Andrea Klein's Reflections

andrea k. klein

construction management

Project: Surgery Expansion Phase 1

@ children's national medical center - 111 michigan ave, nw, washington, dc 20010

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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 Andrea K. Klein. 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.

ABET Outcome Survey

ABET Outcomes for AW 481W/482	Outcome Not Able to Be Assessed	Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptale	Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated	More than minimum level of ability demonstrated
	Score = 0	Score = 1	Score = 2	Score = 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
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems				X
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility				X
g. An ability to communicate effectively				X
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context				X
i. An ability to engage in life-long issues			X
j. A knowledge of contemporary Issues				X
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice				X
o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the three (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program			X
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects				X

Reflection:

Thesis was not the dreaded life consuming project I thought it would be. I understand how it could be like that, but I chose early on not to go for the top prize, and I am happy with my efforts. If I could make on recommendation for future students, it would be to NOT do a partial renovation building. If you are doing the whole building, you have more to work with, but the small scope of my project seriously limited my options. I discovered this when it came time to select breadth studies. I could not change the structure, since it was already in place, and as-builts were not available. I could not do electricity or lighting, because they are my least favorite, and I know it would not have been a good design. I could not make the building LEED certified since that would be pointless to certify less than 1/10 of the building. In the end I chose mechanical and acoustical, and even though I bounced around a lot in what I was actually doing, they turned out okay.

One other thing...I AM DONE!!

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