George Bush Airport (IAH) Expansion

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Expansion

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Client: Rosemary's Houston Delivery Service and the Houston City Office Facilities

Project Type: Airport Infrastructure Expansion

Scope: Steel Detailing for Key Structural Components

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Project Overview

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), covering over 10,000 acres and located 23 miles north of downtown Houston, ranks as the 10th busiest airport in the U.S. Serving over 41 million passengers annually and connecting to nearly 185 destinations, IAH launched a large-scale renovation in 2019 to boost global connectivity and operational excellence.

Structures Online was entrusted with the steel detailing scope for this major infrastructure upgrade.

 

Scope of Work

Our detailing scope included:

• Core Steel Elements:

o Anchor bolts, embeds, and structural steel

• Complex Assemblies:

o A bridge and a pedestrian bridge

o Stair towers, elevator towers, and car park ramps

o Roof access ladders and standard ladders

o Glass rails and built-up plate girders

o Rolled pipe structures and pipe Y-columns

o Built-up columns, beams, and girders

• Project Highlight:

o Iconic steel leaf trusses used in the Delivery Service building

o Featured complex 2D slopes and geometric challenges 

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Key Deliverables

• 100+ shop drawings per truss to ensure clarity and accuracy 

• 2D truss drawings with complex structures 

• Resolution and coordination of RDs for each assembly

• Axonometric detailing of connections and various assembly  scenarios 

• Cruciform connections for strength in key structural zones 

• Dummy Y-columns for truss integration in warehouse areas 

• Precision purlin placement on curved trusses 

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Outcome

This project demonstrated Structures Online’s expertise in managing intricate, large-scale infrastructure steel detailing. Our team's precise execution and coordination solidified our reputation in the airport and transportation sectors.