Welcome to Mike Steehler's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Final Report
This report is a culmination of the year's research, analysis, and redesign of the U of R BME / Optics Building. The report consists of a description of the composite steel framed structure as well as a redesign of the building as a concrete structure. In addition, cost & scheduling analysis as well as a green building design concept were performed.
Executive Summary
Full Report
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 Michael J. Steehler. 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.
