Structural Analysis

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DATE	ANNOUNCEMENT
04/29/12	CPEP Complete
04/29/12	ABET Assessment & Reflection Posted
04/29/12	Thesis Final Presentation Posted (PDF)
04/04/12	Final Report Posted
01/16/12	Building Statistics II Posted
01/13/12	Proposal Revisions Posted
12/09/11	Proposal Posted
12/09/11	Tech II Revisions Posted
12/09/11	Additional Tech I Revisions Posted
11/16/11	Tech III Posted
10/24/11	Abstract Posted
10/19/11	Tech II Posted
10/19/11	Tech I Revisions Posted
9/23/11	Tech I Posted
9/12/11	Building Statistics I Posted
9/9/11	Student Bio Sketch Posted
9/9/11	Full Menu Functionality
9/2/11	Home Page Posted
8/26/11	Building Statistics I Complete
8/3/11	Owner Permission Obtained
8/1/11	Project Documentation Obtained

A special thanks to:

SGH

This thesis focuses on redesigning the lateral system using concrete moment frames instead of the current concrete shear walls. The existing structure uses 157 mph design wind speed, far surpassing the minimum code level. This lateral analysis studies if concrete moment frames are feasible for 110 mph, the minimum design wind speed for Orlando, in addition to the 157 mph case.

Additionally, a flat plate system is considered rather than the current flat slab. Flate plate designs eliminate drop panels and column capitals, thus producing a more cost effective slab system with a reduction of form work. The slab-column connections require detailed analyses to determine if the connection can withstand the moment transfer and applied shear.

Daylighting and Building Enclosure Study

In addition to the lateral and floor system redesign, two breadth topics are explored. One topic is a daylighting study of the sun management of a south facing façade. This determines if the current louvers can adequately control the sun. Additionally, an alternative interior sun control system is presented. The second breadth topic examines the structural system of the façade, for both constructability and maintainability. An aluminum mullion design is presented as an alternate to the current silicone structural sealant.

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Click here to view a pdf of the final report

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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 Caitlin Behm. 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.