Eric Alwine

Structural Option
George Read Hall
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

 

PROGRESS LOG




Below are the tasks and timetable for completion of this project. Also below are links to detailed monthly work calendars.

Tasks and Tools:

Task 1: Determine loads
A. Determine gravity loads from dead loads and live load table 1607.1 in IBC.
B. Determine wind and seismic forces in accordance with ASCE 7-98 chapters 6 & 9 respectively
Task 2: Apply loads and find critical design members
A. Determine critical floor loads
B. Determine critical bearing wall load
C. Determine critical shear wall load
Task 3: Design of system
A. Find required precast hollow core plank size from CRSI handbook
B. Design load bearing masonry system according to ASTM standards
C. Design masonry shear walls as required by the above calculations in accordance with the appropriate ASTM standards
Task 4: Breadth topics
A. Research LEED certification
B. Perform required work on chosen LEED topic
C. Create construction schedule using Primavera
Task 5: Report
A. Compile final report
B. Review
C. Final presentation

Timetable:








Monthly Calendars:

January

 

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