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Structural Investigation Report State University Hospital of Haiti and Two Ministry of Public Health Buildings
Structural Investigation
MI1207012.00
Ministry of Public Health Buildings Structural Investigation (Supplemental)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
April 18, 2012
Miyamoto Project Number: MI1207012.00

Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Description of the Location .................................................................................................................... 1
Level of Strengthening ........................................................................................................................... 2
Observations and Discussion ................................................................................................................ 2
MSPP 1: DOSS ...................................................................................................................................... 3
MSPP 2: DPEV/UCPNANUH.................................................................................................................. 7
Observations and Discussion of Non-Structural Aspects ..................................................................... 9
Conclusions ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Ministry of Public Health Buildings
Structural Investigation (Supplemental)
MI1207012.00
Introduction
This report is a supplement to “University of Haiti Hospital Structural Investigation Report” issued by
Miyamoto International on March 30, 2012. This report may be read independently or as an
addendum. Some of the information provided in the above mentioned report is repeated herein for
clarity. See the Conclusion for our comments on how the buildings herein compare to those in the
above mentioned report.
On April 12, 2012, this office visited the subject site to visually assess the earthquake damage to
multiple buildings, resulting from the subject M7.0 event on January 12, 2010, and its subsequent
aftershocks. In addition, we observed and analyzed each of the subject buildings with regards to
their potential structural vulnerabilities to future earthquakes. In this report, we present repair
recommendations for the observed earthquake damages and potential strengthening strategies for
the potential vulnerabilities for each building. We also discuss the level of recommended
strengthening and what is considered standard for the lateral-load capacity of hospitals. Finally, we
discuss some significant non-structural observations and vulnerabilities.
Description of Location
The site is located between Rue St-Honore, Rue Oswald Durand and Avenue Lamartiniere, Port-au-
Prince, Haiti. The subject property consists of two (2) buildings, as shown in Figure 1. Buildings
not included in the scope of this report are minor structures, outbuildings, shipping containers and
other temporary structures.
Figure 1 – Overall Map
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Level of Strengthening
The buildings have a similar construction type that is common in Haiti: lightly reinforced non-ductile
concrete columns, supporting lightly reinforced concrete beams with hollow concrete block (HCB)
walls used as infill, and concrete slabs at the floors and roofs. It is our experience that buildings of
this type of construction and vintage have little to no lateral load capacity. These buildings are very
vulnerable to earthquake damage. Our recommendations focus on the structural rehabilitation of
critical structural weaknesses that typically lead to failure and potentially collapse of these types of
buildings during a seismic event.
The final rehabilitation recommendations must meet the requirements of the current International
Building Code (IBC) for Hospital Occupancy. As hospitals are critical post-disaster facilities, they are
typically designed to a higher performance standard. It is also important to pay close attention to
support and anchorage of non-structural equipment that must be operation after an earthquake.
Our recommended strengthening schemes focus on practical and cost efficient rehabilitation. In
some cases, we recommend adding structural elements, like exterior concrete shear walls, that may
cover or conflict with some exiting architectural features, like window penetrations. Please note
there are several rehabilitation options, like bucking-restrained braces, that can be designed to
accommodate these architectural features. However, in many cases, rehabilitation schemes with
these options are much more expensive to implement.
Observations and Discussion

Following are the earthquake damages that we observed during our site visit and investigations of
the existing buildings, along with our recommended repairs for these damages. In addition, we
analyzed the existing buildings for potential structural vulnerabilities and critical structural
weaknesses, and present a seismic rehabilitation and strengthening scheme for each building.
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MSPP 1:
Direction d’Organisation des Services
de Santé (DOSS)
The building’s description is as follows:

1. Located at the south-central area of the site (refer to Figure 1).
2. GPS coordinates: N18˚32’27.7”, W72˚20’20.6”.
3. Approximate 380 m2 footprint.
4. Adjacent to the main gate.
5. Site is relatively flat.
6. One story (refer to Figure 2).
7. Construction is of standard local practice, which consists of cast-in-place (CIP) concrete,
beams, columns, roof slab and hollow concrete block (HCB) & rubble infill walls.
Figure 2 – DOSS
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Damage
We observed the following structural damage due to the subject event:
1. Minor cracking of concrete beams: We recommend repairing with epoxy injection.
2. Minor cracking of HCB infill walls (refer to Figure 3 and 4): We recommend repairing with
epoxy and grout injection.
Vulnerabilities
We observed the following potential structural vulnerabilities (refer to Figure 6):
1. Lateral load resisting system (refer to Error!
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structural elements intentionally designed to resisting
earthquake loads. We recommend providing
reinforced concrete shear walls designed for
earthquake loads and tying them together with
collector elements.
Figure 3 – Minor cracking of HCB infill walls
Figure 4 – Minor cracking of HCB infill walls Figure 5 – Lateral load resisting system
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Figure 6 – Rehabilitation scheme
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MSPP 2:
Vaccination/Nutrition
(DPEV/UCPHAHUH)
The building’s description is as follows:

