Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Market: Institutional / Industrial
General Contractor: Diani Building Corp.
Provided structural design and construction administration service for a 90-foot-tall mobile trussed steel tower providing access to the vehicle while on the launch stand. The entire structure can be moved on rails to the stowed position to allow for launch of the vehicle. Design included analysis for reduced wind loadings while in movement and maximum wind and seismic loading while in the stationary position. The trussed tower consists of an inner stairwell with access to enclosed work platforms and a clean room. The platforms rotate vertically to allow movement of the tower away from the vehicle.
This project was completed by FTF Principal, Jillian van Enckevort, while at a previous firm.