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Technical Assignments
Proposal
Description.
Technical Assignment 1
The purpose of this assignment is to provide general information about the design and construction of Penn State Recreation Hall. This information includes a parametric estimate, schedule overview, building information and project delivery method.
Technical Assignment 2
This purpose of this assignment is to take a more detailed look at various aspects of the Penn State Recreation Hall Project. Included in this project are a detailed schedule listing the activities for both the renovation and addition phases of the project. Three estimates were developed for this assignment, a detailed estimate of the structural system, an assembly estimate for the fire suppression system and a general conditions estimate. A site plan showing the locations of the crane during steel erection was also completed for this assignment.
Detailed Renovation Phase Schedule
Detailed Addition Phase Schedule
Site Plan During Steel Erection
General Conditions Estimate/Fire Suppression Assembly Estimate/Detailed Structural System Estimate
Technical Assignment 3
The purpose of this assignment is to provide a summary of the topics discussed at the 14th Annual PACE Roundtable and to discuss the topics I will focus on for my final Thesis Presentation. I have chosen three analyses to discuss for my Thesis Presentation, which include the replacement of a reinforced fill system, an addition of LEED credits and the implementation of Pro-Press fittings for plumbing work.