San Jose (SJC) Mineta Terminal B
![Exterior view of Mineta International Airport's Terminal B in daylight featuring a glass facade partially wrapped in curved metal and several vehicles parked curbside](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mineta-B_Cover-jpg.webp)
Team
Architect
Fentress Architects
Contractor
Hensel Phelps
Stats
PROJECT TYPE
Aviation
COMPLETION
2010
PROJECT SIZE
254,028 ft²
MKA ROLE
Structural Engineer
San Jose, CA
San Jose (SJC) Mineta Terminal B
Terminal B’s innovative design features three levels attached to and serving Concourse B and the South Concourse (both designed by MKA) and incorporates the first-ever use of a “special truss moment frame” seismic restraint system at a major airport. The innovative system enhances layout flexibility, readily accommodates expansion plans, provides open and unobstructed space, performs well in earthquakes, and reduces construction costs by 10%. The project’s design also accommodates a phased expansion. ![Image of Mineta International Airport (SJC) Terminal B](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N209_indesign-jpg.webp)
![Image of Mineta International Airport (SJC) Terminal B](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N126_indesign-768x512.webp)
![Image of Mineta International Airport (SJC) Terminal B](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N214_indesign-768x1152.webp)
![Exterior view of Mineta International Airport's Terminal B in daylight featuring a glass facade partially wrapped in curved metal and several vehicles parked curbside](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N207_indesign-768x513.webp)
![Image of Mineta International Airport (SJC) Terminal B](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N47_indesign-768x523.webp)
![Image of Mineta International Airport (SJC) Terminal B](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N209_indesign-768x574.webp)
![Exterior twilight view of Mineta International Airport's Terminal B featuring a towering glass facade partially wrapped in curved metal, with ticketing counters and security lines illuminated within](https://www.mka.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/91471_00_N123_indesign-768x515.webp)
San Jose (SJC) Mineta Terminal B
Awards
Honor Award - Engineering Excellence Awards - American Council of Engineering Companies
National Award (Over $75 Million) - IDEAS2 - American Institute of Steel Construction
Overall Top Project (Northern) - Best of 2010 Awards (for the TAIP) - California Constructor magazine
Platinum Award - Engineering Excellence Awards - American Council of Engineering Companies - Washington Chapter
Winner - Design/Build Excellence Award (for the TAIP) - Design-Build Institute of America
Winner, Transportation - 2010 Best of the Best Awards - Engineering News-Record