Proposal - Posted 12/14/09

Through the analysis described in the previous section, I hope to provide a thorough construction management study on the 700 6th Street project.  This proposal summarizes the topics I will research during my Spring 2010 semester.  This project is an opportunity to apply everything I have learned over the last five years as well as expand my knowledge in areas that will be useful in the construction industry. 

Thesis Breadths - Posted 12/14/09

While completing the construction management analyses for 700 6th Street, I plan to investigate other area specialties of the Architectural Engineering program. The breadth studies I have selected are briefly explained below.

Glass Bridge-Structural Breadth

My research would consist of changing the material of the bridge to something stronger and less likely to break or researching a material to cover the glass and make it stronger.  This material would have to have the same structural strength and would also have to look similar.  This research topic would also be a structural breadth because this new material has to support the necessary loads.  A cost comparison between the original glass bridge and the new system would be done.

Precast vs. Limestone-Architectural Breadth

This architectural breadth will consist of a comparison of precast vs. limestone.  All the limestone above the 6th floor will be replaced with precast that looks like limestone.  The limestone is only used for aesthetics and at floors 6 and above the difference should not be seen with the naked eye.  This research will lead into an architectural breadth which would entail if there is a noticeable difference between limestone and precast at that height.  This analysis will also consist of a cost analysis because precast the precast is much cheaper.  There will not a schedule reduction because the mounting method does not change.