delta primary, 95 kV BIL
with 277/480V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 30 kV BIL secondary and shall include
the following: (Assuming liquid transformers are utilized for this
project)
• One (1) primary load break on-off switch. The primary switch shall
be key interlocked with its associated secondary main breaker so that
the secondary main breaker closes after and must open before the
main primary switch.
• One (1) 2000 kVA (the size of the unit substations will be finalized
as the program develops; using the existing 1998 Biochemistry
Building as a basis of design, it is anticipated that the total
transformer capacity for the new facility will be approximately 4000
kVA which will be served by 2 substation transformers), 3 phase,
60 Hz, 55/65 degree C rise, OA/FA, liquid-immersed transformer
with distribution class surge arrestors. Transformer shall be energy
efficient and use less flammable environmentally friendly fluids.
Transformer shall be sized for 60 to 80% peak loading, including
spare capacity, of the non-fan rated load. Transformer shall be
equipped with fans and have a FA rating equal to 115 percent times
the OA rating. All winding material shall be copper.
• 277/480V distribution section with main and feeder circuit breakers.
All circuit breakers shall be molded case circuit breaker type with
solid state trip device and ground fault protection. Circuit breakers
shall be UL listed for applications at 100% of their continuous
ampere rating in their intended enclosure.
• Customer solid-state metering, digital type that measures total
building kWh and kW demand, power factor, voltage and amperage.
• A single TVSS device shall be installed on the load side of main
service disconnect. TVSS devices shall be metal oxide varistor type
and shall be parallel connected to switchgear being protected.
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• The fire pump shall be served by obtaining normal power from ahead
of the main secondary circuit breaker in one of the substations and
obtaining emergency power from the emergency generator through
an automatic transfer switch.
(2) Distribution panelboards shall be dead front, totally enclosed in NEMA
1 enclosure. Copper bussing shall be provided for all distribution
panelboards. Main circuit breaker shall be provided if not in site of
source. Feeder circuit breakers shall be group mounted front accessible
bolt-on insulated or thermal-magnetic molded case type.
(3) All Lighting and Receptacle panelboards shall have 42 poles per section,
except where shown to be less. Minimum interrupting capacity shall be
10,000 AIC for 120/208 volts and 14,000 AIC for 277/480 volts. Copper
bussing shall be provided in all panelboards. Main circuit breaker shall
be provided in panelboards not in sight of source of supply. Circuit
breakers shall be bolt-on type. Phase, neutral and ground bus material
shall be tin-plated copper. Hinged trim with full-length piano-type
hinges for panelboards shall be provided along with a latch, lock, and
key set at the door covering the circuit protective devices. Door-in-door
panelboard covers shall not be used.
(4) Busway shall be feeder or plug-in type, have copper bus with full size
neutral and 50% size ground with a steel, nonventilated enclosure.
Vertical plug-in busway shall be used to distribute power to the floor as
design permits.
(5) 480/208-120 volt step down transformers shall be NEMA TP-1 Energy
Star rated, air cooled, 3-coil, 2 winding type, with a minimum of (2) 2-
1/2 percent taps above and (4) 2-1/2 percent taps below rated voltage.
Transformers shall be rated 150°C temperature rise above 40°C ambient
and shall be capable of a 30 percent continuous overload without
exceeding a 150°C rise in the same ambient. The top of the enclosure
shall not exceed maximum temperature of 35°C above a 40°C ambient.
All winding material shall be copper. Transformers 30 kVA and larger
shall be floor mounted on a housekeeping pad and shall not be wall or
ceiling hung. Sound levels shall be required to be 3 dB below minimum
industry standards.
(6) Pre-assembled MCC assemblies shall include prefabricated steel
structure which shall house a combination of motor circuit protector and
full voltage or solid state reduced voltage type motor starters, control
transformers, thermal-magnetic molded-case feeder circuit breakers,
auxiliary contacts and other accessories as required to make the units
complete. The MCC power main horizontal buses shall be minimum
600A copper, braced for minimum of 65,000 amps RMS symmetrical.
A copper ground bus rated at 50% capacity shall be furnished over the
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entire length of the MCC. Each MCC starter shall have a separate fused
control transformer (480-120V) rated to supply the connected loads plus
100 percent spare capacity, three (3) thermal overloads, surge suppressor
across the coil, and two (2) normally-open and two (2) normally-closed
auxiliary contacts. Operator interface devices shall include H-O-A
selector switches, red “run” pilot lights and green “ready” pilot lights.
Each starter and feeder circuit breaker shall be padlockable in the “off”
position. Internal wiring shall be NEMA Class 1B.
(7) Point-of-use power connection devices shall include specification-grade
receptacles (120V, 20A, single phase), power receptacles, and surface
metallic raceway (SMR). The SMR shall be high quality divided into
two raceway compartments when required, one for power and one for
telecommunications.
D. Distribution
(1) Distribution to the MCC’s will consist of conduit and wire. Each MCC
will be fed directly from the unit substations; feed-through MCC’s will
not be used. This approach allows electrical isolation of each MCC
without affecting loads served from other MCC’s.
(2) 480Y/277V distribution will be accomplished with either busway
or conduit & wire and shall provide service to lighting panels and
480:208Y/120V distribution transformers on each floor.
(3) Each 208Y/120V secondary distribution transformer will deliver power
to a Distribution Panel. The Distribution Panel will deliver power to the
branch circuit panelboards.
(4) Dedicated 208 volt receptacles will be provided in the Animal Procedure
Rooms for superspeed centrifuge.
E. Open Issues
(1) The locations of electrical equipment spaces within the building have
not been finalized. If the majority of the mechanical air systems for the
facility are located in the penthouse, one of the proposed substations may
also be located in the penthouse.
(2) The use of liquid filled transformers for unit substations needs to be
confirmed.
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7.6.2.3 Emergency/Standby Service and Distribution
A. System Description
C. Equipment and Material
(1) Refer to Drawings E-3 & E-4.
(2) The emergency/standby power source will be derived from a single
XXX KW/XXX KVA (the size of the generator will be determined
as the program develops; using the existing 1998 Biochemistry
Building as a basis of design, it is anticipated that the generator
for this project will be approximately 1000 kW), 480Y/277V diesel-
powered engine- generator set located on grade inside of a weatherproof
enclosure adjacent to the loading dock. The emergency/standby power
will be distributed to a minimum of 3 automatic transfer switches: one
for life-safety loads, one for legally required loads, one for standby
equipment and motor loads. The life-safety/emergency loads (Article
700) consist of emergency egress lighting, the fire alarm system, fire
pump, one elevator per bank, mechanical smoke control equipment and
the Building Automation System. Legally required loads (Article 701)
include sewage ejector pumps, sump pumps and stairwell pressurization.
Standby equipment loads (Article 702) may include freezers, cold
rooms, convenience receptacles in the laboratories, and selected control
