Welcome to Mike Steehler's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Thesis Proposal
This report is a proposal for a structural redesign of the University of Rochester BME / Optics Building
Depth Topic
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#1 - Alterations in the current steel system to see if any gains can be made
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Full structural redesign in concrete, using cast-in-place flat slab with drop panels and edge beams
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Concrete shear wall design for lateral support
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Detailed floor vibration analysis
Breadth Topics
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Cost & Scheduling estimate of the redesign for comparison with the existing system
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(Option) Evaluation and design for LEED rating
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(Option) Analysis and design of the atrium space - acoustics, lighting, or innovative mechanical design
VIew Executive Summary (revised 1/31/07)
View Thesis Proposal (revised 1/31/07)