Thesis Proposal
Depth Work: Structural
This thesis project will focus on a redesign of the structural system for the current S&T Bank Corporate Headquarters. Currently the building utilizes a steel frame building with a non-composite deck set on joists for the floor system. The proposed system is a Two-Way Flat Slab system, with or without drop panels. For this assignment two other aspects of the building design will be addressed, as seen below.
Breadth Work A: Construction Management
A detailed cost analysis of the alternative structural system will be performed using R.S. Means cost data and MC^2. Also erection time for the proposed system will also be found using R.S. Means and Primavera. Once this is completed, the proposed system will be compared to the existing system to determine which system is more economical.
Breadth Work B: Lighting Redesign
A redesign of the Lighting system in a particualr room will be performed. The existing system will be graphically represented using Luxicon (or a similar program). Issues that will make the lighting scheme better will be addressed and a new rendering will be presented.
Executive Summary of Thesis Proposal (last updated: 12/11/05)
Executive Summary of Breadth Work (resubmitted: 01/16/06)
Thesis Proposal (last updated: 01/16/06)