STRUCTURAL OPTION
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CRANBERRY, 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 interpretations of Jessica L. Laurito. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the orginal design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumption, code references, requriements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design. |
TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENTS |
TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENT 1: EXSISTING CONDITIONS Technical Report 1 discusses and analyzes the current design of the structural system in the Westinghouse Electric Company Corporate Headquarters Building One. Systems discussed in the report include the foundation, floor, and column system. Also included in the report are wind and seismic analysis and comparison with the Engineer of Record's values. Checks to determine random member's effectiveness are also included. To view a PDF version of Technical Report 1, click here. TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENT 2: ALTERNATE FLOOR FRAMING SYSTEMS Technical Report 2 analyzes and examines the existing composite steel floor system and three alternatives. The alternatives are: -One Way Concrete Slab Each system was examined for feasibility and compared to the other systems based on cost, fire proofing requirements, depth of slab and of the total system, and ease of construction. These calculations and designs are preliminary and will be adjusted and performed in more detail if further pursued. To View a PDF version of Technical Report 2, Click here. TECHNICAL ASSIGNMENT 3: LATERAL SYSTEM Technical Assignment 3 discusses the main structural framing, foundation types, and building materials. Lateral systems have been determined and the building has been evaluated for wind and seismic loads. Torsion induced moments have also been taken into consideration and also evaluated as necessary. A portal analysis was performed on four frames in the building. Overturning moment and force from uplift were evaluated and determined to be resisted by the moment connections and the weight of the building. To View a PDF version of Technical Report 3, Click here.
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