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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 Justin Purcell. 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 purpose of this report is to describe the physical existing conditions of the structure used for the Administration Building in Pennsylvania. It will provide an overview of all the structural components and the loads used in the design of the building.
The purpose of this report is to evaluate four different floor framing options and compare them to the existing composite metal deck system. Non-composite, Open web steel joists, 1 way slab and wood joists supported by steel girders were the four systems chosen to compare. To compare, we analyzed cost, fire protection, lead time, constructibility, weight, vibration, depth, durability, column grid, lateral system, and deflections.
The purpose of this report is to perform a detailed analysis of the lateral system for the Administration Building. This includes explaining the lateral system, determining the combination of lateral loads that govern the lateral design, finding how the lateral loads will be distributed to the braced frames, lateral strength check, drift, overturning moment and their impact on the foundations, and overall building torsion.
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