Hospital Complex

This hospital complex contains several stand-alone structures. A 10-story bridge connects two of the buildings, allowing for pedestrian traffic between the two structures. The bridge structure is exposed to substantial thermal expansion and contraction stresses. Over time, vertical structural tile columns became damaged, allowing water to penetrate beyond the masonry fabric of the structure and to affect underlying structural steel. Eugene Matthews was engaged to:

• Install a suspended scaffold to inspect the bridge for any loose structural tile.
• Remove structural tile, where necessary.
• Mechanically clean and paint the exposed steel with a rust inhibiting paint.
• Install wall ties as needed.
• Install thru-wall flashing at each floor.
• Rebuild the columns with brick in a sound and plumb condition.
• Install silicone sealant at the vertical brick to masonry or window frame joints.
• Grind out and install silicone sealant at the cracks in the structural tile.

This project required close coordination with hospital staff to accommodate the flow of patient, staff and visitor traffic at the hospital.

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