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NAS Patuxent River - V22
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| Location: | NAS Patuxent River, MD |
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| Building Series: | TITAN® |
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| Application: | Aircraft Hangar / Storage |
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Building Sizes:
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270' wide x 120' long (5.4m x 18.2m) |
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The Need
The Department of the Navy needed a building to conduct research and development on several aircrafts at NAS
Patuxent River. The solution needed to be flexible and wide enough to easily accommodate the movement of
aircrafts in and out of the structure.
The Solution
Summit Structures responded to the immediate needs of NAS Patuxent with a steel framed, tension membrane
structure. The structure represents an impressive milestone in fully engineered tensioned membrane structures by
spanning an amazing 270' (82.2m) in width. The structure, in combination with smaller Summit support buildings,
provides the Department of the Navy with a stable base to continue high profile research and development.
The Project
The main hangar is constructed using a TITAN® frame - built in
accordance with strict military specifications, and in compliance with
all regional building codes. For the exterior fabric membrane,
Summit's DuraWeave® FR fabric provides the Navy with warranted
durability and cost-effectiveness. The interior of the structure features
a DuraWeave® FR thermal/acoustic liner, creating a bright, easily
moderated interior surrounding the sensitive aircraft. In addition to
simply housing the aircraft, the Summit Structures building
incorporates a state-of-the-art automated fire extinguishing system
designed by Virginia Sprinkler, storage areas for supplies and
maintenance equipment, office equipment, lighting and ventilation.
The Details
In order to allow for unimpeded movement of the structure, Summit
Structures teamed with MegaDoor for the massive overhead
openings, each measuring 33' high x 100' wide (10.0m x 30.4m). The
MegaDoors are constructed of a durable PVC membrane and are
supported by a robust steel header designed by Summit Structures.
An aggressive 90-day project timeframe was of primary importance to
the Department of the Navy. General contractors, J.A. Jones and
McGrath Construction, teamed with Summit Structures to meet crucial
deadlines set for each stage of design and construction. From
preliminary engineering to the delivery of building materials on site,
Summit Structures was able to meet an impressive 6-week window.
Perhaps even more impressive, Summit's installation crews were able
to erect the structure in a mere 3 weeks - without any interruption to
routine base proceedings.
Customer Feedback
During the ribbon cutting ceremony at the base, the structure and the entire Summit Structures Team received
repeated praise from both general contractors and military officials.
"Summit had a very quick turn around time with any engineering or construction issues. I was amazed that they were
able to put up a structure this size in that amount of time," commented ENS Gregory A. Martin, Assistant Resident
Officer in charge of construction.
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