Technical Assignments

Tech 1 Existing Conditions

This report is an investigation of the current systems and design processes used in the making of Executive Tower. In this report, there is a description of the main structural systems including foundation, slab/framing, columns, and lateral resisting system. Spot checks of various beams, columns, slabs and shear wall can be found in the appendix A, B, C, D.

Tech 1 Executive Summary
Technical Assignment 1

Tech 2 Pros/Cons of Alternative Framing Systems

This report examines a variety of alternative systems for the Executive Tower that examines and discusses the pros and cons of each. The four alternative systems being investigated are concrete flat plate, post tensioning, composite steel beams, and open web steel joists.

Tech 2 Executive Summary
Technical Assignment 2

Tech 2 Pros/Cons

Tech 3 closely examines the lateral system of the Executive Tower. The lateral loads from technical assignment 1 were recalculated to produce wind pressures and seismic loads to be use to study moment frames and shear walls in the Executive Tower.

Tech 3 Executive Summary
Technical Assignment 3