Technical Assignments
Technical Report 1
This assignment involves a detailed description of the existing structural systems of our thesis building, and some preliminary analysis. Wind, seismic, and earthquake loads are calculated, and the lateral load resisting systems are tested against them. Some typical framing elements are analyzed for gravity load as well.
Technical Report 2
In this assignment, I analyze and design six alternative floor systems, and explain their advantages and disadvantages.
Technical Report 3
Technical report 3 includes a detailed analysis of the lateral load resisting system of the building. Wind and seismic load are calculated, applied, and distributed. The lateral system is checked for strength and serviceability requirements.
User Note:
Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP,
please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project.
Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this
senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Benjamin Douglass. Changes and discrepancies in no way
imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements,
and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may
vary from the original design.
