Reflection

ABET Outcome Survey

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482	Outcome not able to be assessed (Score of 0)	Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable (Score of 1)	Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated (Score of 2)	More than minimum level of ability demonstrated  (Score of 3)
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering				X
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data				X
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs				X
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems				X
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility				X
g. An ability to communicate effectively			X
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context				X
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning				X
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues				X
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice				X
o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program				X
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects			X

 

AE 481W/482 Course Reflection

The Towers at CCNY gave me a lot of experience with design. I was easily able to obtain this building during an internship last summer with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. The structural engineers there also were able to answer any questions I had throughout the year. With the technical assignments in AE 481W, I had to learn more about reinforced concrete design, especially with flat-plate floor systems. I also had to learn ETABS to run a lateral system analysis for Technical Assignment 3.

For my redesign, I decided to use a composite stee structure. When I visited the building, I saw large columns where they shouldn't be. In Technical Assignment 2, I researched a variety of sturctural systems and decided that a steel structure could fix this problem. I have had some experience with steel design in my steel classes as well as being a grading assistant for steel design class. I also had RAM software experience with my internships. I basically had to design a building from scratch with this system by determining the most efficient grid systems, designing all members of the building in steel, selecting an appropriate composite decking system, and by running the correct analyses provided by the building codes. I also had to become familiar with two new code documents, which were the Building Code of the City of New York and the UBC. This experience has helped me with the process of designing a building and will help me with my future career.

 

 CPEP Site & Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP site gave me the ability to showcase all the work I have done over the past year. Keeping all of you information organized on a website The CPEP websites are important to show our work and abilities to future employers. Also, being able to view past year's projects gave me an idea of what work and research needed to go into my own project. For my thesis, I never needed to post a question on the discussion board. I was able to work my way through my building design fairly easily. If I had a particular question about The Towers, I would contact the structural engineer on the project or the owner of the building. However, the question posted and answers recieved were helpful even if they didn't particularly relate to my project.