| Compiled
Proposal FULL THESIS PROPOSAL |
| Breadth #1 ANALYZE THE STRUCTURAL COLUMNS WHICH SUPPORT THE FIELD LIGHTING FIXUTRES |
| In analyzing the structural columns that support the field lighting
fixtures, I hope to successfully find an alternative way to design
the field lighting fixture structural supports while still achieving
the same aesthetic look. This will ultimately allow for cost savings
in the structural steel package, and might allow for a quicker erection
time in this area due to lighter and less steel members. I will be
able to use the knowledge I have learned from performing this analysis
when value engineering ideas might be needed on future projects and
the project team might need suggestions in how to achieve the same
look with lighter steel members. |
| Breadth #2 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS FOR THE RETAIL STORE AND TICKET BUILDING |
| The second breadth area analysis will focus on re-designing the electrical distribution for the retail store and ticket building. Upon completion of this analysis, I will propose an alternative electrical feed to the retail store and ticket building. This analysis will provide me an understanding how to alter an electrical design. |
| Depth / Research STREAMLINING THE STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION THROUGH COMPUTER MODELING |
| By evaluating the efforts to streamlining the superstructure design & construction through computer modeling, I will be able to address better techniques in going from steel design to fabrication stage of a project. Because the steel phase of a project is often on the critical path, any time that might be able to be saved could result in a quicker delivery of the entire project. This research will benefit structural designers, construction managers, and steel fabricators as well as leave ideas for continued research in streamlining the design to construction of the structural sequence. |
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