Barging In - Modular Construction on New York's East River [Y3]

Located in a scenic but difficult-to-access site on the East River in Manhattan, Rockefeller University's new lab facility incorporated modular construction delivered by barges to come together piece by massive piece. The project team will discuss how modular design, vibration control, a retrofitted barge, and tide schedule all come together to complete one of the largest steel expansion projects in Manhattan.

Intended Audience: Engineers, Fabricators, Erectors, Detailers, Architects
Track: Case Study

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