systems (EMCS, LDAS, access control, CCTV). Standby motor loads
(Article 702) include animal facility ventilation and conditioning,
animal watering system, animal room lighting, select exhaust
systems, telecommunication equipment, condensate pumps and other
miscellaneous equipment required by the program.
(3) The main electrical room will contain emergency/standby switchboards
that will be used to distribute emergency/standby power to the loads.
(4) Standby MCC’s (if required) will be located near the loads they serve.
(5) Standby branch circuit panelboards, emergency egress lighting panels,
and emergency branch circuit panelboards will be located on each level
as required.
(6) As required by NEC, the feeders and branch circuit wiring to Emergency
System loads will be in dedicated raceways.
(7) Fuel storage capacity will be provided to support a minimum of 8 hours
of standby generator operation at full load.
B. Design Criteria
(1) The design criteria for the Emergency/Standby System will be similar to
that for the normal power system.
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(2) The capacity of the generator will be sufficient to serve the facility, with
approximately 20% future capacity.
(1) The Emergency/Standby generator will be diesel engine driven. A day
tank installed adjacent to the generator will have adequate capacity to
operate the generator at full load for at least 8 hours. The diesel engine
exhaust will be piped to the roof or other appropriate area as determined
from a wind study.
(2) The diesel engine cooling system will include a local radiator.
(3) The engine-generator set will be mounted on a concrete-filled inertia
base mounted on spring isolators when located within the facility.
(4) Emergency/Standby distribution switchboard(s) will be used to separate
the generator power into three separate sources: Life Safety, Legally
Required and Standby Equipment/Motors. The switchboard(s) will be
located in the generator room or in a dedicated space. Metering will
be provided to indicate various parameters including voltage, current,
power, power factor, power demand, and energy.
(5) A minimum of three (3) 480Y/277V, four-pole, automatic transfer
switches (ATS) will be used to couple the generator power to the
distribution system. The transfer switches will be located in a dedicated
space. The ATS’s will be bypass-isolation type.
(6) An emergency power distribution panel will be located in the dedicated
emergency power electrical room and will consist of group-mount feeder
circuit breakers to serve emergency lighting panelboards.
(7) A standby equipment/motor switchboard will be located in the dedicated
emergency power electrical room and will consist of group-mount feeder
circuit breakers to serve standby equipment distribution transformers
located on each floor or standby MCC’s.
(8) 480:208Y/102V emergency power distribution transformers will be
located on each level as required to transform voltage from 480V to
208Y/120V between the emergency lighting panels and the emergency
branch circuit panelboards.
(9) 480:208Y/120V, standby power distribution transformers will be located
on each level as required to transform voltage from 480V to 208Y/120V
between the standby equipment switchboard and each of the standby
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(10) Emergency lighting panelboards, emergency branch circuit panelboards,
standby equipment branch circuit panelboards, and standby motor control
centers will be similar to those that are part of the normal power system.
(11) Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) will be furnished on the
emergency distribution panel(s) and the standby switchboard(s). The
TVSS’s will be MOV technology, clamping type, and will be located
directly adjacent to the panels they protect. The TVSS’s will provide a
level of protection against the transients created by the switching of the
transfer switches.
D. Distribution
(1) The entire Emergency/Standby power distribution system will consist
of conduit and wire. Busway may also be used to distribute power
vertically in the lab tower.
(2) The generator source will be divided into three distribution systems:
emergency, legally required and standby equipment/motor.
(3) As required by code, the feeders and branch circuit wiring to emergency
loads (lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications) will be in dedicated
raceway. Individual feeders (or busway) will originate at the emergency
distribution panel(s) and will rise through the building to serve the
emergency lighting panels. The emergency branch circuit panelboards
will be served from the emergency lighting panels via the distribution
transformer.
(4) Individual standby equipment feeders will originate at the standby
equipment switchboard(s) and will rise through the building to serve
the standby equipment distribution transformers. The transformers
will serve 208Y/120V distribution panels which will in turn serve the
individual standby equipment branch circuit panelboards.
(5) Individual standby motor feeders will originate at the standby motor
switchboard(s) and will rise through the building to serve standby MCC’s
located near the loads they serve.
(6) The server room will be served by standby power.
(7) The security room will include a 120 volt standby power receptacle for
the security computer.
(8) The Animal Prep space will include (2) 208 volt receptacles (one on
standby) and (1) 120 volt receptacle on standby power.
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E. Open Issues
The location of the generator has not been finalized.
7.6.2.4 Grounding System
A. System Description
(1) Refer to Drawing E-5.
(2) A complete low-impedance grounding electrode system will be
provided for this facility. The grounding electrode system will include
the main water service line, structural steel, Ufer ground, and ground
ring around the perimeter of the building. The equipment grounding
system will extend from the building service entrance equipment to the
branch circuit. The system will be bonded to the existing grounding
system associated with the 1985 Biochemistry Addition. All grounding
system connections will be made using exothermic welds or irreversible
compression connections.
(3) Bonding jumpers will be provided as required across pipe connections
to water meters, dielectric couplings in a metallic cold water system, and
across expansion/deflection couplings in conduit and piping systems.
(4) All feeders and branch circuits will be provided with an equipment
ground conductor. Under no circumstances will the raceway system be
used as an equipment grounding conductor.
B. Design Criteria
(1) The grounding electrode system will be designed in accordance with
NEC article 250.
(2) System resistance to ground will be 5.0 ohms or less.
C. Equipment and Material
(1) The reference ground for the equipment grounding system will be
established from a structural ground grid as follows:
(2) A No. 4/0 AWG bare copper ground wire will be installed at 30” below
grade around the entire perimeter of the building. 3/4” x 10’ driven
copper ground rods (test wells) will be installed and connected to this
ground loop at not-greater-than 200-foot intervals with a No. 4/0 AWG
bare copper conductor. Steel columns in exterior walls will also be
connected to this ground loop with 4/0 AWG bare copper at intervals not
to exceed 60 feet. Interior steel columns will be connected to the exterior
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ground loop on each side of the building at intervals not to exceed 200
feet with a No. 4/0 AWG bare copper conductor.
(3) A “Ufer” ground will be provided in the footing of the building
consisting of 50 ft of 500 kcmil wire located 3” from the bottom of the
footing.
(4) Wall-mounted copper ground bus will be located in the main electrical
