//thesis proposal

//structural depth/blast and progressive collapse analysis

the monongalia general hospital has recently completed the hazel ruby mcquain tower; an expansion to the existing hospital. the new expansion to the hospital will provide more patient rooms, intensive care units, the emergency department, imaging department, central sterile supply, a pharmacy, as well as a medical records department. located in morgantown, west virginia, a part of the pittsburgh tri-state region and the largest city in north-central west virginia, located conveniently within the city and close to the west virginia university, the
monongalia general hospital is a well integrated health care facility servicing not only north-central west virginia but also southwestern pennsylvania. with this in mind, and for the purpose of this thesis, the hospital has hypothetically decided to research and integrate higher levels of structural safety against blast and progressive collapse, should the unspeakable happen.

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//breadth topics/architecture, costs, and schedules

upon an intermediate completion of the research, architectural consideration must be given a high priority as to not hinder the current floor plan from losing its efficient layout, although one must keep in mind that enhancements to the structural system will inevitably cause such issues to arise. cost must also be considered and studied in the event of a redesign— should there be issues as such, alternate materials and/or construction methods must also be
considered.

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