Architectural Engineering Thesis 2011

R. Bryan Peiffer

Structural Option
 
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 interpretation of Bryan Peiffer 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.

 

Technical Assignments:
Technical Report #1: Existing Structural Conditions
Technical Report 1 investigates the existing structural conditions of Three PNC Plaza. The document includes detailed calculations and descriptions of structural components, lateral loads, gravity loads, and spot checks.
 
To view a pdf of this report click HERE.

 

Technical Report #2: Pro-Con Structural Study of Alternate Floor Systems
Technical Report 2 investigates the existing structural floor system along with three alternatives systems for Three PNC Plaza. The document includes detailed calculations and descriptions of the existing composite deck system, two way flat slab, two way post tension slab, and hollow core planks.
 
To view a pdf of this report click HERE.

 

Technical Report #3: Lateral System Analysis
Technical Report 3 investigates the existing lateral system of Three PNC Plaza The document includes an assesment of the lateral system using computer programs and hand calculations.
 
To view a pdf of this report click HERE.

 

 

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