room, floor electrical rooms, and voice/data rooms. The main electrical
room ground bus will be connected to the exterior ground loop and
“Ufer” ground.
D. Distribution
(1) A separate, insulated 4/0 AWG ground wire will be provided from the
main electrical room ground bus to each floor’s electrical room ground
buses, underground incoming water service line ahead of meter, and
underground gas line at the building entrance.
(2) The main service entrance neutral will be bonded to the system ground
bar within the switchboard by a removable bus bar link.
(3) A code-sized, unbroken bond leader will connect the electrical room
ground bar to the XO terminal of the local transformers.
(4) A No. 4/0 AWG, bare copper, grounding electrode conductor will be
extended to all voice/data rooms, so that those systems can be properly
bonded.
(5) A separate ground wire will be provided for all feeders, branch circuits
and cable trays.
(6) A 600 volt insulated copper ground conductor shall be provided for all
medium voltage feeders.
7.6.2.5 Lightning Protection System
A. System Description
(1) A complete lightning protection system meeting all requirements of UL
shall be provided, complete with air terminals on the roof, bonding of
all mechanical equipment and stacks, bonding of structure and all metal
parts, ground conductors, ground rods, connectors, straps, etc.
(2) Protect all structures and associated appurtenances with a system of
conductance designed to safely divert the energy of a lightning strike to
the earth while minimizing damage to the facility.
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(3) The 1985 Biochemistry Addition will be tied into the lightning protection
system for the new building.
B. Design Criteria
(1) Comply with NFPA 780 - Standard for the Installation of Lightning
Protection Systems. UL Master Label will not be required per State of
Wisconsin Risk Management.
(2) Equipment and Material
(3) Materials will be rated Class I for structure heights of 75 ft or less &
Class II for structure heights above 75 ft.
(4) Air terminals will be solid copper with a tapered point, 10” minimum
height, and have a mounting base suitable for the location.
(5) Conductors will be bare-stranded copper, except aluminum will be used
where installation is in contact with aluminum surfaces.
(6) Ground rods will be copper-clad steel, 3/4” diameter by 10 ft long, with a
bronze mechanical-type conductor clamp.
C. Distribution
(1) The system layout and design will encompass all exterior surfaces of the
facilities under a complete zone of protection as defined by NFPA 780.
Air terminal spacing will not exceed 20 feet, except spacing up to 50 feet
is allowed for non-perimeter areas of flat roofs. Locations will comply
with NFPA 780 and will generally follow the building roof ridges and/or
perimeters.
(2) One (1) down conductor will be provided for every 100 linear feet of
building perimeter, with a minimum of two (2) conductors. Conductors
will be configured to provide a two-way path to earth. Metal bodies will
be bonded to the conductor system in accordance with NFPA 780.
(3) A ground rod will be connected to each down conductor. The electric
power service grounding system will be bonded to the Lightning
Protection System.
7.6.2.6 Lighting Systems
A. System Description
(1) A complete lighting system for all indoor and outdoor illumination
will be provided. The indoor lighting system will consist primarily of
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energy-efficient fluorescent lighting fixtures. High-intensity discharge
lighting will be used in selected indoor locations such as loading dock,
warehouse, and large mechanical spaces. Incandescent lighting will be
used only as requested by the Owner or where aesthetics are of prime
importance. The outdoor lighting system will consist of high intensity
discharge lighting fixtures.
(2) Indoor lighting controls will consist of low-voltage switches controlled
by low-voltage lighting control system, room occupancy sensors and
line voltage switches. In general, lighting controls will be kept simple,
inexpensive, and easy to maintain. Outdoor lighting controls will utilize
photocells and BAS time clock. Occupancy sensors will be used as
much as practical. Photocell control will also be explored to utilize
daylighting opportunities.
(3) Emergency/night lighting will be fed from an emergency lighting panel.
Un-switched night lights will be avoided where possible. Emergency
lighting control devices similar to Bodine #GTD-20 & Side-Lite #SBD-
20 shall be utilized to allow switching of emergency/night lighting
luminaries.
B. Design Criteria
(1) Design Lighting Levels, Average Maintained Footcandles:
• Office: - 50-70
• Laboratory, Support, Technical Area:
∙ Bench and Table Top - 80-100
∙ Elsewhere - 50
• Animal holding rooms: - 30/60/90(tri-level)
• Conference: - 50-70
• VManufacturing: - 50-70
• Corridor: - 15-20
• Lobby: - 20-30
• Toilets: - 20-30
• Storage: - 10-20
• Mechanical/Electrical: halide lamps will be clear with a color rendering index of 60 or
∙ Task - 40-50
∙ General - 10-20
• Exterior Lighting: - 1-2
(2) The lighting power density for the building will be maintained at less
than 1w/sq.ft.
C. Equipment and Material
(1) Lighting Fixture Types
• Laboratory and Laboratory Support:
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∙ Direct/indirect fluorescent fixtures or 2’ x 4’, 3- or 4- lamp
recessed fluorescent troffer with deep cell parabolic louver 2- or
3-lamp ballasts or suspended indirect fluorescent fixture; 2-lamp
ballasts.
• Animal Holding Rooms:
∙ 1’ x 4’, 3-lamp recessed fluorescent troffer with acrylic lens,
sealed and gasketed, moisture-proof; 2-lamp ballasts, tandem
wired between fixtures.
• Office:
∙ 2’ x 4’, 2- or 3-lamp recessed fluorescent troffer with deep cell
parabolic louver or suspended indirect fluorescent fixture; 2-lamp
ballasts.
• Common Area:
∙ Premium quality architectural fluorescent or HID lighting.
• Circulation:
∙ 1’ x 4’, 2-lamp recessed fluorescent troffer with deep cell
parabolic louver or wall-mounted compact fluorescent sconces;
2-lamp ballasts and compact fluorescent can lights.
• Utility Tunnels:
∙ Existing lighting system will be maintained and extended as
required. Additional contactors and power feeders will be
provided as necessary.
• Building Support:
∙ 4’, 2-lamp, surface- or pendant-mounted, open industrial
fluorescent fixture; 2-lamp ballasts.
∙ Metal halide industrial fixture.
• The fixtures in cold rooms will be rated for intended applications.
• The fixtures in wash rooms and wet areas will be UL listed for a wet
location.
• EXIT signs will be State Fire Marshall approved LED type, located
in all paths of egress.
(2) Lamps and Ballasts
• In general, fluorescent lamps will be 32 watt, T8, 5000K color
temperature, with a color rendering index of 75 or greater. Metal
greater. High-pressure sodium lamps will be clear.
• Fluorescent ballasts will be high-frequency electronic type with less
than 10% total harmonic distortion. High-intensity discharge ballasts
will be high power factor, constant wattage type.
(3) Lighting Control
• Photocells and occupancy sensors will be utilized in select spaces to
minimize energy consumption. Occupancy sensors will be passive
infrared or a combination infrared/ultraphonic type.
• Dimmers will be provided in the auditoriums and other spaces as
required by the program. All corridor lighting, except life-safety
branch lighting, will be controlled by a time clock.
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• A programmable, low-voltage control system will be provided. It
will consist of low-voltage switching and relays and will control
all corridor lighting and other appropriate public spaces. The areas
controlled by the system will be kept to a minimum. The system will
be software based and will provide flexible control of automatic and
