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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 Sam Jannotti. 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.

 
 


 
 Proposal

Original Proposal
December 18, 2007

Executive Summary

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American Eagle Outfitters: Quantum III is a steel framed office building located in the South Side Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This report proposes the redesign of the building structure and it’s adequacy on the basis of currently accepted national codes, economy, and flexibility.


The building is proposed to be moved to Los Angeles, California and the structural system will be redesigned for the wind and seismic loads acting.  The braced frames will be upsized as required and the original system (composite metal deck and steel framing) will remain intact.  Taking the new location of the building into account, it is considered feasible that stories will be added for the increased demand for space.

Secondary goals for the relocation of Q3 include resizing the heating and cooling systems to account for climate differences.  Also, as a result of the added floors, the shell architecture will have to be re-evaluated.  The scale of the parapet and pedestal will be changed as well.

This redesign will teach me some of the minute details in seismic and wind design.  Also, differences in climate allow me to analyze mechanical systems with different heating and cooling requirements.  The opportunity to do in depth seismic and wind calculations for severe circumstances will be invaluable to my engineering experience.


Architectural Breadth

Since floors will be added, the shell scaling will be reevaluated.  Parapets and the pedestal will be resized relative to the increased height.  Also, the materials in the shell will be analyzed based on the surrounding architecture, and will be changed to fit the scene of Los Angeles.  Local materials can be emphasized to give a sense of place.  The interior of American Eagle Outfitters: Quantum III is open to allow for tenant fit out.  This will not be changed; the focus of the architectural redesign is in the shell.  The architectural changes will be presented in elevations, plans, and if required, renderings.

Mechanical Breadth

Since the climate in Los Angeles is considerably hotter, and the threat of snow is negligible, a complete reevaluation of the mechanical systems is vital.  Heating systems aren’t as necessary and the cooling capabilities must be upgraded.  This will be done by analyzing the requirements of each floor, including losses due to shell permeability.  The new equipment will be factored into the architectural redesign as well.

 
January 20, 2007

 

 

  
 
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