CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED:
Provided exterior wall consulting services for the Sarkeys Energy Center Tower on the Norman Campus of The University of Oklahoma. The facility is a 15-story concrete frame structure with a brick masonry exterior wall system. ECI performed an evaluation of the exterior wall system, including a visual survey of the exterior wall system of the facility, limited excavations into both the exterior brick masonry finishes and interior finishes to observe concealed conditions, and a review of available project documentation. Our study also included an evaluation of the masonry wall support system and the welded connections between the masonry support structure and the building structural frame. ECI provided an evaluation report containing our findings, conclusions, recommendations, and opinions of cost for repairs, as well as construction documents, construction administration and inspection. The project included coordination with the Client, University personnel, and Subcontractors.

SOLUTIONS:
   1. Repair of observed brick masonry distress, including miscellaneous removal and replacement of brick below existing shelf        angles through the building.
   2. Reinforcement of welded connections in the masonry support structure.
   3. Miscellaneous through-wall flashing repairs.
   4. Replacement of joint sealants.

FACTORS THAT DETERMINE SELECTION OF ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AND WALL REPAIR SYSTEMS:
   1. Building location and access.
   2. Long term serviceability.
   3. Aesthetics.

PROJECT START:
Estimated Start Date: July, 1998 Estimated Completion: November, 1998
Actual Start Date: To Be Determined Actual Completion: Unknown

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