manual on/off, recording, and reporting functions.
• Dual-level lighting will be provided in the animal holding rooms.
Low-level lighting will be controlled by the programmable low
voltage lighting control system. High-level lighting will be
controlled by low voltage lighting control system switch on the
exterior of the animal room. The programmable lighting control
can be bypassed by manual room light switches on the exterior
of the room. Animal holding rooms will each be equipped with a
light-sensing device to indicate remotely the status of the lights in a
specific room. Control of the lighting schedule and monitoring of the
light status will be via the Building Automation System.
• Opportunities of utilizing day lighting will be explored.
D. Distribution
(1) In general, fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lighting will be 277V.
Incandescent lighting will be 120V.
(2) All lighting circuit wiring will be in conduit and routed concealed within
walls, partitions, or ceiling spaces. Surface-mounted conduit will be
minimized and used only in non-finished spaces.
(3) Animal holding room lighting fixtures will be served from the standby
power system.
(4) The ampacity of lighting circuits will be sized for 25% future growth
plus 125% continuous loading factor per the National Electric Code.
7.6.2.7 Fire Alarm System
A. System Description
(1) The fire alarm system will be a stand-alone, fully addressable system
as manufactured by Notifier, Simplex, Pirotronics, or equal. The fire
alarm system will be comprised of smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct
detectors, manual pull stations, and audio/visual signaling devices
B. Design Criteria
(1) The fire alarm system will comply with requirements of NFPA 72
for a protected premises signaling system except as modified and
supplemented by this document.
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(2) A main fire alarm control panel will be located in the fire command
center near the main building entrance.
(3) A fire alarm annunciator panel will be provided as required by the owner.
(4) Audio/visual devices will be installed in all areas of the building in
accordance with NFPA and ADA guidelines. Visual devices will be
located so as to not be blocked by lab equipment.
(5) Smoke detectors shall be installed as required by the National Fire
Protection Association, the Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building
Code and DSF requirements. Smoke detectors will be installed in,
but not limited to, the following locations: air handling units, elevator
lobbies, elevator machine rooms, elevator shafts (as required), electrical
equipment rooms, corridors, computer rooms, fire alarm control panel
area, communication rooms and top of stairs.
(6) Heat detectors will be installed in areas that are not feasible for smoke
detectors including storage areas, mechanical rooms, laboratories
(detectors directly over the lab bench will be avoided) and janitor’s
closets. Fixed temperature type heat detectors will be provided in areas
where steam may be used including autoclave and glass washer areas.
(7) Manual Pull Stations will be installed adjacent to all exit doors and in
each elevator lobby.
(8) The fire alarm system will be linked with the campus central system via
the Building Automation System to allow monitoring by UW Police &
Security.
(9) The fire alarm system will be able to communicate with the existing fire
alarm control in the 1985 Biochemistry Addition.
C. Equipment and Material
(1) The fire alarm system will be an electronically multiplexed one way
voice communication system with two-way fire fighter communication.
(2) Remote transponder panels will be used to provide supervised amplifiers
and signal circuits for audio/visual devices and magnetic door holders.
(3) The system will utilize individual, addressable photoelectric smoke
detectors; heat detectors; addressable manual pull stations; and
addressable monitor and control modules. The system will monitor all
sprinkler supervisory and water flow switches and will interface with
elevators, HVAC smoke control, and smoke fire dampers.
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(4) All fire alarm equipment shall be UL listed.
(5) Smoke detectors shall be addressable type and have alarm verification,
set at 60 seconds.
(6) Fire alarm system shall have 24 hours of battery capacity in addition to
generator backup.
D. Distribution
(1) All initiating and signaling devices will operate at 24VDC and will be
installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
(2) All wiring will be installed in conduit. Minimum conduit size will be
3/4”.
(3) Wire nut connections in control panels shall be prohibited.
(4) Water flow detection devices shall have one device per address.
(5) Fire pump shall be monitored at 3 points.
(6) Initiating and audio/visual circuits shall have 25% spare capacity.
Performance of the system shall provide for silencing of audible
appliances without affecting visual appliance operation.
(7) One-way voice circuits shall have 50% spare capacity.
(8) Fire fighters handset shall be provided at fire alarm annunciator panel to
permit emergency responders to communicate with building occupants
by zone or All Call. Speakers to be zoned by floor. General alarm
conditions, temporal code-three signal.
(9) All communication between fire alarm sub panels shall utilize Class A
wiring. All circuits shall utilize Class B wiring.
(10) Door hold open circuits shall be from fire alarm panel in lieu of auxiliary
contacts in the detector base.
(11) Concealed initiating devices (duct smoke detectors, tamper switches,
etc.) shall have remote alarm indicators identifying the location of the
device. Remote indicators shall be located in public spaces (such as
corridors). Duct smoke detectors shall have remote indicators with test
stations.
(12) A weatherproof exterior speaker/strobe shall be mounted above the
sprinkler system fire department connection, powered by a notification
appliance circuit.
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(13) An electrical outlet shall be provided within 10 feet of the fire alarm
control panel.
(14) Fire alarm junction box covers shall be painted red.
(15) Record drawings shall document conduit routing, fire alarm address for
each device, and with wire/cable identification numbers.
(16) Audible distribution shall achieve 70dB minimum sound level
throughout the facility except for animal holding rooms.
(17) Horn type loudspeakers shall be installed in mechanical areas.
(18) Visual devices shall be installed throughout the vivarium facility
including animal holding rooms. Visual devices in animal holding rooms
and adjacent corridors shall have a red insert to reduce annoyance to
animals.
(19) Audible devices shall be located throughout the vivarium facility but
shall not be installed in animal holding rooms. Audible devices in
corridors adjacent to animal holding rooms shall be limited to tones
between 400 and 440 Hz to reduce annoyance to animals.
7.6.2.8 Area of Rescue Assistance System
A. System Description
(1) The area of rescue assistance system shall be a stand-alone two-way
communication system between individual call-in stations and the master
control station.
B. Design Criteria
(1) The master station shall be located adjacent to the fire alarm annunciator
panel at the fire department entrance to the building.
(2) A call-in station shall be located at each designated area of refuge as
required by ADA and the Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building
Code.
C. Equipment and Materials
(1) The system shall be UL listed.
(2) The system shall be capable of two-way communication with UW Police
& Security to allow for 24-hour monitoring.
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(3) All wiring shall be supervised. (3) Clocks will receive wireless correction signals from master system.

