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Thesis Proposal
The ultimate goal of this thesis will involve two structural studies: an alternate lateral framing system and an additional floor with a redesigned lateral system. The alternate lateral framing system will be designed and compared to the existing lateral framing system. The intent is for drift optimization and reduced member sizes. The second main study will be an additional floor being placed onto the current building. The study will involve a complete lateral framing system redesign, as well as, relocation of the mechanical room. The breadth studies will focus on facade performance per new connection criteria from AISC, sound isolation, and new building demand loads. The culmination of all this work will all for a complete cost and feasibility analysis. In the end, system recommendations will be presented.
The intent of the breadth studies is to complete the design ideas laid out in the structural thesis. The first breadth will focus on Bridgeside Point II's cladding system and how it behaves under current building drift conditions. This study will emphasize installation, performance, and inspection based on new AISC standards. The second study will focus on the implications of an addtional floor, and will include analysis of HVAC and lighting systems, as well as, sound isolation for the new mechanical room.
Revised Thesis Proposal (Updated January 18, 2008)
The first breadth topic is a facade study that will focus on the performance and installation of the precast and metal panels. Most of the issues associated with facades are lack of performance and poor weatherproofing, which are sometimes only evident after building completion. This study will look at the new standard put forth by AISC for 2008, Facade Attachments to Steel Buildings to ensure that connections are designed and installed properly. The materials selected to clad the building will also be analyzed so that they too meet this new criteria. Upon conclusion, recommendations will be made.
The second breadth topic will focus mainly on sound isolation; however, calculation and schematic design for new heating, cooling, and lighting system will be performed. The acoustics study will look at reducing the transmission of noise from the mechanical room to the rest of the building, as well as ensuring that the building is not experiencing any unwanted vibrations from said room. Upon conclusion, cost savings will be presented.
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