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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 Daniel Saxton. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design. |
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Dan Saxton's Thesis Final Report
Final Report
This report contains a description of the existing mechanical system
design
as well the
analysis for proposed alternative systems
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Click here to view the
Final Report (.pdf)
Click here to view the Executive Summary (.pdf) |
A radiant floor heating and cooling system was designed for the ground floor, coupled with a dedicated outdoor air system.
The feasability of utilizing natural ventilation for the core of the building was analyzed using computational fluid dynamics software.
Acoustical analysis was performed to assess the implications of the mechanical and architectural changes associated with the implementation of a radiant floor.
The construction management analysis was for the cost and schedule impacts of installing a radiant floor and doas system. |
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The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) is a web‐based project and information center. It
contains material produced for a year‐long Senior Thesis class. Its purpose, in addition to providing
central storage of individual assignments, is to foster communication and collaboration between
student, faculty consultant, course instructors, and industry consultants. This website is dedicated to
the research and analysis conducted via guidelines provided by the Department of Architectural
Engineering. For
an explanation of this capstone design course and its requirements click here.
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