(4) Once activated, the system shall allow hands free two-way 7.6.2.10 Video Distribution/Conferencing
communication.
A. System Description
D. Distribution
(1) The requirements for a video distribution/conferencing system have not
(1) All wiring shall be installed in conduit. Minimum conduit size shall be been discussed to date but may be utilized in the auditoriums.
3/4”.
B. Design Criteria
E. All areas of refuge shall be designated by illuminated signage.
C. Equipment and Material
7.6.2.9 Clock System
D. Distribution
A. System Description
7.6.2.11 Intercommunication
(1) A complete second impulse type digital clock system synchronized and
traceable to NIST atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. The system An Intercommunications System to allow general paging capabilities and two-
shall provide time correction signaling to all remote clocks via wireless way communication (not related to the fire fighter communication system)
communication. between stations shall not be provided.

B Design Criteria 7.6.2.12 Sound Reinforcement

(1) The clock system shall receive radio frequency or GPS impulses via a A sound system to provide music, live paging, and pre-recorded taped music to
roof mounted antennae for time corrections. loudspeakers in selected portions of the facility is not anticipated at this time.

C. Equipment and Material 7.6.3 Electrical Drawings

(1) The manufacturer to be provided will be Simplex, Edwards or Franklin Please refer to the following pages for the electrical drawings.
Time Systems.

(2) All clocks shall be microprocessor based with high output, wide angle,
4-digit red LED display.

(3) A master control panel shall be located at the main telecommunications

equipment room or the building engineer’s office.

(4) Clocks will be semi flush or surface, digital type.

D. Distribution

(1) Clocks shall be located in corridors, lecture/auditorium/discussion/

seminar spaces, teaching prep room, laboratories and all general public
areas.

(2) All clocks shall be supplied from 120V power supplies.

