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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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 Technical Assignments

    Technical Report 1 (October 05) [PDF]

    Structural Concepts / Structural Existing Conditions Report

    The Structural Concepts / Structural Existing Conditions Report describes the physical existing conditions of the structure of the building including information relative to design concepts and required loading. It provides an overview of all the structural components of the building including, the general floor framing, structural slabs, lateral resisting system, foundation system, bracing elements, expansion joints, secondary structural systems for equipment support etc. and support and bracing of the exterior envelope of the building.

     

    Technical Report 2 (October 26) [PDF]

    Pro-Con Structural Study of Alternate Floor Systems

    Technical Report 2 is a study and comparison of at least four different alternative floor framing systems for the building. At least one must be a different framing material, and no more than one system can be a variation on the same floor system. The systems selected have a reasonable chance of being considered as part of my structural proposal.

    Technical Report 3 (December 03) [PDF]

    Technical Report 3 is a in depth study of the lateral force resisting system in TC Williams High School. The primary system under analysis are the concentrically braced frames. RAM Structural System was the primary reference program used in conjunction with this report.


 

 


 
             
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This page was last updated on December 03, 2007 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.