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Anthony Dente, LEED AP

Structural

DENTE.A@GMAIL.COM

Centre Court Apartments, State College

User Note:

Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Anthony P. Dente. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

REFLECTION

ABET Outcome Survey

ABET Outcomes for AE482W/482	Outcome not able to be assessed	Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable	Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated	More than minimum level of ability demonstrated
Score	0	1	2	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 senior thesis experience was a very, if not the most, beneficial experience in my structural engineering degree here at Penn State. The most worth wile aspect of the project was the opportunity if afforded me to look into the practical applications of more alternative structural elements. This is a portion of structural engineering that we don't experience much in academic settings although through my discussions with industry members I've found these materials will and must play a large role in how we look at structures of the future. Another worth wile element of senior thesis was the opportunity to act as a multi-discipline engineer designing other breadth systems besides the traditional structural depth. I plan to practically apply the knowledge I've gained through this thesis far into my professional career.

CPEP & Discussion Board Reflection

The CPEP site was first and foremost an opportunity to refresh our knowledge on the ease of web design through programs such as Dreamweaver. Through the convenience of project knowledge transfer, as displayed with our CPEP Sites, that web design offers our industry, we without a doubt will make use of these tools deep into our career. The thesis discussion board added many benefits through the helpful design professionals that were happy and willing to assist one e-mail away. It was nice to have help for those questions not technical enough for the design team of our individual project but still out of our own scope of knowledge. Thank you to all for you gracious help.