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Summary

The alternate structural system purposed in this report is a 6.5-inch-thick two-way post-tensioned slab for a majority of the superstructure. The benefits of a post-tensioned floor system consider the current structural system’s possible inefficiencies in that it allows for larger spans between columns along with the possibility of cantilevered slab edges. An alternate lateral system is also included in this report in response to the current lateral force resisting system consisting of three full-building-height shear walls. The alternate system involves the interaction between the post-tensioned slab and columns in a moment resisting frame system.

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Penn State

AE

AE Computer Labs

Contact David: dak5365@psu.edu

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 David A. Klein. 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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