PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Three-level 500-stall post-tensioned
concrete parking garage located
adjacent to the Great Lakes Science
Center. The top level of the structure
has a green roof. Since the Science
Center and garage are located
adjacent to North Coast Harbor,
augercast pile were provided as the
foundation system.
The Great Lakes Science Center is one of America’s largest interactive science museums.
In addition, Cleveland’s North Coast Harbor includes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame &
Museum and Cleveland Browns Stadium.
The 500-stall post-tensioned parking structure proudly serves all three attractions. The
structure utilizes 6 inch thick one-way slabs and 36 inch deep one-way beam (spanning
62-feet) supported by cast-in-place concrete columns spaced 25 1/2-feet apart. Since
portions of the garage are below grade, cast-in-place concrete retaining walls occur on two
sides which retain the lateral earth pressure.
The “green” roof plaza structure supports 24- to 36-inches of soil. The plaza serves as
exterior exhibits for the Science Center during summer months. Lastly, the garage structure
is supported by 100-ton augercast concrete pile groups located below each column and
the continuous retaining wall footings.