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Michael Szott
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Senior Thesis Presentation
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Presentation Outline
Introduction
Proposed Analysis
Structural Depth Study
o Lateral system redesign
o Gravity system redesign
Breadth Studies
o Acoustics
o Construction cost comparison
Conclusions and Recommendations
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Location
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Location
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Project Overview
Project Team
o Duquesne University
o DRS Architects
o Jendoco Construction
o Atlantic Engineering Services
o Dodson Engineering
o Hornfeck Electrical
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Project Overview
Building Statistics
o Construction dates
o March 2006 December 2007/January2008
o Building occupancy
o Mixed Use retail, student fitness, office, entertainment
o Building size
o 7 stories 125,000 sq. ft.
o Project cost
o $24 million
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Project Overview
Existing Structural System
o Gravity system
o Composite steel construction
o Lateral system
o Concentrically braced frames
o Foundations
o Auger cast piles
o Grade Beams
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Project Overview
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Project Overview
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Proposed Analysis
Lateral Resisting System
o More efficient bracing scheme?
Gravity System Vibration Analysis
o Intermixed activity spaces
o Long span conditions
Interior Acoustical Performance
Impact on Construction Cost
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Three Alternate Bracing Schemes
o Chevron bracing
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Design Criteria Applied Loads
o IBC 2003 o Dead
o ASCE 7-02 o Live
o Snow
IBC2003 section 1616.6 : o Wind
analysis must be performed o Seismic
except when structures are
assigned to Seismic Design
Category A
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Individual Frames: RAM Advanse
o Optimization
o Minimal Weight
o Member check
o Local Buckling
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Modified
Existing - Tension Only Tension/Compression Chevron Bracing K Bracing
LC: DL+0.75LL+0.75W
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Existing Frame Design Chevron Bracing
o HSS 6x4x1/4 8x4x5/8 o HSS 4x3x1/4 10x8x3/8
o Columns: W14x53 132 o Columns: W14x53 211
o Beams: W33x118 o Beams: W24x76
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Lateral System Weight Comparison
Component weights
Bracing Layout HSS Braces Beams/Columns Totals
X-Bracing (T only) 46.5 198.7 245.2
X-Bracing (T-C) 38.4 202.5 240.9
Chevron Bracing 37.9 178.2 216.1
K-Bracing 37.4 192.4 229.8
Chevron Bracing
o Least weight of all systems
o Smallest frame beams
o Controlling deflection limits L/600 or 0.3
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Lateral Redesign
Overall Building Drift (in.)
Bracing Layout Drift @ HR Drift @ IR Drift @ 5th H/400
Existing 5.6 3.3 2.1 3.96
X-Bracing (T/C) 4.6 2.6 1.5 3.96
Chevron Bracing 4.8 2.7 1.5 3.96
K-Bracing 5 2.9 1.6 3.96
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Vibration Design: AISC Design Guide 11
o Floor vibrations due to human activity
o Criteria based on rhythmic activity
o Aerobics
o Dining and Dancing
o Serviceability issue not strength
o Design to avoid personal discomfort
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Four Critical Spaces Analyzed
o 2nd floor Aerobic/Fitness areas
o 3rd floor gymnasium (typical bays)
o 4th floor gymnasium (long spans)
o 5th floor ballroom (long spans)
o Designed for partially loaded bays
o Modified constant k used
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Acceleration Limits
Dancing/Dining 0.02g
Gymnasium 0.10g-0.15g
(i.e. basketball, etc)
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Existing Fitness Framing
o 208 span
o Beams: W12x16 @ 7 o.c.
o Girders: W16x31 (210)
o 314 span
o Beams: W18x40 @ 7 o.c.
o Girders: W18x35 (210)
fn(reqd) (Hz)
Span fn(act) 1st Harmonic 2nd Harmonic ap/g (%g) ao/g (%g)
20' 8" 8.48 5.38 8.03 0.051 0.06
31' 4" 5.18 5.38 8.03 0.45 0.06
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
New Fitness Framing
o 314 span
o Beams: W21x83 @ 7 o.c.
o Girders: W21x83 (210)
fn(reqd) (Hz)
Span fn(act) 1st Harmonic 2nd Harmonic ap/g (%g) ao/g (%g)
20' 8" 8.48 5.38 8.03 0.051 0.06
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Existing Ballroom Framing
o 796 span
o Beams: W36x210 @ 7 o.c.
o Girders: W27x84 (210)
o Criteria not met
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Ballroom Redesign
o Departure from Design Guide 11
o Partial loading vs. Fully loaded bays
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
New Ballroom Framing
o Conventional
o Beams: W40x372 @ 7 o.c.
o Girders: W30x90 (210)
o Castellated Beams
o Modified wide flange sections
o Lighter and more stiff
o Economical
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Castellated Ballroom Framing
o 796 span
o Beams: CB50x221 @ 7 o.c.
o Girders: W27x84 (210)
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Structural Depth: Gravity Redesign
Framing Weight (kips)
Floor Use (Floor #) Existing Alternate
Ballroom (5th) 428.9 406.2
Gym (4th) 377.5 321.9
Gym (3rd) 127.4 162.8
Aerobic (2nd) 132.2 153.8
Totals 1066 1044.7
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Breadth Study: Construction Cost
Castellated Sections
o Less material, reduced material cost
o 2 man hours to convert from wide flange to castellated
o in general, spans longer than 40 can recoup these costs.
- Billy Milligan, VP of CMC Steel Products
Delivery
o From Hope, AR
o Distance: 1015 miles
o Cost: $65,500
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Breadth Study: Construction Cost
Existing G ravity Fram ing per Floor (not including O+P)
Floor No. Material/Fabrication Labor/Delivery Totals
2 $148,817.05 $10,943.67 $159,760.72
3 $143,289.60 $11,070.40 $154,360.00
4 $453,475.10 $10,612.77 $464,087.87 Material savings, greater than
5 $452,528.50 $9,665.95 $462,194.45
$1,240,403.04
fabrication costs
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Breadth Study: Construction Cost
Lateral Frames
o Structural tubing more expensive than wide flange sections
o Fabrication and connection costs
o Chevrons bracing: least material = least cost
o Frame beams considerably smaller
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
Conclusions and Recommendations
A chevron bracing scheme offers a reduction in
weight and material
Redesigning the lateral system will save on material
costs
Castellated beams improve floor vibrations and
decrease floor weight over long spans
Gravity system costs increase slightly
Suggested improvements are cost feasible
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility
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Questions??
Michael J. Szott
Structural Option
Duquesne University Multipurpose Facility