1. Robert Adkins Et 494 Instructor: Dr. Cris Koutsougeras Advisor: Mr. Rode 12/04/2013

2.  My senior design project will embody many disciplines from the engineering profession.  In particular, my project will demonstrate modern construction based engineering techniques that I have learned throughout my career at southeastern.  For this project I will fully design a multiple family home that will resemble a traditional New Orleans style home.

3.  Rough design sketch  Construction estimate  Detailed project schedule  Property and structural drawings (preformed on AutoCAD)  Property analysis

4.  Investigated different types of structures  Took basic measurements to assist in design  Researched current building code in different areas to insure proper design for structure in this area.

5.  The site I choose for my project is in Lakeview.  Lakeview is a community in New Orleans and was hit hard by hurricane Katrina and because of this all construction on new homes in this area must be raised.  Lot size: 50 x 145 6910 ORLEANS AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124 (LAKEVIEW)

6.  When building a house in New Orleans engineers face several building requirements and constraints.  All new homes build in New Orleans (Lakeview area) must be raised.  The height someone must build their home is based on FEMA BFE (base flood elevation) requirements.  The BFE for the area my building is between 1.5 ft – 3.5 ft.

9.  Through my investigations and research I decided the suitable height for my structure should be 4ft or 48in.  Using this elevation will ultimately decrease the structures chances of being devastated by flooding.  To achieve this elevation proper foundation support is critical.

10.  Footings for each post will consist of 24”x24”x12” concrete block pads with #4 rebar ties for support.  The exterior foundation walls will consist of 24”x24”x12” concrete around the perimeter of the structure.  Due to soil conditions in this area purlins must be utilized to decrease the chance of foundation and structure damage due to the land sinking.

11.  Posts typically extend from separate concrete footings to beams or girders that are connected to the foundation.  Posts are spaced at standard intervals around the perimeter of the building and at intermediate points beneath the building.  I have utilized a post and beam foundation.

12.  The post will consist of concrete masonry units. (CMU)  The post will consist of 5 CMU stacked with #3 rebar that will secure or tie into concrete pads.  The rebar is used to strengthen the structures foundation.  The post will be filled with concrete for additional support.  The post will support girder beam.

14.  A girder is a structural support which is designed to carry transverse loads, and to transfer those loads to vertical supports such as columns.  The building I have design will use 6”x8” girder.  The girder will be spliced and connected using steal plates located above each post.

15.  Floor joist- 2”x12”x20’ using these joist will allow me to span approximately 20’9’’ (16’’oc).  Each floor joist will be connected using joist hangers.  Rim joist- 2”x12”x20’  Sill plate- 2”x8”x8’ (treated) the sill plate will be secured to foundation using 5/8” anchor bolts (24”oc)  ¾” plywood for flooring (tongue and groove)

16.  Wall studs – 2”x4”x10’ (16’’oc)  Corner post- (3) 2”x4”x10’  King stud- 2”x4”x10’  Header- 2”x6”  Top and Bottom Plate- 2”x4”x8’ (double top plate and treated bottom plate)  Windows- 2’x3’ and 6’x6’  Doors- 80”x36”x1 ¾”  Center wall  Wall studs- 2”x4”x10’ (staggered)  Top and Bottom Plate- 2”x6”x8’

17.  My structure has a Gable Style roof.  Ceiling joist- 2”x8” (16”oc)  Rafter- 2”x6” (24”oc)  Pitch- 8/12  Ridge beam- 2”x12”  Gable wall studs- 2”x4”  Sheathing- ½” plywood  Felt paper- 15lb  Shingles- Three tab 36’’x12”

25.  Scheduling is the process of breaking down a large project into smaller activities to determine the amount of time each activity will take.  Each activities beginning will depend on a previous activity.  The schedule will identify the total time duration of a project as well as each activities time duration  Project Name : New Orleans Multiply family home Project Name : New Orleans Multiply family home  Start Date: 06/03/2013 Start Date: 06/03/2013  End Date: 12/27/2013 End Date: 12/27/2013  Total Duration: 208 days Total Duration: 208 days  Total Working Days : 151 days Total Working Days : 151 days Et 494 (backup)\Et 494 Schedule.xlsx

27. Timeline 01/22/2013 – 02/07/2013  Determine structure design 02/07/2013 – 02/14/2013  Research and investigate different design possibilities 02/14/2013 – 02/21/2013  Design foundation 02/21/2013 – 02/28/2013  Design wall system 02/28/2013 – 03/18/2013  Begin foundation estimate 03/18/2013 – 03/28/2013  Design roof system and begin wall system estimate 03/28/2013 – 04/12/2103  Begin roof estimate 04/12/2013 – 04/22/2013  Complete estimate and design 04/22/2013 – 05/10/2013  Finalize all aspect of project, make adjustments as needed, and verify project outcome with advisor

28. Timeline 08/21/2013 – 10/20/2013  Perform detailed drawings of structure on auto cad 10/20/2013 – 10/27/2013  Perform detailed schedule 10/27/2013 – 10/30/2013  Make adjustments to drawings and schedule according to design 10/30/2013 – 11/15/2013  Finalize scheduling and begin detailed estimate according to complete drawings 11/15/2013 – 11/28/2013  Finish detailed estimate on excel 11/28/2013 – 12/05/2013  Finish all aspects of project (design, drawings, schedule, and estimate)