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Note: While great efforts have beentaken 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 Steven Stein. 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.

 


 
 

Technical Assignments

Technical Assignment #1

In this first technical report the existing structural sytem is introduced through a detailed description of the foundation, floor, column and lateral systems.  Structural elements are analyzed including a preliminary study of the lateral force resisting system, spot checks of gravity, lateral, and snow loads.

 

Technical Assignment #2

This second report is an investigation into possible alternative floor systems for Southtown Building No. 5. The alnernatives designed and analyzed include composte steel, girder-slab, two- way waffle slab, and two-way post tensioned flat plate.


Technical Assignment #3

In the third technical report the existing lateral system is evaluated. Both seismic and wind forces are calculated and distributed to the lateral force resisting system. Spot checks of lateral elements are done in both the E-W and N-S direction. Total building deflection is evaluated and compared to the industry standard H/400.

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