NY Times

Matthew S. Hedrick

Construction Management
The New York Times Building
New York, NY
 

 

Reflection

The Architectural Engineering Senior Thesis program has provided the opportunity to bring together all of the knowledge gained in all of the five years here at Penn State.  By working together with members from all four options within an integrated thesis group, I have been able to develop my skills in communication and coordination.  Having all of the members of the group work together to contribute to a series of overall group goals.  Through specialized knowledge provided by each of the group members, we were able to compose four system redesigns in order to increase the profitability and marketability of the New York Times Building. 

The huge benefit that I found was the knowledge that I gained about each of the other students’ process of analysis and what is needed by each of the students in order to achieve the overall group goals.  I have learned a lot about working in interdisciplinary groups.  I believe that this will help me once I get out into the industry. 

CPEP Reflection

 

ABET Outcomes

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AE 481W/482

Outcome not able to be assessed


(Score of 0)

Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable

  (Score of 1)

Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated

(Score of 2)

More than minimum level of ability demonstrated

(Score of 3)

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

5

5

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5

b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

5

5

5

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c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

5

5

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5

e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

5

5

5

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f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

5

5

5

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g. An ability to communicate effectively

5

5

5

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h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

5

5

5

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i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

5

5

5

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j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

5

5

5

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k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

5

5

5

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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

5

5

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5

p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects

5

5

5

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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 Hedrick. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the orignial design conatined 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.