The New York Times Building
620 Eighth Avenue, New York City, New York 10018
Benjamin R. Barben | Structural Option | 2009-2010 | IPD/BIM Thesis

Technical Assignments

Technical Report #1: Structural Concepts & Existing Conditions Report

This first technical report describes the existing structural conditions of the New York Times Building.
The report provides a detailed decription of the unique structural system, in addition to prevelent design
codes, wind, seismic, and gravity analysis of the the structure. To view in pdf form, click here

Technical Report #2: Alternative Floor Framing Systems Report

This second technical report examines three alternative flooring systems for potential use in of the New York Times Building.
Included in the report, potential systems were designed and compared to the existing floor system for feasibility,
based on factors such as cost, floor depth, weight, fire-proofing and contractibility. The potential systems analyzed include:

  • Composite Steel Deck with Lightweight Concrete and Three Infill Beams
  • One-Way Slab Concrete with two different beam layouts
  • Two-Way Post-Tensioned Slab
To view in pdf form, click here

Technical Report #3: Lateral System Analysis and Confirmation Design Report

This third technical report examines three alternative flooring systems for potential use in of the New York Times Building.
Included in the report, potential systems were designed and compared to the existing lateral based on factors such as periods of vibration and story drift and total building drift due to wind and seismic loads. The potential systems analyzed include:

  • Concrete shear walls in the core
  • Concrete shear walls in the core with outriggers
  • Chevon bracing in the core with outriggers and belt trusses
To view in pdf form, click here 		 
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The above panorama in the header on this page and the subsequent web pages on Benjamin Barben's CPEP site is courtesy of Joergen Geerds