The existing 37,800 SF Hangar 1001 at Rickenbacker International Airport consists of a main hangar area with administrative offices along the north and south elevations  The original structure was constructed utilizing 160-foot span three-pinned open web arches in the main hangar.  The administrative offices are framed with structural steel.

Paul J. Ford and Company performed an initial structural condition assessment and field mapping of this facility since the original construction docuemnts were not available.  A new entry vestibule was designed comprising of structural steel moment frames and concrete masonry shear walls.  LArger hangar door pockets and tail door were designed to provide a larger clear opening while still supporting the top of the hangar door.  Through communication and coordination with the hangar door manufacturer, Paul J. Ford and Company developed a unique solution that accomodated the larger door by adding a structural steel truss on top of the existing open web steel arch.

Project Team:

     Prime Designer: Reynolds, Smith and Hill

     Owner: Columbus Regional Airport Authority

Structural design of a 132-ft tall steel framed air traffic control tower at Simmons Airfield.  Lateral bracing system was comprised of chevron braces supported on a mat foundation.

Project Team: 

     Architect: Transystems

     Owner: U.S. Army

Atlanta, GA

Paul J. Ford and Company designed the 56,000 SF hangar and 17,500 SF two-story office building adjacent to the hangar.  The hangar consists of a fabric covered roof with concrete tilt-up wall panels with 30-ft high doors.