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Nicole Jenkins

Construction Management

Mercy Medical Center

Replacement Clinical Tower Baltimore,Maryland

Technical Assignments

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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 Nicole C. Jenkins. 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.

Proposal

Executive Summary

Thesis Proposal

The link above includes a summary of the research analyses that will be performed during the Spring 2008 semester. This research will include an analysis of a current issue within the construction industry, as well as analyses on particular building systems.

Breadth Topics

Executive Summary

Breadth 1: Mechanical System
Due to the fact that hospital already has operating facilities surrounding the proposed site, it is very important to maintain a level of active circulation in and around the site area for patients and pedestrians. Cross contamination from outside air and debris can cause the mechanical systems of the existing buildings to be less effective in filtering. The research will explore possible ways to reduce cross-contamination, and increase the amount of ventilation onsite. Possible solutions include the installation of temporary on-site ventilation systems as well as more evasive ways of reducing contamination.

Breadth 2: Foundation Analysis
The use of a drilled shaft foundation is primarily used for buildings where a deep foundation is required, due to high axial loads being applied. The idea of using a mat foundation instead of a drilled shaft foundation could provide savings in cost as well as reduce the schedule. The research will focus on the various positives and negatives of using a mat foundation instead of a drill shaft foundation.

Revised Proposal