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Krysta Skinner Mechanical Option AE Thesis 2011/2012

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AE 481W and AE 482:

AE Senior Thesis was a very valuable experience. It was very worthwhile to spend a semester evaluating and analyzing the existing systems in the building we selected. In the first semester during the evaluation of my building it allowed me to gather information from the construction documents from the different disciplines. Additionally, I learned how to communicate effectively with the project team to obtain more information when needed. Technical aspects that I learned in the classroom during the past five years of my education were applied during the evaluation of the existing systems of my building, to determine what aspects should be modified in the following semester.

The second semester was valuable in a much different way. It was great having the freedom to evaluate and redesign the building based on what we found as interesting and beneficial to our education. During this semester we also had the independence to create our own schedules with milestones to keep us on track throughout the semester. This was very beneficial since in a typical working environment we would have to work at our own pace to meet deadlines specified by our client. Overall, working on this thesis project allowed me to acquire further knowledge about building systems and other mechanical alternatives that could have been implemented.

CPEP:

The website used to organize our thesis progress throughout the whole year was a very useful and beneficial tool to do so. By creating a website using software such as, Dreamweaver, we became proficient in another program to help us communicate our goals and progress. Overall, CPEP was a great tool to help us organize our project for faculty and future employers to view our work.

ABET Assessment:

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482

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

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b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

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

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

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f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

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g. An ability to communicate effectively

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

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i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

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j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

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

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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

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

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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‐inprogress 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 Krysta Skinner. 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.”

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