Reflections

JOSEPH W. WILCHER III

STRUCTURAL OPTION

UNION STATION EXPANSION

WASHINGTON DC

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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 Joseph W. Wilcher III. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design."

Reflections

ABET Outcome Survey

The following survey describes the correlation between the ABET Outcomes and what Joseph W. Wilcher III learned in AE 481W & AE 882: Senior Thesis.

ABET Outcomes For AE 481W/482	Outcome Not Able To Be Assessed	Level Of Ability Demonstrated But Below Acceptance	Minimum Acceptable Level Of Ability Demonstrated	More Than Minimum Level Of Ability Demonstrated
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering				X
An ability to analyze and interpret data				X
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs				X
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems				X
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility				X
An ability to communicate effectively				X
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context				X
A knowledge of contemporary issues				X
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering				X
Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program				X
Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects				X

AE 481W & AE 882 Reflection

The senior thesis offered in The Architectural Engineering Department at The Pennsylvania State University is a one of a kind experience. It incorporates the education a student recieved in the five year program with the professional ethics and project orginazation to the building the student used as their senior thesis. Each student is exposed to the real engineering problems and soluitions throughout their thesis, which in returns makes them more prepared for the dail and life long challenges of being an engineer. After going through the senior thesis criteria, I have a better grasp on the strucutral anaylsis of a building as well as the other options within the AE department.

CPEP Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP Discussion Board is an invaluable resource for students. The ability to have access to practicing professionals anytime is very incredible. The response by the profession was second to none, especially given their hectic schedules. The knowledge gained by reading their responses to students' questions, questions some many never have thought of, is extremely helpful in aiding students progression as engineers.

Senior Thesis

The Pennsylvania State University

Architectural Engineering Department

AE Computer Labs

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