A new multi-story academic building with five seismically separate structures and a steel special moment frame lateral system at Mangini Ranch Elementary School. Photo Credit: Chris Grant and David Fennema.
Mangini Ranch Elementary School, New Design
Degenkolb served as the Structural Engineer of Record on the new $51 million, 78,000 sq. ft. Mangini Ranch Elementary School. The project is the first of its kind for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, implementing a new, single-building design concept for the elementary school serving Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
The single-building campus consists of five seismically separate areas and an interior bridge. These areas include high-tech classrooms, administration, a gymnasium, and multi-purpose spaces that can be used for dining, performances, and gatherings. The two-story steel structure was designed to have a special moment frame lateral system that uses SidePlate connections, composite floor beams/deck, and a bare metal deck roof.
From a design perspective, the building allows for a smaller footprint, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced security. From a learning standpoint, classrooms situated in clusters make way for exterior collaboration and flexible spaces. Any one point in the building can be accessed within a couple of minutes, as opposed to walking a distance across a sprawling campus. Upon entering the building through a single point of access, students are greeted with a grand staircase, which serves as a gathering space and the real heart of the school.
Features:
- New Multi-story Academic Building
- Five seismically separate structures
- Lease-Leaseback Delivery
- Steel Special Moment Frame lateral system
- SEAOCC Excellence in Engineering Award
Project Stats
Client
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District,
Rainforth Grau Architects,
Square Footage
78,000
Construction Cost
$51,000,000
Completion Date
2021
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Staff on the Project
Ahmad Hassan
Design Engineer
Obsessed with problem solving, teaching, and (in the remaining time) ...
Catherine Moore
Designer 2
I’m a structural forensic engineer who loves a good investigation, ...
Daniel Miller
Design Engineer
My first "civil infrastructure" project was a small earth dam I built ...
Gyorgy Guevarra
Sr. BIM / CAD Specialist
To this day, Dragonball is my favorite anime cartoon.
Jason Scanlan
Principal
At 14 years I designed my first structure - a two-story playhouse in ...
Kate Worcester
Design Engineer
Once I developed an affinity for STEM there was no going back.
Ahmad Hassan
Design Engineer
Sacramento
- (530) 400-8614
- ahassan@degenkolb.com
- Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2022
- M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2019
- B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, German University in Cairo, Egypt, 2017
Little Known Fact
Obsessed with problem solving, teaching, and (in the remaining time) CrossFit.
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Catherine Moore
Designer 2
Sacramento
- (916) 905-8473
- cmoore@degenkolb.com
- M.S., Civil Engineering (Structure Emphasis), Santa Clara University, Santa Clara CA, 2021
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, 2020
- CA, EIT, 169329
Why did you go into Engineering?
When I was in high school, I really enjoyed my physics class and always had an interest in architecture. At first, I thought I would be an architect, but the thought of not fully understanding the mechanics behind the design bothered me. I decided then to follow the civil engineering with a structural emphasis path instead so that I’d know the ins and outs of a structure. This industry also opened my eyes that civil engineering is a service-based industry that provide spaces for the community. This encouraged my interest of forensic engineering to give back to the community with the skills I have.
Little Known Fact
I played rugby for three years during college with no prior experience.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Bodybuilding full time
Daniel Miller
Design Engineer
Sacramento
- (916) 905-8474
- djmiller@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2013
- M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2014
- Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2019
Little Known Fact
My first "civil infrastructure" project was a small earth dam I built at age 9 on a creek near my childhood home. The pond it formed even attracted ducks in the springtime.
What is your unusual talent?
Loading moving trucks. It always feels like playing life-sized tetris.
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Dave Miller
Associate
Sacramento
- (415) 354-6407
- dmiller@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Chemistry, Georgetown University, 2000
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Maryland, 2008
M.S., Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign, 2011
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 81567
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6562
Why did you go into structural engineering?
After working in IT for 5+ years, I wanted to do something that produced more tangible results. I always enjoyed building & design in addition to math and science. Structural engineering seemed like a perfect combination of those skills. I love the fact that I can see a building and know that I had a role in creating it.
Little Known Fact
I spent 3 weeks in Russia as a high school exchange student in February of 1995.
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What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Photography.
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Gyorgy Guevarra
Sr. BIM / CAD Specialist
Sacramento
- (916) 418-9100
- gguevarra@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68386
Why did you go into Engineering?
In high school I loved my drafting classes. My teacher told me to switch to the engineering side as he saw it as a more lucrative profession.
Little Known Fact
To this day, Dragonball is my favorite anime cartoon.
Apple or Samsung?
Apple... I don't think I could switch over as I have been brain-washed to think that Apple governs over all.
Jason Scanlan
Principal
Sacramento
- (916) 418-9100
- jscanlan@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2001
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68121
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5393
Why did you go into Engineering?
Math and design is what drew me. At 14 years I designed my first structure - a two-story playhouse in our backyard.
Little Known Fact
Video editing is my primary outlet from engineering, where there is no code and is not defined by any law of physics.
Apple or Samsung?
Apple all the way.
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Kate Worcester
Design Engineer
Sacramento
- (916) 905-8478
- kworcester@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, California State University, Chico
- B.A., German Language, California State University, Chico
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 95573
Why did you go into the AEC industry?
My dad started taking me out to his geotech job sites when I was 8 years old. I became interested in bridges and skyscrapers and how they are made. Once I developed an affinity for STEM there was no going back.
Little Known Fact
I studied abroad in Germany for a year and became fluent in German.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
A new hobby I am jazzed about is creating my own overlanding rig. I'm looking into different Toyota trucks and SUVs to build out.
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Carpooling with my partner.
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Wesley Chan
Design Engineer
Sacramento
- (916) 905-8458
- wchan@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Cal Poly, SLO, 2016
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Cal Poly, SLO, 2019
Little Known Fact
I have taught English in Kyrgyzstan and China.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
I really wanted to be a train conductor. Inspired by Thomas the Tank Engine.
