Healthcare

University of Maryland Medical Center
UMMS Work
Owner: University of Maryland Medical Center
Client: Barton Associates
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Category: Healthcare Renovation

IR#3 Renovation

Spyder Engineers, LLC provided structural engineering services to renovate the Interventional Radiology Hybrid Room at the 2nd floor of the Gudelsky Building. 5” of a 10.5” thick elevated concrete slab was going to be removed to accommodate for the IR machine pit.  Due to various access and hospital restrictions, different reinforcing and IR machine placement options were explored to reinforce the slab.  

Spyder Engineers, LLC scope of service included the following:

  • Explore the option of reinforcing the slab with fiber reinforcement.
  • Explore the option of reinforcing the slab with steel beams and columns.
  • Perform slab investigation.
  • Investigate proper IR machine placement.
  • Design the slab as a depressed slab by demolishing the existing slab and design a new depressed slab to support the new IR machine.
  • Coordinate with the design team and contractors to “think outside of the box” for an appropriate construction solution.
  • Design overhead Unistrut system to support overhead equipment.
  • Perform construction administration.
Owner: University of Maryland Medical Center
Client: Setty & Associates
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Category: Healthcare Renovation

MRI Room #1 Renovation

Spyder Engineers, LLC provided structural engineering services to renovate the MRI room on the 1st floor of the Gudelsky Building.  Spyder Engineers, LLC scope of service included the following:

  • Analyzed 4 different rigging paths to transport the new 11,000-pound MRI into the MRI suite.
  • Provided a letter of recommendation for the rigging analysis.
  • Assisted UMMS with rigging sequencing.
  • Reviewed shoring schemes.
  • Analyzed the MRI suite for the new MRI loading.
Owner: University of Maryland Medical Center
Client: RMF Engineering
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Category: Healthcare Renovation

Linear Accelerator Installation

Spyder Engineers, LLC provided structural engineering services to renovate the Linear Accelerator Red Room at the ground floor of the Gudelsky Building.  Spyder Engineers, LLC scope of service included designing the foundation for the Linear Accelerator, overhead supports for two dual in-room monitors and an Edge optical camera.