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Foreman Field Game Day building

Norfolk, VA

Matthew W. Haapala

Structural Option

User 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 Haapala. 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.

ABET Outcome Survey
Important Note: These outcomes reflect a personal (student) assessment of the course, not the instructor's assessment.

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482	Outcome not able to be assessed	Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable	Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated	More than minimum levelof ability demonstrated
ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482	(Score of 0)	(Score of 1)	(Score of 2)	(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 Senior Thesis Reflection

The yearlong senior thesis project of analyzing and re-designing an existing building in its entirety was a good experience. Studying one building exhaustively helped create a sense of confidence that the design of an entire building, as opposed to single structural element, could be carried out individually by a student. The freedom to propose the focus of the spring semesters studies allowed for growth and development in design skills in a student’s areas of interest. The required breath studies allowed students to display of the wide variety of knowledge gained from the five year AE curriculum. The overall process was very fulfilling and allowed students to get as much out of it as they were willing to put into it.

CPEP and Discussion Board Reflection

The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) provided an excellent way for students to display their ongoing progress throughout the year. It also provided an incentive for students to gain a basic level of competency in web page design. The majority of questions posted on the discussion board went unanswered however the answers posted were generally quite useful. Primarily the CPEP websites function as a valuable resource allowing students to look back at work done by their classmates over the previous few years.