151 First Side
Pittsburgh, PA
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Thesis Proposal 12-18-07:




Revised Thesis Proposal 1-18-08:





Executive Summary and Breadth Topics:




Breadth Topics:

In addition to my proposed structural redesign I will consider its affect on other systems in the building.  I will also be exploring some of the primary concerns of the owner and engineer in regards to serviceability.  From these two topics, I have decided on two topics for my breadth studies.

         
Breadth Topic 1:

My first breadth study will be an acoustical analysis.  The current floor system design had an extra ½“of concrete added to help in both sound transmission and vibration.  I will be looking at the effects of my proposed floor system on the acoustical properties of the residential areas.  I will also look at possible ways to reduce the noise from the rooftop mechanical unit as the most common complaint from people touring the building is that sound carries from the unit to the 3,000 SF outdoor terrace of the Penthouse.


Breadth Topic 2:

The second area I will investigate is within the construction management field. Since this project was designed with cost and schedule as major components of the design process, I will be analyzing the effect of my proposals on both of these criteria.  Using RS Means, Primavera, and information obtained by the contractor and owner, I will perform a cost analysis and schedule impact between the current system and the proposed floor system, including acoustical additions. 

     

 

 

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