Title page for E-project-031008-092534

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2008-03-10

Authors
Matthew Fuhrmeister, CE
Kathleen E Nehmer, CE
Adam R Tracy, CE

URN E-project-031008-092534

Title Structural and Fire Analysis of the Wachusett Building

Advisor
Albano, Leonard D., CE

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
This project focuses on the structural analysis and renovation of the Wachusett building on Winter Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Allowable Stress Design was employed to determine the ability of the building to withstand loads from various multiple use scenarios. Strategies to add structural integrity and strength were investigated where necessary, including the utilization of structural steel beams. Additional study topics included the addition of a cantilever balcony and a fire safety analysis of the building addressing means of egress and the installation of an automatic sprinkler system.

Files
MQP.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2008-03-10
Authors	Matthew Fuhrmeister, CE Kathleen E Nehmer, CE Adam R Tracy, CE
URN	E-project-031008-092534
Title	Structural and Fire Analysis of the Wachusett Building
Advisor	Albano, Leonard D., CE
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This project focuses on the structural analysis and renovation of the Wachusett building on Winter Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Allowable Stress Design was employed to determine the ability of the building to withstand loads from various multiple use scenarios. Strategies to add structural integrity and strength were investigated where necessary, including the utilization of structural steel beams. Additional study topics included the addition of a cantilever balcony and a fire safety analysis of the building addressing means of egress and the installation of an automatic sprinkler system.
Files	MQP.pdf