1. ECMC Skilled Nursing Facility - Buffalo, NY - Brian Brunnet Structural Option AE 482 – Senior Thesis Dr. Ali Memari

2. 1. Project Background 2. Scope of Work 3. Structural Depth Study i. Foundation System ii. Gravity System iii. Lateral Force Resisting System 4. Mechanical Breadth 5. Construction Management Breadth 6. Summary of Conclusions 7. Acknowledgments Foundation System Foundation System Redesign: Adequate Bedrock depth is Large Deep Foundations Recommended Used Spread Footing on Bedrock for Design

3. 1. Project Background 2. Scope of Work 3. Structural Depth Study i. Foundation System ii. Gravity System iii. Lateral Force Resisting System 4. Mechanical Breadth 5. Construction Management Breadth 6. Summary of Conclusions 7. Acknowledgments Gravity System Gravity System Redesign: Composite Beam Design Similar Dead and Live Loads Live Load Reductions Considered

4. 1. Project Background 2. Scope of Work 3. Structural Depth Study i. Foundation System ii. Gravity System iii. Lateral Force Resisting System 4. Mechanical Breadth 5. Construction Management Breadth 6. Summary of Conclusions 7. Acknowledgments Mechanical System Mechanical System Check: Temperatures and Thermal Effect on building calculated for Los Angeles, CA AHU’s checked for adequacy in new location