College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Architectural Engineering
Date
12-2021
Primary Advisor
John Lawson, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This senior project was inspired by a project experience during a summer internship in Denver, Colorado at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. After a pipe froze and burst in the 13,000 sq. ft. basement of a two story building built in the 1990’s, an investigation was needed to determine the structural impacts of the event. A site visit was performed to collect data, and it quickly became clear that slab deflections and strength were top priorities. The slab was able to deflect in the basement due to a cardboard void form that was used to accommodate expansive soils. This project will discuss the site visit techniques used to determine areas of concern, an in-depth analysis and discussion of techniques used to accurately predict long-term deflections in flat slabs, and load testing philosophy addressing concerns about slab strength.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/arcesp/164