Jason M. Sambolt's Senior Thesis

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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 Jason Sambolt. 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.



			Thesis Proposal
		User Note: Site best viewed with Internet Explorer. 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 Jason Sambolt. 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.	The Thesis Proposal explains the exisitng mechancial systems for the Xanadu Sports Complex Building A. The proposal examines areas of improvement and how these issues can be handeling in a redesign of the mechanical system. Full Thesis Proposal Download (PDF) Thesis Proposal Executive Summary and Breadth Topics Download (PDF) Full Thesis Proposal REVISED January 16, 2008 Download (PDF) The redesign of the mechanical system will directly affect other aspects of the building’s design. The goal of the breadth study proposal is to address the changes that will need to take place with other building systems to incorporate the changes to the mechanical system. First Breadth - Structural: The introduction of new mechanical equipment on the roof will result in an increase in the dead load which will affect the roof’s structural member size. Included in the redesign will be four resized roof top air handling units, multiple prime movers, and the possibility of a heating/cooling absorption chiller. Due to the increase of mechanical equipment weight on the roof the roof structural members will more than likely need to be increased in size. However, a study of proper equipment placement can reduce the overall reinforcement needed. For this reason the equipment location on the roof will be analyzed. If it is found that the structural members need to be increased in size, the price difference will be included in the mechanical redesign price to determine the overall feasibility. Second Breadth - Electrical: Similarly to the structural system, the changes in the mechanical system will directly affect the electrical system. The biggest change comes through the use of on-site electricity production. Research will be needed to determine how the electrical systems for a prime mover system are incorporated. The increase of mechanical equipment and replacement of existing equipment will greatly change the electrical design. With a change in electric load, new feeders, panels, and main distribution lines will need to be resized.
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