Senior Capstone Project

 CPEP Site is complete and ready for final review.

Final Presentation: A PDF version of the Final Presentation of this thesis project was posted in its entirety .

Also, an additional ppt version of the Final Presentation of this thesis project was posted in its entirety

Posted a question on the Thesis Discussion Board betweem students, professors, and industry professionals

Revised Thesis Proposal: Redesign of Lateral System

Breadth Study Updates

Thesis Proposal: Redesign of Lateral System

Structural Depth:
The thesis redesign will place Hunter's Point South in a higher siesmic zone in Redding, California, and replace teh existing lateral system with eccentrically braced frames (EBF). The redesign will implement two different ASCE7-10 analysis procedures to determine two new design.

Breadth 1: Architectural Impact
Focus on impact of both EBF redesigns on architectural layout and visual appearence.

Breadth 2: Construction Impact
Focus on impact of both EBF redesigns on cost estimates and construction schedule of current project

Technical Report 3: Lateral System Analysis and Confirmation Design

In-depth analysis of the lateral system that builds off of Technical Report 1.

Uses 3D ETABS model to analyze strength and serviceability requirements of the lateral system. Looks at stiffness, drift control, foundation impact, and lateral member spot checks.

Abstract Overview of Hunter's Point South School

Technical Report 2: Pro-Con Structural Study on Alternate Floor Systems

Evaluate the current design of Hunter's Point.
Analyze three alternative floor systems. Compare alternates with existing floor system and evaluate its viability as a redesign.

Penn State's Annual Architectural Engineering Career Fair today

8:00am-4:00pm

Technical Report l:Structural Concepts & Existing Conditions

Evaluate the current design of Hunter's Point.
Summarize the different structural systems present.
Look at gravity and lateral loads and determine controlling shear force.
Spot check gravity system.

Part 1 of Building Statistics is complete and posted on CPEP website

Student Biography page is created and posted on CPEP Website

CPEP website fully functional

All tabs and links work correctly

Have completed draft of home page for CPEP Webiste

9/2/2011- Have complete News Feed completed

First section of Tech Report #1

Includes general building information

Architectural information

Building Statistics 1 Include:

General Project Information

Architectural Features

Building Enclosure Details

Sustainabilty Features

Attended Dreamweaver/CPEP informational seminar

Started CPEP website setup

Sent out thank you letters to Edward Szwarc and Sharvil Patel of Skanska for helping me aquire and start my project.

Recieved signed owner permission to use my building for my thesis project.

Aquired a Skanska Senior Thesis Project.

Was awarded the Hunter's Point South Intermediate and High School in Long Island City, New York.