Kirk Stauffer

Structural Option
Life Sciences Building
University Park, PA

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

Welcome to Kirk Stauffer's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio

Final Thesis Report

Final Thesis Report (No Appendices)

  • Final Thesis Report(.pdf)
  • The final report consists of several parts. The first part is a basic building background. Then, a summary of the thesis proposal and goals follows. A description of the structural depth study that involved a total redesign of the lateral force resisting system for seismic loading and a check of the building diaphragms is next. Two breadth studies that studied the impacts of the lateral force resisting redesign on the building cost and building architecture are also discussed. Finally, the report contains the conclusions and bibliography.

    The final report without appendices can be viewed in .pdf format by following the link above

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