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Final Report

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Full Final Report

Executive Summary

Report Only

Appendices Only

 

The final report contains an overview of the existing Roberts Pavilion as well as the redesign of the building in reinforced concrete. The structural redesign was broken into two main parts: the gravity system and the lateral system. Redesigning the gravity system consisted of two-way slabs and column design. The lateral system was redesigned to incorporate shear walls and moment frames.

Two breadths were also done in addition to the structural depth. These consisted of an acoustics study and a cost and schedule analysis. The switch from steel to concrete had a large impact on both the acoustics and the construction of the building.

For a short description of the work contained in the report, view the executive summary above. Additional links are provided to the report as well as the appendices separately.

 

 

 

 

*Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on thepages 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 Andrew Voorhees. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have beenincorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the originaldesign.

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