Todd Drager
Structural Option


 
 
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Technical Reports
 

 

TECHNICAL ASSISNMENT 1

This technical report summarizes existing conditions and design procedures relating to the structural design of the Coppin State Univeristy Physical Education Complex. Information includes design concepts, building codes, loading information for gravity and lateral loads and spot checks for certain members.

For a PDF version of Technical Report 1, click here

 

TECHNICAL ASSISNMENT 2

This technical report analyzes the existing flooring system along with 4 possible alternaive systems for the Coppin State University Physical Education Complex. This report will provide supporting information on each system and outline whether or not the system could be a viable alternative to the existing system.

The existing and alternative flooring systems are:
Existing System: Composite Steel
Alternative 1: Composite Deck on Open-web Steel Joists
Alternative 2: Flat Slab
Alternative 3: Hollow-core Precast Planks on Steel Frame
Alternative 4: Girder-Slab

For a PDF version of Technical Report 2, click here

 

TECHNICAL ASSISNMENT 3

This technical report summarizes the lateral system used in the arena of the Coppin State University Physical Education Complex. The arena uses a combination of braced frames, moment frames, and roof trusses as the lateral system.

For a PDF version of Technical Report 3, click here

 
     
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