Joseph G. Lichman
Structural OptionPearl Condominiums
Philadelphia, PA
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User 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 Joseph Lichman Jr.. 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.
Technical Assignments
Technical Assignment #1
Technical Assignment #1 is an existing conditions report describing the as-built structural system for Pearl Condominiums, Philadelphia, PA. Codes used in the original design are listed in this report. The structural system is described to the reader through the use of written description,
plans of the building and diagrams
Executive Summary PDF (4.14 KB)
Technical Assignment #1 PDF (2,170 KB)
Technical Assignment #2
The purpose of Technical Assignment #2 is to investigate alternative structural floor systems for the existing hollow core plank system used in the Pearl Condominiums. After the investigation of these systems, I will do a comparative analysis to see which of these solutions are viable based on numerous economic, construction and structural criteria.
Executive Summary PDF (32 KB)
Technical Assignment #2 PDF (3,850 KB)
Executive Summary (Resumbitted 12/12/07) PDF (8.78 KB)
Technical Assignment #2 (Resumbitted 12/12/07) PDF (2,3500 KB)
Technical Assignment #3
The purpose of Technical Assignment #3 is to investigate the lateral resisting systems used in the Pearl Condominiums. Some of the topics covered in the analysis are load distibution between lateral elements, overall building drift, story drift and overturning.
Executive Summary PDF (7.97 KB)
Technical Assignment #3 PDF (608 KB)