Julie M. Davis | STRUCTURAL OPTION
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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 Julie Davis. 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. |
Thesis Proposal City Vista | Building 2 Full Proposal08 For my senior thesis I am propose a gravity system redesign. In addition a lateral check will be performed using new gravity system. Included in this report is a full summary of my redesign in addition to a schedule and (2) breadth topics. Original Proposal Posted (12/10/08) Revised Proposal Posted (3/7/08)4 Revised Proposal Posted (1/17/08)
Executive Summary and Breadth Here you can access the executive summary and a summary of the two breath topics from the full proposal Breadth #1: Leed Certification Changing City Vista from a cast in place system to a precast system allows the possibility of LEED certification. When approached correctly a precast system is able to acquire 23 of the 26 points required for LEED certification. Since all structural elements are cast in a factory waste, production pollution and concrete content can be closely monitored. A life cycle assessment will be performed for the proposed precast system and cast in place system. This will be accomplished though the use of MC2 and primavera software, research, and input from precast companies and concrete contractors. A comparison of cost, reuse, recyclability, reduction of materials, schedule, and LEED points will be formulated. Breadth #2: Architectural Alterations City Vista’s current layout is conducive for a post tension system. The columns grid does is not a square grid, which is needed for the precast system. Column alterations will be made resulting in the creation of architectural issues. After the precast system is designed an architectural study will be done to verify that all code are met and that flow though the building is sufficient. The mechanical ductwork will also be examined because new column locations could interfere with current vertical and horizontal duct work locations. |