Thesis Proposal

Executive Summary and Breadth Studies (Due Dec. 18)

The executive summary above outlines the topics that I will be researching this spring. The breadth studies indicate the areas outside of my option that I wil be researching to get a better understanding for my project.

Proposal (Due Dec. 18)

This proposal outlines the areas that I will be researching this spring. It includes two breadth studies, a construction related research topic, and a construction issue for the Granby Tower project. The research topic is on workforce development and the issue of people not wanting to enter the construction industry. The first breadth analysis will be an analysis of the existing cast in place concrete structural system compared to a structural steel system. The second breadth will analysis the existing four pipe mechanical system and compare it to a two pipe system.

Revised Proposal (Due Jan. 18)

Breadth One - Structural Analysis
An alternative structural steel system will be designed for a typical bay of the building. Costs and constructablity issues will be compared between the current cast in place concrete system and the structural steel system. The effects each system has on the remainder of the building will also be addressed.

Breadth Two - Mechanical Analysis
A two pipe mechanical system will be designed and the cost and constructablity of this system will be compared to the current four pipe system. The amount of coordination between trades for each system will also be evaluated. Efficiencies, vibration, and noise level for each system will be evaluated as well.