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Moto United

Summarize the project's program, features and achievements?

The Powersports Community is a tightly knit group, and Moto United hopes to unite with ALL the types of enthusiasts that group is composed of. All their employees ride daily and can make informed recommendations; accordingly. They know what works and what doesn't. Moto United hopes to become part of your next adventure, whether it’s a trip across the country or simply the next commute to work. You aren't just another customer; you are part of the Moto United family. United We RIDE.

The Moto United Corporate Office and Warehouse facility located in St. George, Utah consists of two buildings separated by a truck court. Building #1 is a 2-story retail building with 58,038 square feet on the main floor and 50,504 square feet on the second level, for a total of 108,542 square feet. There is a 20’ wide ramp between floors for forklift and ATV traffic. In addition to a large showroom on each level, there are also sales offices, a waiting and breakroom area, and some accessory assembly and storage areas. Building #2 is for service and storage and has a single story with 58,517 square feet. There is space for future tenants and or future growth. Both buildings are constructed of Tilt-up concrete.

A truck court is located between the buildings separating truck traffic from automobile traffic. There are plans to cover that area which will provide protected and shaded outdoor storage and staging. All automobile parking is located around the perimeter of the buildings. There is also a driving track at the front where customers can try out the latest on and off-road toys. The saying goes, “The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys!”

What obstacles were overcome related to the schedule, budget, program, specification, site, etc. on this project?

As with any construction project, it must pencil. The challenge is always to provide the client with the best return on his investment, while providing both owners and tenants with buildings that are cost effective, durable, energy efficient, have low maintenance, good sound properties, fire properties, are resilient, and can withstand seismic forces as well as wind forces, etc. We found that tilt-up construction was able to fulfill all of these requirements.

Please communicate any engineering complexities or unique features of the panel design for this project?

The tilt-up walls act as the structural system for the building acting as both bearing walls to support gravity loads and shear walls to withstand lateral loads (from wind and seismic forces). The walls are also durable, fire-resistant, mold-resistant, have great sound properties, thermal properties and are cost effective. The walls were able to be erected quickly, greatly reducing the construction schedule when compared to conventional construction. Because most of the work can be done while the walls are still on the ground, they are much safer to construct.

With special reinforcing details, the size of the punched windows was able to be increased in the front panels. Where the large windows occur, there is an increase of natural light, thus reducing the lighting load I those areas. A dark tint was used for a more energy efficient design.

The exterior wall panels are 9.25” thick, with ¾” thick reveals. Effectively the wall thickness is only 8.5” thick. The tallest wall panels are 43’-7.5” feet tall. The recommended height to thickness ratio for tilt-up walls historically has been 48. The height to thickness ratio for this building is over 61. That is a 27% increase! To accomplish this, vertical reinforcing was increased in order to eliminate the need for strong backs. Once the walls are in place and braced at the roof level the effective height is reduced to 38.5’ feet and a height to thickness ratio of 54.35.

 

Project Location

St. George, UT 84790
United States

Project Images

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Project Team (TCA Members)

Developer/Owner:
 
General Contractor:
 
Concrete Contractor:
 
Architect:
AE URBIA / J M Williams and Associates, Inc.
Engineer:
AE URBIA / J M Williams and Associates, Inc.
Suppliers:
 
Photographer(s):
Katelyn Williams

Project Specifics

Project Category:
Office
Building Types:
Warehouse
Finishes:
Paint (Flat)
Features:
Reveals
Insulation:
Post Applied (Interior)
Environmental:
Number of Floors:
2
Number of Panels:
34 panels
Total Floor Area:
108,542 sq ft (10,084 sq m)
Project Footprint:
58,038 sq ft (5,392 sq m)