The objective of this project is to create a more effective structural design for the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub building at Pennsylvania State University.
Sponsored by: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Team Members
Shane Stevenson Samantha Carr Spencer Wilson Juliana Farr
Instructor: Sayed M. Soleimani
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Project Summary
Overview
This project is the redesign of the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub building at Pennsylvania State University. Given original architectural drawings, structural drawings were created modifying any complications within the building using ASCE 7-22 and AISC Steel Construction Manual. A SAP2000 model was then created and modified throughout to design a structure that is both safe and sustainable.
Objectives
The objective of this project was to create a design of the building that is more sustainable and simplified the shored construction process. Complications such as the removal of the cantilever and adjustment of column placement were implemented into the model. The overall building deflection was then calculated using ASCE 7-22 code requirements.
Approach
Designing the building was a multi-step approach:
-Convert architectural drawings into preliminary structural drawings and determine floor layout.
-Calculate loads based on ASCE 7-22.
-Create a model on SAP2000 based on the structural drawings and loads.
-Select final member sizing for columns, composite beams, and lateral bracing.
-Designed other structural elements such as footing, splice, welded connection, and base plate.
Outcomes
After finalizing the design plan for the structure presented, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub has been designed sufficiently given the loadings and constraints in State College, Pennsylvania. We have selected W14x30 composite beams, W12x30 and W0x15 columns, and HSS 12x12x5/8” lateral bracing. The model stayed within ASCE 7-22 code requirements for total building deflection.