1. Located at the north-east area of the site (refer to Figure 1).
2. GPS coordinates: N18˚32’28.4”, W72˚20’20.1”.
3. Approximate 1200 m2 footprint.
4. Adjacent to the roadway.
5. Site slightly slopes up from the west.
6. Two story structure (refer to Figure 7).
7. Construction is of standard local practice, which consists of cast-in-place (CIP) concrete,
beams, columns, roof slab and hollow concrete block (HCB) infill walls.
Figure 7 – DPEV/UCPNANUH
Portions of the first floor earthquake damage are repaired and covered by new paint by the time of
our visit.
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Damages
We observed the following structural damage due to the subject event:
1. Collapsed parapet (refer to Figure 8): We recommend repairing with reinforced masonry and
bracing with steel angles to the roof.
2. Minor cracking of concrete columns: We recommend
repairing with epoxy injection.
3. Minor cracking of concrete beams (refer to Figure 9): We
recommend repairing with epoxy injection.
4. Minor cracking of infill walls (refer to Figure 10): We
recommend repairing with epoxy and grout injection.
Vulnerabilities
We observed the following potential structural vulnerabilities
(refer to Figure 11):
1. Lateral load resisting system: There are no structural
elements intentionally designed to resisting
earthquake loads. We recommend providing Figure 8 – Collapsed parapet
reinforced concrete shear walls designed for
earthquake loads.
2. Re-entrant corner in roof diaphragm: This
configuration tends to result in high force
concentration and can crack & separate during a
seismic event. We recommend providing continuous
ties or collector struts at each re-entrant corner.
3. Interior low height walls: These walls are unrestrained
at the top and tend to topple during a seismic event.
We recommend bracing the top of the walls with steel
angles or light gage metal framed kicker braces.
Figure 9 – Minor cracking of concrete beams
Figure 10 – Minor cracking of infill walls
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Figure 11 – Rehabilitation scheme
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Observations and Discussion of Non-Structural Aspects

In the course of our investigation, we observed conditions
that may also affect the function of the facility and the
performance during an earthquake and operation after an
earthquake. Although the following items are not structural,
we believe that these points should be addressed:
1. Exposed reinforcing (refer to Figure 12): This

condition poses a potential source corrosion and
water ingress. In addition, the exposed column
reinforcing poses a safety hazard for persons who
may access the roof. We recommend the reinforcing
be cut back at the roof and proper concrete cover be
provided.
2. Makeshift electrical services (refer to Figure 13): As

structural engineers, we cannot comment on how Figure 12 – Exposed reinforcing
well the current electrical services conform to safety
standards, but we recommend the electrical services
be reviewed by a professional electrical engineer.
3. Unrestrained roof-top appendages (refer to Figure

14): We observed parapets, water tanks, generators,
HVAC units, ducts and antennas on the existing
roofs. These appendages have the potential to
displace and dislodge, becoming a safety hazard
during a seismic event. We recommend these
appendages be securely anchored.
Figure 13 – Makeshift electrical services
Figure 14 – Unrestrained parapet
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Conclusions
Of the two buildings, the most significantly damaged we observed during our site investigation
occurs at MSPP 2: DPEV/UCPNANUH. It is the more vulnerable, too. Considering all buildings
reviewed in this report and the “University of Haiti Hospital Structural Investigation Report”, the
MSPP buildings are not the most significantly damaged or vulnerable.
The nature of our report is from a structural engineering perspective, but we presented several non-
structural aspects that we consider to be a priority to public health and safety. We understand the
funding constrictions that might be in place and hope that there is priority giving to these non-
structural aspects as well.
Limitations
This report is based on a visual survey of the subject buildings in order to obtain an overview of
existing conditions. Our observations are limited to what was visually accessible during the time of
our visit. Furthermore, as the facility was in operation during the time of our visit, we did not move
equipment or other objects that might obscure our observation, nor did we remove any finish
material to confirm elements of the structural systems. Geotechnical aspects are beyond the scope
of this report.
This report does not express or imply any warranty of the existing structures and was developed
based solely on visual observations made during a site visit of the existing property. Our services
are provided at a level consistent with the standard care of engineers in the practice of structural
and earthquake engineering.
Very truly yours,

Miyamoto International, Inc.
Joel-Alexander Hampson, MASc, PEng, LEED AP

Associate
Bob Glasgow, M.S., S.E. H. Kit Miyamoto, Ph.D., S.E.

Principal President & CEO
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Structural Investigation Report State University Hospital of Haiti and Two Ministry of Public Health Buildings

Ministry of Public Health Buildings Structural Investigation (Supplemental)

April 18, 2012

Miyamoto Project Number: MI1207012.00

Figure 1 – Overall Map

Observations and Discussion

The building’s description is as follows:

Figure 3 – Minor cracking of HCB infill walls

Figure 6 – Rehabilitation scheme

The building’s description is as follows:

Figure 9 – Minor cracking of concrete beams

Figure 10 – Minor cracking of infill walls

Figure 11 – Rehabilitation scheme

Observations and Discussion of Non-Structural Aspects

1. Exposed reinforcing (refer to Figure 12): This

2. Makeshift electrical services (refer to Figure 13): As

3. Unrestrained roof-top appendages (refer to Figure

Figure 13 – Makeshift electrical services

Figure 14 – Unrestrained parapet

Very truly yours,

Joel-Alexander Hampson, MASc, PEng, LEED AP

Bob Glasgow, M.S., S.E. H. Kit Miyamoto, Ph.D., S.E.

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