Westinghouse Electric Company Nuclear Power Engineering Headquarters Campus
Cranberry Twp, PA
Updated Thesis Proposal (1/15/2009)
Original Thesis Proposal
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Breadth Topics:
Mechanical Breadth Study
For the mechanical breadth study I will analyze the current mechanical systems and their efficiencies to determine if they meet LEED certified requirements. I will also analyze the actions which would need to be taken in order to achieve certification. If the mechanical systems already meet certified requirements, actions to increase their ranking will be examined. The changes should have a positive impact on the energy savings within the building, but may have an additional cost. I will compare these upfront costs with the life cycle cost and calculate the potential payback period of implementing more energy efficient systems.
Structural Breadth Study
In an effort to reduce the schedule, precast concrete slabs will be looked at as a potential area to save time. Implementing the precast slabs will have a large impact on the structural systems of Building One. A structural analysis will be performed to identify the changes which will be incurred. In accordance with this analysis, a structural redesign will be performed on a typical bay. The effects of making these changes to the structural system will be analyzed from both a cost and schedule standpoint.
