- Project consists of a sterile walkway tunnel connecting the D-Gate at Terminal 1 to the Main Gate at Terminal 3
- Tunnel is approximately 28 ft wide and 800 ft long and runs under the tarmac
- This connection also includes a two-story vestibule at the DGate transition with stairs, elevators and escalators, and two-jet bridge foundation
About the Project
- Project consists of a new airport terminal to be built in several phases
- Phase One comprises of a 269,000sf main terminal area with four projecting “wings” or “piers” used as the main boarding areas
- Roof of the main terminal rises up to 108 feet above the ground floor and cantilevers 82 feet over the passenger drop-off area
- The radial grid pattern of the roof creates a diamond skin that stretches out to the tube-shaped piers
- The diagrid roof structure over the main terminal area is arranged in two intersecting radial patterns supported by six large branching columns
- The circular shape of the pier sections is created by curved exterior structural framing that extends up from the floor and arches over the boarding area from both sides to create overlapping structural shells
About the Project
- Project consists of a new, multi-level airport terminal to enhance circulation and overall passenger experience
- Lower levels incorporate a cast-in-place concrete structural system for the new processor and airport wing, and cast-in-place post-tensioned concrete for the parking garage
- The roof of the structure cantilevers over drop-off lanes and incorporates wing-shaped truss framing
- A new control tower is comprised of reinforced concrete
- This multi-year upgrade to the Miami International Airport expands the South Terminal
- Includes a 14-gate, 800,000 sf concourse and houses the airport_s international terminal
- The 5-story building is framed with structural steel, concrete shear walls and composite steel moment frames that act as the wind resisting system
- Roofs are curved and wing-shaped, accommodating extensive clerestory glazing, which bathes the terminal with an abundance of natural illumination
- The Immigrations and Customs area features an 800 by 150 feet open area with ceiling heights of 35 feet
- The design allows for adequate vertical clearance to accommodate a modern luggage system, people movers, and drive ramps
- Also includes a 65 foot window wall and oversize mural/art supporting walls
- Awards:
ASCE Miami Dade – Outstanding Structural Engineering Project of the Year 2008