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7.6.3.1 Electrical Drawing E-1 7.6.3.2 Electrical Drawing E-2

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7.6.3.3 Electrical Drawing E-3 7.6.3.4 Electrical Drawing E-4

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7.6.3.5 Electrical Drawing E-5

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7.7 Communications

New signal duct banks are available on the west side of Henry Mall. Telecommunication services
must be maintained to neighboring buildings, including the 1985 wing during construction. A
structured building wiring distribution system will be installed per the DSF guidelines. A wireless
internet system will be provided throughout the public areas of the new facility, complementing the
ethernet connections.

Main distribution frame, back-bone risers, telecomm rooms on each floor and horizontal distribution
will all be designed per DSF guidelines.

7.8 Electronic Safety and Security

An electronic security system is required for this facility. It must be compatible and integrated with
the central campus card access system. The 1998 addition’s existing card access system should have
controllers switched-out so that the entire Biochemistry complex is under one system.

Rework of the 1998 card access system may be bid as an alternate. The Biochemistry Department has
researched the cost associated with this. Approximately 40 doors would be affected at a cost of $3000
per door.

7.9 Audio/Visual and Acoustics

The 410-seat auditorium, 170-seat, 125-seat, 75-seat lecture halls and the faculty meeting room will
receive the following at a minimum:

• Custom Lectern with touch-screen control system integrating lighting, PA and video sources. The
lectern will also house the equipment rack and three pc-interfaces.
• High-lumen output XGA video projector (two projectors provided the at 410-seat auditorium and
the 125-seat lecture hall)
• Desk-top style document camera
• Wireless PA system with associated microphones, amplifiers, in-ceiling speakers, etc.
• Assisted listening system

In addition to audio and visual electronics, auditoria and lecture rooms will receive acoustic
treatments in order to control reverberation and sound reflection in a manner appropriate for speech
intelligibility.

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8.0 Budget
8.1 Building Cost

8.2 Project Cost

8.3 Project Options

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9.0 Project Schedule

UW Biochemistry II DRAFT Preliminary Project Schedule February 22, 2007 UW Biochemistry II DRAFT Preliminary Project Schedule February 22, 2007

Project Phase/Task Name Start Date End Date Design Development Phase 2/25/2007 9/1/2007
DD Phase Kick-off Meeting 2/26/2007 2/26/2007
Project Kick-off Meeting 6/22/2006 6/22/2006 Planning Commission Meeting 3/1/2007 3/1/2007
Wisconsin Historical Society Meeting 6/30/2006 6/30/2006 Planning/Design Workshop 3/6/2007 3/8/2007
DSF Peer Review Meeting 3/20/2007 3/20/2007
Program Confirmation / Basis of Design Phase 7/2/2006 2/3/2007 Campus Design Review Meeting 3/22/2007 3/22/2007
DSF/FP&M Meeting 11/8/2006 11/8/2006 Planning/Design Workshop 3/27/2007 3/29/2007
Program Statement Due 11/22/2006 11/22/2006 Draft 35% Design Report Due 7/19/2007 7/19/2007
DSF Review of Program Statement 11/22/2006 1/15/2007 Constructability Workshop 7/19/2007 7/19/2007
Receive Program Review Comments 1/15/2007 1/15/2007 DSF Review of Draft 35% Design Report 7/23/2007 8/8/2007
Revisions to Program Statement 1/15/2007 1/31/2007 The Concord Group Cost Estimate 7/23/2007 8/8/2007
Program Statement Sign-off 2/1/2007 2/1/2007 Boldt Constructability Report 7/23/2007 8/8/2007
Receive 35% Design Report Comments 8/9/2007 8/9/2007
Concept Development Phase 7/2/2006 4/7/2007 Receive Cost Estimate Draft 8/9/2007 8/9/2007
Code Workshop 12/6/2006 12/6/2006 Receive Constructability Report Draft 8/9/2007 8/9/2007
MEP Workshop 12/12/2006 12/12/2006 Revisions to 35% Design Report 8/9/2007 8/29/2007
MEP Workshop 1/4/2007 1/4/2007 35% Design Report Sign-off 8/30/2007 8/30/2007
Schedule Charette 1/5/2007 1/5/2007
STS Structural Testing 1/8/2007 2/24/2007 Demolition/Abatement Documents Phase 1/28/2007 7/21/2007
Building Commission Budget Increase Approval 1/17/2007 1/17/2007 D/A Phase Kick-off Meeting 1/29/2007 1/29/2007
MEP Workshop 1/18/2007 1/18/2007 On-site Walk-through 2/1/2007 2/1/2007
Planning/Design Workshop 1/18/2007 1/19/2007 On-site Walk-through 2/9/2007 2/9/2007
Schedule Charette 1/22/2007 1/22/2007 DSF Selection of Abatement Consultant 2/13/2007 2/13/2007
MEP Workshop 1/25/2007 1/25/2007 D/A Team Meeting 3/1/2007 3/1/2007
Wisconsin Historical Society Meeting 2/1/2007 2/1/2007 D/A Team Meeting 4/12/2007 4/12/2007
Planning/Design Workshop 2/6/2007 2/8/2007 50% D/A CD Review 4/12/2007 4/12/2007
MEP Workshop 2/15/2007 2/15/2007 D/A Team Meeting 5/31/2007 5/31/2007
Draft 10% Design Report Due at Flad 2/16/2007 2/16/2007 95% D/A CD Review 5/31/2007 5/31/2007
Draft 10% Design Report Due 2/22/2007 2/22/2007 95% D/A CD's Due 6/7/2007 6/7/2007
Constructability Workshop 2/22/2007 2/22/2007 DSF Review of 95% D/A CD's 6/11/2007 6/27/2007
DSF Review of Draft 10% Design Report 2/26/2007 3/14/2007 Receive 95% D/A CD's Review Comments 6/28/2007 6/28/2007
The Concord Group Cost Estimate 2/26/2007 3/14/2007 Revisions/Completion of D/A CD's 6/28/2007 7/18/2007
Boldt Constructability Report 2/26/2007 3/14/2007 100% D/A CD Sign-off 7/19/2007 7/19/2007
Planning Commission Meeting 3/1/2007 3/1/2007
Planning/Design Workshop 3/6/2007 3/8/2007 Demolition/Abatement Bidding & Negotiation Phase 7/22/2007 10/6/2007
Receive 10% Design Report Comments 3/15/2007 3/15/2007 DSF Prints 100% D/A CD's 7/23/2007 8/20/2007
Receive Cost Estimate Draft 3/15/2007 3/15/2007 DSF Releases 100% D/A CD's for Bidding 8/21/2007 8/21/2007
Receive Constructability Report Draft 3/15/2007 3/15/2007 Demolition/Abatement Bidding Period 8/21/2007 10/2/2007
Revisions to 10% Design Report 3/15/2007 4/4/2007 Building Commission Authorization to Construct 9/19/2007 9/19/2007
DSF Peer Review Meeting 3/20/2007 3/20/2007 Demolition/Abatement Bid Date 10/2/2007 10/2/2007
Campus Design Review Meeting 3/22/2007 3/22/2007
10% Design Report Sign-off 4/5/2007 4/5/2007 Demolition/Abatement Construction Phase 10/7/2007 5/31/2008
12, '37, '56, '85 Areas Vacated/Vetted by UW 11/1/2007 11/1/2007
Demolition/Abatement Notice to Proceed 11/19/2007 11/19/2007
Ag. J. Vacated/Vetted by UW 2/29/2008 2/29/2008
Start Ag. J. Demolition/Abatement 3/3/2008 3/3/2008
Substantial Completion of Demo for '12, '37, '56, '85 3/21/2008 3/21/2008
Substantial Completion of Ag. J. Demo 5/30/2008 5/30/2008

