San Diego State University - Huāxyacac Hall, CA
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services for Huāxyacac Hall at San Diego State University (SDSU). This major residential development project added critical on-campus housing capacity while serving as a community hub for students.
Key Information
Project Name: SDSU Huāxyacac Hall
Client: San Diego State University
Location: San Diego, California
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspection
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The Challenge
Delivering High-Quality Student Housing Infrastructure on an Active University Campus
San Diego State University required expanded on-campus housing to accommodate growing student enrollment and enhance residential life. The Huāxyacac Hall project involved constructing a 205,000-square-foot, six-story reinforced concrete structure on deep foundations, including drilled concrete piers and grade beams.
The facility was designed to house more than 800 students in double and triple occupancy rooms, while incorporating a market and coffee component, along with multipurpose spaces, study areas, lounges, and a community kitchen.
The complexity of the project required rigorous quality control across all phases of construction to ensure structural integrity, safety, and compliance with university standards, all while maintaining campus operations and minimizing disruption to surrounding facilities.
The Solution
Comprehensive Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided materials testing and special inspection services during the construction of Huāxyacac Hall.
Our team conducted rigorous quality control testing on concrete and reinforcing steel to verify compliance with project specifications and building codes.
Special inspection services included reinforced concrete construction, structural steel, shotcrete construction, and fireproofing, ensuring workmanship and material performance met stringent safety and durability standards.
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided materials testing and special inspection services during the construction of Huāxyacac Hall.
Our team conducted rigorous quality control testing on concrete and reinforcing steel to verify compliance with project specifications and building codes.
Special inspection services included reinforced concrete construction, structural steel, shotcrete construction, and fireproofing, ensuring workmanship and material performance met stringent safety and durability standards.
The Results
Safe, Durable Student Housing Serving the SDSU Community
Through coordinated testing and inspection services, Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, supported the successful delivery of Huāxyacac Hall, contributing to enhanced student housing capacity, campus vitality, and long-term infrastructure reliability at San Diego State University.
Key Outcomes:
- Verified material performance and structural integrity for 205,000 sq. ft. of residential construction
- Safe housing delivery for 800+ students with integrated community amenities
- Delivery of durable infrastructure meeting university standards and building code requirements
