Airport Seismic Analysis
St. Louis, Missouri

This project entailed a complete analysis of airport grounds and facilities for seismic activity or damage. Relevant data for the overall airport system and its key components were compiled and assessed. Seismic performance requirements and associated strengthening design and planning criteria were established. Current emergency response planning measures for the airport were reviewed.

Owner:
City of St. Louis

KWAME Role:
Non-Structural Seismic Analysis and Cost Estimate

Seismic Upgrade Engineer:
Woodward Clyde and EQE

KWAME Scope:
The scope included a complete seismic analysis of over 40 existing airport buildings and 5 structures. Both structural and non-structural components were inventoried and analyzed. Seismic retrofit concepts and related costs were compiled for budgeting toward future renovation work and capital planning.

Cost Data:
$450,000 total study cost

Timeline:
Completed 1997

Contact:
Wali Talibut
City of St. Louis Airport Authority
P.O. Box 10212
St. Louis, MO 63145
(314) 426-8000