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UW Biochemistry II DRAFT Preliminary Project Schedule February 22, 2007

Construction Documents Phase (New Construction) 7/22/2007 2/23/2008

CD Phase Kick-off Meeting 7/23/2007 7/23/2007
Joint-West Neighborhood Assoc. Meeting
UW Board of Regents Meeting 8/1/2007 8/1/2007
50% CD Review - Team Meeting 10/8/2007 10/8/2007
95% CD's Due 12/19/2007 12/19/2007
DSF Review of 95% CD's 12/19/2007 1/18/2008
The Concord Group Cost Estimate 12/19/2007 1/18/2008
Receive 95% CD Review Comments 1/31/2008 1/31/2008
Revisions/Completion of CD's 1/31/2008 2/20/2008
100% CD Sign-off 2/21/2008 2/21/2008

New Construction Bidding & Negotiation Phase 2/17/2008 5/31/2008

DSF Prints 100% CD's 2/22/2008 3/12/2008
100% CD's Released for Bidding 3/13/2008 3/13/2008
New Construction Bidding Period 3/13/2008 4/22/2008
New Construction Bid Opening 4/22/2008 4/22/2008
DSF Contractor Negotiations 4/22/2008 5/23/2008
Notice to Proceed for New Construction 5/27/2008 5/27/2008

Construction Phase (New Construction) 6/1/2008 8/31/2010

Substantial Completion of New Construction/Remodeling 7/9/2010 7/9/2010
Occupancy of New Construction/Remodeling 9/24/2010 9/24/2010
Start '85 Tower Remodeling 10/13/2010 10/13/2010
Substantial Completion of '85 Tower Remodeling 7/15/2011 7/15/2011
Occupancy of '85 Tower 9/16/2011 9/16/2011

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Jun '06 Jul '06 Aug '06 Sep '06 Oct '06 Nov '06 Dec '06 Jan '07 Feb '07 Mar '07 Apr '07
Task Name 5/28 6/4 6/11 6/18 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 7/23 7/30 8/6 8/13 8/20 8/27 9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 0/1 0/2 0/2 11/5 1/1 1/1 1/2 12/3 2/1 2/1 2/2 2/3 1/7 1/14 1/21 1/28 2/4 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25 4/1 4/8 4/15 4/22 4/29
PROJECT START
Kick-off Mtg.
WHS Mtg.

PROGRAM CONF. / BASIS OF DESIGN PHASE

Programming / Basis of Design Phase
DSF / FP&M Mtg.
Program Statement Due
DSF Review of Program Statement
Receive Program Review Comments
Revisions to Program Statement
Program Statement Sign Off

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Concept Development / Schematic Design Phase
Code Workshop
MEP Workshop
MEP Workshop
Schedule Charette
STS Structural Testing
Bldg. Comm. Budget Increase Approval
MEP Workshop
Planning / Design Workshop
Schedule Charette
MEP Workshop
WHS Mtg.
Planning / Design Workshop
MEP Workshop
10% Design Report Draft Due at Flad
10% Design Report Draft Due
Constructability Workshop
DSF Review of Draft 10% Design Rpt.
The Concord Group Cost Estimate
Boldt Constructability Report
Planning Comm. Mtg.
Planning / Design Workshop
10% Design Rpt. Comments Rec'd.
Cost Estimate Draft Rec'd.
Constructability Rpt. Draft Rec'd.
Revisions to 10% Design Rpt.
DSF Peer Review Mtg.
Campus Design Review Mtg.
10% Design Report Sign-off

Task Project Summary DD Phase Client Mtgs DD Milestone

Split External Tasks CD Phase Team Mtgs CD Milestone

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Date: Thu 2/22/07 Progress External Milestone Demo / Abatement Phase Regulatory Mtgs Demo / Abatement Milestone

