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Proposal

Breadth #1-Structural

My first breadth analysis is for the roof system.  Understanding the loads for the  building is important to understand what roof system will be used. By calculating what forces will be on the roof and what is allowed, I can see what system will bet fit the building.

Breadth #2-Mechanical

The second breadth is focused with the Green Building Challenge Analysis. Understanding the energy usage and the mechanical systems will help me focus on what is environmentally helpful and what can be cut back.

Proposal

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Penn State
AE
AE Computer Labs
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Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages 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 Matthew McDonald. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.
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