Construction

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Construction of Moore Building took place from June 2010 through January 2012.  The construction was completed in two phases, and renovation and the addition.  The renovation was a complete overhaul of the original Moore Building that was built in 1969.  The addition phase consisted of demolishing a portion of the original building and adding a large 5 story addition to the north side of the building along Fischer Road.

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Mechanical

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Moore Building’s mechanical system is comprised of three main air handling units.  AHU-1 serves active chilled beams along the perimeter and AHU-2 and AHU-3 serve VAV boxes in the interior of the building.  The total supply air for each air handling unit is: 19,000 CFM, 31,000 CFM, and 25,000 CFM, respectfully.  As with most of Penn State’s buildings, Moore Building is connected to the central steam and chilled water plants.  Chilled water is brought in through the basement and used directly at each air handling unit.  Low pressure steam is used at one steam-to-hot water converter.  The hot water is then distributed to where it is needed throughout the building. 

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Electrical

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The electrical distribution system for Moore Building is first connected to a transformer with primary and secondary voltages of 12.47 kV and 480/277V, respectfully.  The majority of the lighting system utilizes the 277V supply.  For loads that require 208/120V supply, a 30 kVA step-down transformer is utilized.  Emergency power is brought in through a 50 kVA transformer that steps down the voltage from 4160V primary to 208/120V secondary.  This serves two panels for emergency lighting and a generator for additional power.

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Lighting

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Moore Building’s lighting system is relatively simple.  Most of the lighting consists of F32T8 fluorescent bulbs with a 3500k color temperature for general lighting.  In the main lobby, there is a large mural that is lit with decorative LED accent lighting with a color temperature of 3500k as well.  The exterior of the building consists of multiple LED luminaries with a color temperature of 4000k.

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Structural

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The foundation consists of a 6” normal weight concrete slab with a welded wire fabric for reinforcement. The structural system for Moore Building is made with structural steel.  On each typical floor, the beams are sized at W16x40 and W16x36.  Throughout the building, the column sizes range from W10x33 to about W12x72.  Each floor consists of 4 ½” of normal weight concrete on a 2” 18 gage composite metal deck.  The lateral loads are mitigated by both braced frames and shear studs.  A 1 ½”, 20 gage metal roof deck is used for support of the roof.

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Fire Protection

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Moore Building is entirely sprinkled as per the building code.  The structural frame and the floor construction are both rated for 2 hour fire protection.  The roof construction however, is only rated for 1 hour.  The building also utilizes and active fire suppression system.

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Transportation

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There are four elevators that serve Moore Building.  Two are in the addition portion and serve the basement through the 4th floor, and two are in the existing renovation portion that serve the basement through the 6th floor.  There are 7 stairwells in the building, three in each construction phase and one that leads to the mechanical/electrical penthouse.

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Telecommunications

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There is one telecom room located on the 3rd floor.  Each individual office is supplied with a phone and data connections.  Computer labs and rooms alike are also supplied with data connections.

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