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Breadth Studies

Structural Breadth:

The structural breadth for my thesis proposal is embedded into the analysis topic, Infinity Structural System vs. Existing Structural Masonry Block & Plank System. In order to conduct this construction depth, I will have to redesign the structural system for the PSU Abington Student Apartments in order to conduct and carry out my research plan to demonstrate the advantages of utilizing the Infinity structural system over the project’s existing structural masonry block & plank system.

Acoustics Breadth:

The acoustics breadth for my thesis proposal is part of the construction depth of comparing a precast facade brick system vs. a hand-laid brick facade system. The breadth entails comparing the STC values for each system and ensuring that if the precast facade brick system was adopted, it would still satisfy building acoustics requirements

Original Proposal

Revised Proposal

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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 Steven Mezzacappa. 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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