Basement Systems Inc. - 33 Progress
Seymour, CT
David A. Kinsley
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OPTION
BREADTH STUDIES
Along with the four analyses, it is important to illustrate breadth skills in at least two option areas outside of the construction focus. These breadths will show the knowledge gained through the Penn State Architectural Engineering Program. Of these four analyses, two have the chance to be examined further as outside breadth topics. The two type of breadths that will be studied are: structural and mechanical breadths.
Structural Breadth
The first breadth study is within the first analysis, alternate retaining wall. In that analysis, an evaluation between three supports of excavation systems will be compared. Each system will be assets by the impact of the overall project schedule and cost. To help understand the foundation retaining wall, a structural analysis will be completed. A soil load analysis will be calculated. In addition to the soil load, a structural dead and live load for the building will be calculated to ensure the wall can support the weight from above. After analyzing all of the loads, a retaining wall can be designed. This design will be used and compared to the existing retaining wall. To help accomplish this structural breadth, a portion of the retaining wall will be analyzed and generalized to the entire area.
Mechanical Breadth
The second breadth study is within the second analysis, mechanical duct shape. In this analysis, there will be a study of the original rectangular ductwork. This ductwork will then be analyzed and calculated to find areas where round ductwork can be implemented. The mechanical breadth performed will include taking the existing rectangular ductwork and redesigning it into round or oval ductwork. Calculate the amount of reduced leakage from the system to see if smaller equipment size can be used. Air quality control, and long term savings will be assessed to see if the redesign is appropriate for this building.