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Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Ashley Bradford. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.
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Technical Assignment 1: Existing Conditions The first technical assignment is an existing conditions report. It outlines the existing structural systems, applied codes and standards, and load values used for design. It also provides basic wind and seismic calculations and preliminary spot-checks of various strucutral elements. To download Technical Assignment 1, click here (PDF).
Technical Assignment 2: Alternate Floor Framing Systems The second technical assignment is a study of alternative floor framing systems for the CSM research building. Four different floor systems are designed, analyzed, and compared to the existing system for their feasibility. Comparisons between the systems are based on factors such as cost, fire proofing, total floor depth, structure weight, and ease of construction. It is important to note that the calculations and designs in this report are strictly preliminary and will need to be taken to a more advanced level if pursued further. To download Technical Assignment 2, click here (PDF).
Technical Assignment 3: Lateral System Analysis and Confirmation Design The third technical assignment is an investigation of the existing lateral system of the Center for Science & Medicine. The purpose of the study is to gain an understanding of how lateral loads are distributed among load resisting elements, to confirm that a logical load path exists for distribution of these forces, and to verify that lateral resisting structural members have been designed sufficiently for strength and serviceability. It is important to note that the calculations and designs in this report are strictly preliminary and will need to be taken to a more advanced level if pursued further. To download Technical Assignment 3, click here (PDF).
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