Senior thesis provided the motivation for me to flesh-out my understanding of class material and establish my own design sense in an independent setting. It proved to be more challenging and rewarding than I expected. Unlike other class projects or assignments, Thesis provided an open-format where I could explore on my own. Of course, my advisors were helpful in answering all of my questions, but the majority of the learning and design work was self-guided and self-motivated.

The most important lesson I learned was to recognize and properly estimate the project scope from the outset. Perhaps my thesis was too broad in scope, and the results would be more compelling if the scope was much narrower. Nevertheless, a broad scope allowed me to revisit a larger selection of topics and develop a deeper understanding in each.

Coming out of this project, I have a working knowledge of concrete design and construction. Prior to this thesis I was not, in my estimation, ready to enter the professional realm as a structural designer, but I now feel confident in my abilities and ready to make the next step into industry.