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Thesis Proposal

The proposed redesign of CT-1 includes duplicating the building in another location, and adjusting the mechanical systems based off of changes in climate. Currently, CT-1 is located in Port Canaveral, FL, which falls into Climate Zone 2A. CT-1 will be duplicated in Astoria, Oregon, which falls into Climate Zone 4C. The climate change alone will provide enough difference to justify redesigning the entire mechanical system of the building, as different outdoor conditions play a big role in system selection and performance. The purpose of this thesis is to provide educational value to future builders that want to know what it takes to relocate a building and how to redesign the mechanical system accordingly.

 

CT-1 currently employs an electric resistance heating system, which will prove to be inefficient and expesive to run in a colder climate.  This system will be upgraded to a geothermal heat pump system which will come at a higher initial cost, but will provide higher energy savings in the long run.  The building envelope will also be modified in accordance with ASHRAE design guides.  An energy model comparison will be made in order to determine the effects of building envelope on mechanical system performance.  

Construction Management Breadth

In order to detect leaks in the roof that cause infiltration and maintenance issues, an electric field vector mapping (EFVM) roofing membrane will be researched and applied to the roof of the building.  The crew that will apply the membrane will be selected from RSMeans, and the scheduling will be created using Primavera.  The cost of the EFVM roofing membrane will be calculated using RSMeans, and a lifecycle cost analysis will be performed on the new roofing system. 

Structural Breadth

Since CT-1 is being redesigned to work in Oregon, the introduction of snow loads must be considered, as well as the new rooftop unit sizes. These two scenarios will play a critical role in structural roof design, which will be performed using Vulcraft roofing catalogs and structural loading calculations.

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