Texas A&M University

RELLIS Joint Library

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The Project

The Joint Library Facility provides controlled storage for little used but still important research materials in all the libraries of the Texas A&M and University of Texas systems for the period of time (decades) necessary for digital technology and copyright restrictions to evolve so that scanned copies can take the place of print books.

The Project

The Joint Library Facility provides controlled storage for little used but still important research materials in all the libraries of the Texas A&M and University of Texas systems for the period of time (decades) necessary for digital technology and copyright restrictions to evolve so that scanned copies can take the place of print books.

The Methodology

The facility incorporates load bearing tilt-up concrete walls, a steal frame to provide gravity load support for the roof, and the foundation system will be reinforced cast-in-place concrete spread footings. The addition of Module 2 doubles the storage area of the facility, and a future addition of Module 3 is planned.

The Methodology

The facility incorporates load bearing tilt-up concrete walls, a steal frame to provide gravity load support for the roof, and the foundation system will be reinforced cast-in-place concrete spread footings. The addition of Module 2 doubles the storage area of the facility, and a future addition of Module 3 is planned.

The Result

The completion of Module 2 added 12,195 square feet of library stack space to the existing storage facility, effectively doubling its storage capacity. The expansion allows for better organization and storage of research materials, supporting the long-term preservation and accessibility of valuable resources for both the University of Texas and the Texas A&M University Systems. Additionally, the project was designed to accommodate potential future growth with the envisioned Module 3 expansion, ensuring flexibility and scalability for the facility.

The Result

The completion of Module 2 added 12,195 square feet of library stack space to the existing storage facility, effectively doubling its storage capacity. The expansion allows for better organization and storage of research materials, supporting the long-term preservation and accessibility of valuable resources for both the University of Texas and the Texas A&M University Systems. Additionally, the project was designed to accommodate potential future growth with the envisioned Module 3 expansion, ensuring flexibility and scalability for the facility.

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