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EVAN LANDIS'S

AE SENIOR THESIS E-PORTFOLIO

Structural Option

UNIVERSITY HEALTH BUILDING

Located in the Mid-Atlantic

"Eschewing the usual separation between offices and classrooms, the project combines these functions on each floor of the building around a central skylit atrium to deliberately promote interaction between faculty, staff and students" - Payette Architechure

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Technical Reports

Technical Report I

Technical Report 1 is an introduction to the main lateral and gravity load supporting elements of the University Health Building. Seismic analysis, wind analysis, and various spot checks are also included in the report. Click Here to View

Technical Report II

Technical Report II analyzes the University Health Building's existing floor system as well as three alternatives: Prestressed hollow core planks on steel girders, Non-composite steel deck on steel beams and girders, and One-way reinforced concrete slab and beams. A feasibility study was then conducted on all four systems to determine which is most beneficial for the design. Click Here to View

Technical Report III

Technical Report III analyzes the University Health Building's lateral system in respone to seismic and wind loads determined in Technical Report I. It was determined that the lateral system is comprised of mainly concrete moment frames. This report checks story drifts, seismic torsion, relative stiffness, and overturning moment. As well as two strength checks for a column and shear wall. Click Here to View

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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‐inprogress 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 Evan Landis. 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.