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Washington-Lee High School

Arlington, Virginia

Matthew Hoerr - Construction Management

User Note:
● “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 Matthew Hoerr. 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.”

Reflection

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482	Outcome not able to be assessed (Score of 0)	Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable (Score of 1)	Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated (Score of 2)	More than minimum level of ability demonstrated (Score of 3)
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering				X
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data				X
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs				X
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems				X
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility				X
g. An ability to communicate effectively			X
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context				X
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning				X
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues				X
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice				X
o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program				X
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects				X

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection

AE 481W is the fall semester part of senior thesis. This class focused on getting students a broader knowledge of their buildings and letting them learn some problems that the building had. Three technical analysis were performed involving getting a lot of background information on the building and for Construction Management students, estimating and scheduling. CM students attended that PACE roundtable which allowed students to interact with industry members and allow them to get some ideas for their research topics. At the end of the fall semester a proposal is made on what research and analysis that the student wants to do for the spring. AE 482 is the spring semester course for thesis and involves more research and getting the information that you proposed done. The class does not meet regularly so it allows students to work at their own pace but also does not allow a lot of people to fall behind. This final semester requires all of the knowledge that is gained by students throughout our five years here to complete.

CPEP and Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP site was very interesting and was a great way to show my work to my family and friends. The discussion board was very helpful when people had questions in the design options.

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