Welcome to Michelle's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Technical Assignments
Technical Assignment 1
This report consists of a description of the existing physical conditions including information
relative to design concepts and required loading. Also included are spot checks of a typical bay and braced frame.
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Technical Assignment 2
This report is a study of several alternative floor framing systems. Included are checks of a typical bay for these various systems.
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Technical Assignment 3
Tech 3 is a detailed analysis of the lateral system used in the Wilkins building.
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User Note:
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 Michelle Benoit. 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.
