Andrew Solomon

Technical Assignments

Proposal

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Technical Assignment 1

Executive Summary

Full Report

This technical report is a detailed breakdown of the building systems of Spring Run Assisted Living, which is the newest building in Spring Run Assisted Living. It will begin to analyze the building but is only a preliminary analysis.

Technical Assignment 2

Executive Summary

Full Report

Technical Assignment 2 is the pro-con structural study of alternate floor systems. The
purpose of this report is to pick various other floor systems other then the one provided and
compare the advantages and disadvantages of them. Many different factors are going to be
taken into consideration. Some of these factors include; cost, weight, ease of construction,
floor-to-floor height, fire ratings, material benefits, and structural benefits. The alternative
floor systems are chosen based on typically used systems in low-rise multi dwelling units.

Technical Assignment 3

Executive Summary

Full Report

This technical report is a detailed analysis of the lateral force resisting systems of Spring Run Assisted Living, which is the newest building in Willow Valley Retirement Community. By analyzing the buildings lateral systems, a critical load was identified. Also, wall rigidities, locations of shear walls, and location of bearing walls were also computed. Finally the building was analyzed for story and building drift along with the overturning moment capacity.