Milestone Deadline Bidding Predesign Milestone Other Milestone

Summary Predesign Phase CA Phase SD Milestone Review Period

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Feb '07 Mar '07 Apr '07 May '07 Jun '07 Jul '07 Aug '07 Sep '07 Oct '07
Task Name 1/28 2/4 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25 4/1 4/8 4/15 4/22 4/29 5/6 5/13 5/20 5/27 6/3 6/10 6/17 6/24 7/1 7/8 7/15 7/22 7/29 8/5 8/12 8/19 8/26 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
Design Development Phase
DD Kick-off
Planning Comm. Mtg.
Planning / Design Workshop
DSF Peer Review Meeting
Campus Design Review Meeting
Planning / Design Workshop
35% Design Report Draft Due
Constructability Workshop
DSF Review of 35% Design Rpt. Draft
The Concord Group Cost Estimate
Boldt Constructablity Report
35% Design Rpt. Comments Rec'd.
Cost Estimate Draft Rec'd.
Constructability Rpt. Draft Rec'd.
35% Design Rpt. Revisions
35% Design Report Sign Off

DEMOLITION / ABATEMENT DOCUMENTS PHASE

Demolition / Abatement Documents Phase
DA Phase Kick-off
On-site Walk Through
On-site Walk Through
DSF Selection of Abatement Consultant
DA Team Mtg.
DA Team Mtg.
50% DA CA Review
DA Team Mtg.
95% DA CD Review
95% DA CDs Due
DSF Review of 95% DA CDs
95% DA CD Comments Rec'd.
DA CD Revision / Completion
DA CD Sign-off

DEMO / ABATEMENT BIDDING & NEGOTIATION PHASE

Demo / Abatement Bidding & Negotiation Phase
DSF Prints 100% DA CDs
DSF Releases 100% DA CDs for Bid
Demo / Abatement Bidding Period
Bldg. Comm. Authorization to Construct
Demo / Abatement Bid Date

Task Project Summary DD Phase Client Mtgs DD Milestone

Split External Tasks CD Phase Team Mtgs CD Milestone

Project: 070212_biochem_schedule
Date: Thu 2/22/07 Progress External Milestone Demo / Abatement Phase Regulatory Mtgs Demo / Abatement Milestone

Milestone Deadline Bidding Predesign Milestone Other Milestone

Summary Predesign Phase CA Phase SD Milestone Review Period

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Jul '07 Aug '07 Sep '07 Oct '07 Nov '07 Dec '07 Jan '08 Feb '08 Mar '08 Apr '08 May '08
Task Name 7/1 7/8 7/15 7/22 7/29 8/5 8/12 8/19 8/26 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 0/1 0/2 0/2 11/4 1/1 1/1 1/2 12/2 12/9 2/1 2/2 2/3 1/6 1/13 1/20 1/27 2/3 2/10 2/17 2/24 3/2 3/9 3/16 3/23 3/30 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 5/4 5/11 5/18 5/25 6/1
DEMO / ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Demo / Abatement Construction Phase
'12, '37, '56, '85 Areas Vacated
Demo / Abatement Notice to Proceed
Ag. J. Vacated
Start Ag. J. Demo / Abatement
Substantial Completion of Demo ('12, '37, '56, '85)
Substantial Completion of Ag. J Demo

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE (NEW CONST.)

Construction Document Phase (New Construction)
CD Kick-off
Joint West Neighborhood / UW Board of Regents Mtg.
50% CD Review - Team Mtg.
95% CDs Due
DSF Review of 95% CDs
The Concord Group Cost Estimate
95% CD Review Comments Rec'd.
CD Revision / Completion
100% CD Sign-off

NEW CONST. BIDDING & NEGOTIATION PHASE

New Const. Bidding & Negotiation Phase
DSF Prints 100% CDs
100% CDs Released for Bid
New Construction Bidding Period
New Construction Bid Opening
DSF Contractor Negotiations
Notice to Proceed for New Construction

Task Project Summary DD Phase Client Mtgs DD Milestone

Split External Tasks CD Phase Team Mtgs CD Milestone

Project: 070212_biochem_schedule
Date: Thu 2/22/07 Progress External Milestone Demo / Abatement Phase Regulatory Mtgs Demo / Abatement Milestone

Milestone Deadline Bidding Predesign Milestone Other Milestone

Summary Predesign Phase CA Phase SD Milestone Review Period

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Qtr 2, 2008 Qtr 3, 2008 Qtr 4, 2008 Qtr 1, 2009 Qtr 2, 2009 Qtr 3, 2009 Qtr 4, 2009 Qtr 1, 2010 Qtr 2, 2010 Qtr 3, 2010 Qtr 4, 2010 Qtr 1, 2011 Qtr 2, 2011 Qtr 3, 2011 Qt
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CONSTRUCTION PHASE (NEW CONST.)
Construction Phase (New Construction)
Substantial Completion of New Const. / Remodel
Occupancy of New Const. / Remodel
Start '85 Tower Remodeling
Substantial Completion of '85 Tower Remodel
Occupancy of '85 Tower

Task Project Summary DD Phase Client Mtgs DD Milestone

Split External Tasks CD Phase Team Mtgs CD Milestone

Project: 070212_biochem_schedule
Date: Thu 2/22/07 Progress External Milestone Demo / Abatement Phase Regulatory Mtgs Demo / Abatement Milestone

Milestone Deadline Bidding Predesign Milestone Other Milestone

Summary Predesign Phase CA Phase SD Milestone Review Period

9-6 Flad & Associates

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 University of Wisconsin - Madison
Biochemistry II Building - 10% Design Report

Appendix

Room Data Sheets

Constructibility Report

Cost Estimate

Flad & Associates A-1

February 22, 2007