Shawn Jones

Technical Assignments

Technical Assignment 1

Full Report

Executive Summary

This technical assignment descibes the basic structural systems found in the Hershey Academic Support Center. Specifically, this report looks at framing details, design codes, material strength, and the consideration of gravity, wind, and seismic loads on the given system.

Technical Assignment 2

Full Report

Executive Summary

This technical assignment looks at the existing floor system and many alternative systems including Composite with No Camber, Non-Composite, One-way Joists, Two-way Slab with Drop Panels, Two-way Waffle Slab, and Open Web Steel Joists.

Technical Assignment 3

Full Report

Executive Summary

This technical assignment examines the lateral load system in the building and specifically checks for direct shear, torsional force, uplift, member strength, and building drfit.