Hamadan Library (1998)
Description: The library is the biggest one in the western part of the country located in Hamadan-Iran. The concrete structure has the system which was studied to be economical. 18m length of girders, 15m span length for 15 cm thickness for shell type Dome & Rock bolts were used to connect the foundation to the Granite surface of the hill which was some unique feature of the project.
Type of order: Structural Design
Owner/Client: Ministry of culture &Islamic heritage
Ordered by: Payest Consulting Engineers
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project manager: Payest consulting Eng. – Mr. Jafari
Architect: Payest consulting Engineers
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Nastaran Ashtari, Hooman Allahdad, Roshanak Tagharobi, Fatemeh Ashtari, Hossein Kiamehr
Mech. & Elec. Eng.: N.I.A.
Supervision/Construction: Payest consulting Eng
Contractor: N.I.A.
Location: Central Library, Mosalla Hill, Shahid Mofatteh Boulevard, Ghalam Boulevard, Hamedan city, Iran.
Project size: 12000sqm
Construction cost: 2.000.000 USD
Engineering Software: SAP 90 – ETABS 90 – STAAD3
Date of project: 1998