|
ASHA National Office 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 |
|
Ryan Dalrymple Structures 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 Ryan Dalrymple. 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 I describes the structural concepts and existing structural conditions of the ASHA National Office building. This report includes a detailed description of the structural systems, wind and seismic calculations, and spot checks of structural members for gravity loads. To view a PDF copy of this report, click here or on the link above. |
|
Technical Report II explores alternative floor systems for the ASHA National Office building. The systems that were explored are listed below. 1. Composite Beam 2. One-Way Pain Joist and Beams 3. One-Way Slab and Beams 4. Precast Hollow Core Plank To view a PDF copy of this report, click here or on the link above. |
|
Technical Report III analyzes the existing structural lateral system of the ASHA National Office building. This report includes checks of drift, torsion and overturning. Members were also spot checked to verify that they have adequate strength for the lateral loads. To view a PDF copy of this report, click here or on the link above. |