Nicole Drabousky

Structural Option
West Chester, Pa

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

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Technical Assignments

Technical Assignment 1

Technical Assignment 1 is an initial assessment of the structural system and explores the structural design concepts that may have been used in the design of Wellington. Included is a list of the building and design codes, a summary of the structural systems, load calculations for gravity, wind, and seismic loads, and a check of a couple structural members in the building.

Executive Summary

Tech 1 Report

Technical Assignment 2

Technical Assignment 2 is a comparison of the current floor system with the alternate systems that will be introduced and examined. At the conclusion of this report, it will be clear what options are viable as an alternate floor system for Wellington at Hershey’s Mill and which are not.

Executive Summary

Tech 2 Report

Technical Assignment 3

Technical Report 3 is an analysis and confirmation design study of the current lateral system for Wellington. Included in this report is a lateral load distribution and strength, drift, and overturning moment checks.

Executive Summary

Tech 3 Report

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