Caitlin Ferrell

Thesis Proposal

Depth: A structural system must be designed to resist gravity and lateral loads while accommodating the proposed architectural floor plan, which has large open spaces on the bottom floors. The chosen system is a steel frame with hollow core precast concrete plank floors, however this choice of a hybrid system makes coordinating construction trades difficult. In order to span the long distances needed, while keeping open spaces, a feasible alternative is a staggered joist system. A further analysis of alternate floor systems can be completed in order to change the system from a hybrid structural system to an all steel system. Both a pre-cast plank system will be investigated and designed, as well as a steel joist with slab system. From these two designs, an economic and feasible design can be made.

Breadth:

Mechanical- In order to take advantage of the waterfront location of the site, an open loop heat rejection system to lake water will be analyzed for a cost comparison between the peak energy costs of the current system versus an open loop heat rejection system.

Acoustics- In order to ensure the comfort of the guests, an acoustic analysis between two adjacent guest rooms will be completed to check for acceptable noise levels.

Executive Summary

Proposal

Breadth Work