Analysis I - Tower A2 Fitness Center Ceiling
Tower A2 of the Mid Atlantic Mixed-Use Building has a fitness center located on the Level 09 amenities floor. Currently, the ceiling of this space is constructed of painted drywall. This analysis will analyze the noise impacts of the Tower A2 fitness center on the Level 10 condominium units and propose four alternative ceiling assemblies in an attempt to reduce sound transmission.
Analysis II - Precast Concrete Envelope
Towers A1 and A2 of the Mid Atlantic Mixed-Use Building have a precast concrete envelope. Analysis II will investigate if using an alternative glass curtainwall facade could reduce cost and schedule on envelope construction. Additionally, an energy analysis will be performed to determine the efficiency of each facade system.
Analysis III - Cast-In-Place Concrete Structure
Currently, the structure of the Mid Atlantic Mixed-Use Building is made of cast-in-place concrete. Analysis III will redesign the structure of Tower A3 Level 10 by using structural steel. Cost and schedule impacts will then be analyzed.
Analysis IV - Holiday Impacts on Construction Safety
During holiday seasons there tends to be an increase in job site accidents. Analysis IV will determine why safety seems to deteriorate in the days immediately before and after a holiday, and then propose ideas for how to reduce accidents during these times.
Acoustical Breadth
An analysis of the current gypsum board ceiling in the A2 fitness center will be conducted as part of Analysis I. After measuring the STC values of the current ceiling, a new ceiling made of acoustical ceiling tiles will be designed for better noise cancelling quality.
Structural Breadth
As part of Analysis II, a typical bay of Tower A3's cast in place concrete will be re-designed into a structural steel system. Following the structure re-design a load analysis will be performed on lower levels of the building.