Welcome to Amanda Gerstenberg's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Technical Assignments
For the structural depth study, this assignment proposes the existing structural system for new loads created by blasts such as terrorist attacks. For the breadth study, this assignment proposes evaluating the building envelope and suggests considering a quality assurance check to guarantee designs are implemented properly during construction.
Executive Summary Technical Assignment 1
This technical assignment.evaluates the existing structural system, including a lateral analysis and spot checking of typical members. Detailed supporting calculations are included, and sketches are available for clarification.
Executive Summary Technical Assignment 2
This technical assignment evaluates both the existing structural system as well as possible alternative systems, comparing and contrasting pros and cons of each system.
Executive Summary Technical Assignment 3
This technical assignment evaluates the lateral system in more detail than the first technical assignment, evaluating topics including story and overall building drift, overturning moment, and horizontal reinforcement for the shear walls.