Welcome to Steven Richezza's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Building Statistics
General Info |
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Building Name: |
Eberly Building |
Location: |
The Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus, Uniontown, PA 15401 |
Occupants: |
The Pennsylvania State University |
Function: |
Multi-purpose, Office, Classroom, Computer Labs, Meetings, and Daycare |
Size: |
60,000 square feet |
Number of Levels: |
3 Above, 1 Basement |
Primary Project Team: |
Owner - The Pennsylvania State University |
Architect, Engineering, Interior Design - Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates | |
CM - Reginella Construction Company | |
Construction Dates: |
July 21, 2000 - May 31, 2001 |
Project Cost: |
$3,969,580.04 |
Project Delivery Method: |
Design/Bid/Build |
Architecture:
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Originally built in 1967, it was recently renovated in 2001. It’s located on the Northeast end of campus facing south. It is used for several purposes. In the basement is a daycare, conferences rooms and computer labs on the first floor, offices on the second floor, with most of the spaces being classrooms. |
Model Codes: |
BOCA Code 2000 |
Zoning: |
Governed by Fayette County. N Union defered to them |
Building Envelope: |
Structural steel with masonry infill |
Construction: |
Demoed the entire building except for the existing structural system, exterior walls, and a couple other minor things. Building was completely remodeled on the interior and some additions made. |
Electrical System: |
It enters the building as 480Y/277. There are two transformers that reduce the voltage down to 208Y/120. The 150 KVA low voltage transformer handles the receptacles demand of the building. The 45 KVA one handles an existing pantry. Most of the lighting is on the 480Y/277 system. The emergency system is connected to a diesel powered generator. |
Lighting System: |
The lighting is done by mostly fluorescent lamps ranging from recessed grid, pendants, sconces, and down lights. Each space has multiple types of luminaries allowing for flexibility and control of the light. |
Mechanical System: |
The building has a 60 ton chiller for cooling the building. Heating is done by a natural gas boiler. The main air handling unit moves air at 18,500 cfm and loads are controlled by variable frequency. |
Structural System: |
The structure is made of steel with concrete and steel floors. Most of the structure was pre-existing. Exterior walls are made of CMU’s with a brick façade. Some of the new steel beams installed were W24x55 and W14x22. |
Fire Protection: |
The building has a sprinkler system. In the computer labs the sprinklers are mounted on the walls. |
Transportation: |
There is one elevator near the east end of the building along with a nonprotected stairwell. There are protected stairwells at each end. |
Telecommunications: |
Every room is able to have a networked computer in it. All the classrooms have a projector, screen, and computer. The network consists of cat-5 and fiber optic wiring. |