Shane Goodman, Construction Management

 
 

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Thesis Proposal

 

Thesis Proposal

After completing my technical assignments and recieving feedback from professors and industry members, I have compiled research topics that interest me and can be applied to the Detroit Integrated Transportation Campus. The theme of my analysis topics is utilizing Building Information Modeling for construction. Included within these topics are also two breadth analyses to show my proficiency in areas outside of construction.
 
Thesis Proposal Resubmition

After feedback recieved from my advisor on my first Proposal, I have updated it to include the additions added and the changes that were made.

Mechanical Breadth

The efficiency of a building’s mechanical system relies heavily on the thermal efficiency of the exterior enclosure.  In order to justify the replacement of the unitary brick masonry on metal stud with a panelized brick system, a mechanical analysis of thermal efficiency of each system must be performed.  The systems to be analyzed include the existing unitary brick on metal stud, precast panelized brick, and a panelized brick veneer system developed by Dr. Ali Memari and Dr. Jianhai Liang of Penn State.  The R-Value of each system will be calculated, which will then determine the most thermally efficient system.  Resizing of the heating and cooling system will then be performed for the alternate systems in order to analyze the life cycle cost of each system.  Either Ecotect or IES will also be utilized to determine the efficiency of each system.

Structural Breadth

Changes in a building’s façade affect the structural connections required to support the façade, and the load applied on the structure of the building.  In order to justify the replacement of the unitary brick masonry on metal stud with a panelized brick system, a structural analysis of the gravity loads, wind loads, and structural connections must be performed.  Also the structural integrity of each system must be analyzed.  The systems to be analyzed include the existing unitary brick on metal stud, precast panelized brick, and a panelized brick veneer system developed by Dr. Ali Memari and Dr. Jianhai Liang of Penn State.  The gravity and wind loads will be calculated for the alternate systems, and the structural connections and support will be redesigned.  The cost of the redesign for the alternate systems and the structural integrity of each system will factor into the suggestion of the most efficient system.

 

 


 


 
   
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