Dimitry A. Reznik

Structural Option
Northbrook Corporate Center
1150 Northbrook Dr., Philadelphia, PA

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

Welcome to Dimitry Reznik's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio

Reflection

 

 

ABET Outcomes

for

AE 481W/482

 

Outcome not able to be assessed

 

 

 

 

Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable

 

 

 

Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated

 

 

 

 

More than minimum level of ability demonstrated

 

 

 

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

 

b. An ability to analyze and interpret data

X

c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

X

e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g. An ability to communicate effectively

X

h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i. An ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program

X

p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects

X

 

 

 

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection

 

Senior thesis was an interesting but challenging experience. The class had no instructor to tell the student what to do and how to do it. It was the first time that I had to rely on my own knowledge, research, and planning. Planning was, perhaps, my weakest area. There were only few deadlines and it was up to me to plan my time and make myself sit down and work on the project.

I like the overall idea of the thesis project. It gives the student an opportunity to look at the problem with his own eyes, without somebody guiding him into a right direction. Senior thesis forced me to think on my own, and helped me understand structural engineering a little better. By searching for the answers to my own question I was able to draw a big picture of what we learned over the last four years.

I had difficulty contacting the structural company of my building to obtain the needed drawings and information. As a result I fell behind the schedule and struggled all through the semester of AE 481W.
This lack of communication continued into the second semester of senior thesis. I had to perform many calculations just to find out the size of a certain member. As a consequence AE 482 was much of hard work.

 

Overall, senior thesis was a very helpful experience. It helped me see the big picture of why we learned what we learned, and gave me more confidence to apply it.

 

CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection

 

CPEP & Discussion Board was a good source of information. I though that information was very valuable because it was based on practice and not theory. If I took advantage of this source and used it to its full potential, I could probably save much of my time that i spent on research. Every time I referred to SPEP & Discussion Board I looked through the archives to find the information I needed, but did participate in discussion personally. Because there are many professors and practitioners involved in the discussion, SPEP & Discussion Board is a very good research tool for any student.

 

 

 

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