SDuk Thesis - Reflection

Sabrina Duk | Structural

Reflection

Senior Thesis: The task of completing a year-long, intensive research project seemed a daunting challenge at the beginning of the fall semester. By slowly chipping away at all the information gathered, I realized how much I was learning about the design process. By reciting to myself: remember the fundamentals, I can approach any engineering problem with full confidence that I am capable of finding a solution. Working on 360 State Street has illustrated that engineering is really a continuous learning process. Each design is unique to the project but over time, experience lends itself to making firm decisions. Senior Thesis moreover, has helped develop several vital skills that include knowing where to look for answers as well as knowing when to ask for help.

CPEP: Creating the Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio was a unique way of displaying all the work put into completing my senior thesis. Altogether, my class has created a library of unique design decisions and solutions that can be shared among classmates, family and friends. I felt a sense of pride posting what I have learned over the past five years in Architectural Engineering. This site also helped to strengthen my abilities to communicate ideas and develop organization within a project.

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 level of ability demonstrated
Rating	0	1	2	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
d. An ability to identify, forumalte, and solve engineering problems.				X
e. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.				X
f. An ability to communicate effectively.				X
g. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.			X
h. An ability to engage in life-long learning.				X
i. A knowledge of contemporary issues.		X
j. An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.		X
k. Engineering design capabilities in at least two of the three basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program.				X
l. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects.				X

Important Note: The ABET Outcome Survey reflects a personal (student) assessment of the course. This does not reflect the instructor's or department's assessment of the course or student's accomplishments.

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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 Sabrina Duk. 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. All official documents and images have been used in accordance with permission from Becker + Becker Associates, Inc.