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STRUCTURAL OPTION

TC WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL

ALEXANDIRA, VA

 

  
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This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.
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 This document describes in detail the structural depth study as well as the two breadth studies I   will be performing for the  TC Williams High School.

 Thesis Proposal - 12/17/07 [PDF]

 Executive Summary and Breadth Topics- 1/18/08 [PDF]

 Thesis Proposal Revised - 1/18/08 [PDF]


 

 BREADTH TOPICS
 The structural redesign of TC Williams High School will be further evaluated through breadth studies in non-structural areas.

 Breadth 1: An architectural study will be undertaken, evaluating the effects of adding two additional stories.  Adding stories  will have an effect on the previously designed architectural design, and considerations will need to be made to best account  for the additional stories.  Adding height and possibly a small amount of volume will impact the MEP sizes, locations, and  main distribution ducts, as well as impact the floor plan for column sizes.

 Breadth 2: A Construction Management study will examine a cost analysis and the schedule impact between the existing and  alternative structural systems from a hypothetical standpoint where both buildings will be assumed to be the same size of 5  stories in height.  With the addition of two stories, cost would be much more of an impact on the redesign than what it was  with the original design.  RS Means and Primavera will be the primary tools used in the new scheduling and design process  to minimize costs as best as possible.
             
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This page was last updated on January 18, 2008 By Christopher Deker and hosted by the PSU AE Department 2007  
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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 Christopher Deker. 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.  
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The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) is a web‐based project and information center. It contains material produced for a year‐long Senior Thesis class. Its purpose, in addition to providing central storage of individual assignments, is to foster communication and collaboration between student, faculty consultant, course instructors, and industry consultants. This website is dedicated to the research and analysis conducted via guidelines provided by the Department of Architectural Engineering. For an explanation of this capstone design course and its requirements click here.