Final Report |
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After conducting a structural analysis of the existing structural system of the SUNY Upstate Cancer Center, a reinforced concrete system was proposed for a structural redesign with the intention of reducing the cost of the building's structural system.
The reinforced concrete superstructure was sucessfully implemented utilizing a two way slab floor system supported on all sides by beams. Intermediate reinforced concrete moment frames were used in both cardinal directions to resist lateral forces from seismic and wind loads.
In addition to the structural system redesign, the Upsate Cancer Center was also be designed to resist progressive, or disproportionate, collapse in accordance with protocol set forth by the United State's Department of Defense via the Unified Facilities Criteria.
A site redesign was incorporated in order to mitigate the risk of building or structural damage due to a vehicular impact or an exterior explosion.
Finally, the building's current curtain wall facade was designed to accomodate loads from wind and blast loads, impact of airborne debris, and movement due to seismic motions. A heat transfer analysis was performed on the redesigned facade and compared to the original.
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