Mayo Clinic Proton Beam Therapy Building

Rochester, USA

Ref #: 9999001

Category: PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PLACES


Yard	Mayo Clinic Proton Beam Therapy Building
Location	Rochester, USA
Subcategory	HOSPITAL
Built in	2012
Application	Mayo Clinic Proton Beam Therapy Building
Application Type	New building, Admixtures for concrete
Client	Mayo Clinic
Contractor company	Knutson Construction
Other	RM Supplier: Ready Mix Concrete, LLC – Rochester, MN Project Facts: One of 3 Proton Beam Therapy Cancer Treatment Centers in the U.S. Multiple mass pours exceeding 5,500 cy were placed in 14-16 hour continuous pours Due to the mass concrete foundation walls, a low heat of hydration was required after extensive performance testing. A proprietary mix utilizing a unique combination of Type 1 Cement, fly ash and GGBFS was selected for the pozzolans. The pumpability of this mix and strength development was enhanced by the chemical admixtures used. 28 and 56 day strengths exceeded 9,000 psi.