Arlington, VA

 

 
  
 
 
 
 


 

Technical Reports

 

Technical Report I

This is an existing conditions report which describes the structural system of the Iceplex in detail. It also analyzes the live, dead, snow, wind, and seismic loads of the structure and then uses these loads to spot-check four framing elements throughout the building.

 

Technical Report II

This report describes the existing floor framing system of the 8th floor Iceplex and also analyzes and designs seven additional framing alternatives. It describes important design considerations for the alternative systems. Once all the designs were complete, a feasibility study was done in order to determine the most practical alternative structure. The framing systems discussed are:

  • composite steel (existing system)
  • two-way slab with beams
  • waffle slab
  • hollow core plank
  • double T
  • non-composite steel
  • open web steel joists
  • post-tensioned two-way slab

Technical Report III