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LOCKWOOD PLACE
500 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland

Monica Steckroth
AE Structural

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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 Monica Steckroth. 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

Thesis Propsal

The objective of the thesis research being conducted is to eliminate the necessity of holes through the structural floor system that are currently required for the MEP systems. A two-way post-tensioned floor system proposes to accompish this goal. The lateral system will be redesigned in concrete shear walls and moment frames to fit with the concrete post-tensioned floor system.

To view my thesis proposal click Thesis Propoal.

To view my revised thesis proposal click Revised Thesis Proposal 01/15/08.

To view my revided thesis proposal click Revised Thesis Proposal 02/14/08.

Breadth Studies

Two breadth studies will be completed including a comparative cost and schedule study and a lighting investigation.

Breadth 1:
With a complete redesign of the building’s structural system, cost and schedule may vary significantly between the old and the new systems. An investigation of cost and schedule for the existing conditions and the proposed solution will be conducted. Results of each study will be compared.

Breadth 2:
By providing a thinner structural floor, mechanical air ducts will have more flexibility in size and location. A mechanical investigation will involve analyzing existing duct sizes, air pressures and fan sizes. Larger duct sizes will be designed with lower air pressures and smaller fan sizes. The reduction of air pressure through the ducts will provide improved acoustical conditions.

To view the executive summary and breadth studies click here.

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