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OLUTIONS
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2008 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
September 24–27, 2008
Denver, Colorado
SPONSORED BY
The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)
of the American Society of Civil Engineers
EDITED BY
Mohammed Ettouney, Ph.D., P.E.
Published by the American Society of Civil Engineers
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Preface
There are many types and flavors of buildings which include residential, office, health
care, government, as well as many others. Advancing the performance of buildings at
reasonable costs has been perhaps one of the most important goals of human
ingenuity. This is very well evidenced by the evolution of buildings since the dawn of
time until now. Here, at the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) of the American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) we are proud that our mission is to promote an
integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to the planning, design, construction and
operation of buildings. As such, we feel that AEI is at the forefront of enhancing the
very quality of human experience at reasonable costs.
One of the strategies that AEI uses to achieve such a mission is a two-dimensional
strategy. First, AEI tries to incorporate several stakeholders in the building
community such as architects, builders, construction managers, and civil, structural,
mechanical, electrical engineers, as well as specialty engineers such as fire protection,
acoustical, control systems, geotechnical, and environmental engineers. Second, AEI
tries to address the many technical subjects that relate to the building community
including aesthetics, functionality, performance, life safety, security efficiency,
economy, and sustainability. The smooth, efficient and clear integration of the
stakeholders and the technical issues is the roadmap to achieving the above-
mentioned goal.
To that end, the 2008 Architectural Engineering Conference was held in Denver,
Colorado from September 25 to September 27. The sixty-seven papers in this
conference Proceedings cover a wide range of topics of interest to the architectural
engineering community. The wealth of topics reflects both the breadth of the
Architectural Engineering discipline as well as its importance to everyday safety,
efficiency, optimal cost-benefit and comfort of buildings as an integral symbol of
modern societies. Topics covered in the Proceedings include: Building Information
Modeling (BIM), Multi-hazard Designs, Forensics, Construction Management,
Design, Structural Behavior, Building Envelope, Structural Glazing, Noise and
Vibration Control in Buildings, Building Safety and Security, Efficiency, Comfort,
Planning, Facilities Management, Sustainability, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis. The
Proceedings reflects the goal of the Architectural Engineering Institute which is the
integration of engineered systems within buildings, thus ensuring building safety,
security, and comfort efficiently and at a reasonable cost.
The Conference owes its success to the contributions of many individuals.
The authors provided much of the technical content of the Conference. The
Reviewers (Gary Brown, P.E., Nanci Buscemi, P.E., Scott Campbell, Ph.D., P.E.,
Amar Chaker, Ph.D., Kenna Chapin, P.E., Adam Hapij, P.E., Richard Klinger, Ph.D.,
P.E., Ali Memari, Ph.D., P.E., Kevin Parfitt, P.E., James Ruggieri, P.E., David
Weggel, Ph.D., P.E.) ensured the quality of the Proceedings through their expertise.
Dr. Amar A. Chaker, Director of the Architectural Engineering Institute, provided
extensive technical assistance and logistical support. Lucy King and Megan
DiGerlando of ASCE provided timely assistance. The efforts of the Session
Moderators and Workshop Instructors contributed to the success of the Conference.
The Steering Committee provided advice and guidance in many critical phases
including the planning, reviewing, program development, student activities, career
fair, and sponsorship. The editor expresses his sincere appreciation to all of these
dedicated individuals.
This Conference would not have been possible without the financial support of the
many generous Sponsors whose contributions are gratefully acknowledged.
Editor
Mohammed Ettouney, Ph.D., P.E., F.AEI
Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Acknowledgments
Steering Committee
Tom Babacz, P.E.
Consulting Engineer, Phoenixville, PA
Mohammed Ettouney, Ph.D., P.E. (Editor and Chair)
Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Edd Gibson, Ph.D., P.E.
University of Alabama
Sam Haberman, LEED AP
M-E Engineers, Inc.
Gary Higbee, A.I.A.
Steel Institute of New York
Mark Montgomery, P.E., LEED AP
CCRD Partners
Charles Meyer, P.E.
Henry Adams, LLC
Jay Puckett, Ph.D., P.E.
University of Wyoming
Jeff Sawarynski, P.E.
M-E Engineers, Inc.
Clarence Waters, Ph.D., P.E.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Reviewers
Gary Brown, P.E.
Professional Services Industries, Inc.
Nanci Buscemi, P.E.
Front, Inc.
Scott Campbell, Ph.D., P.E.
Structural Analysis Consulting Group
Amar Chaker, Ph.D.
American Society of Civil Engineers
Kenna Chapin, P.E.
Wallace Engineering
Adam Hapij, P.E.
Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Richard Klinger, Ph.D., P.E.
University of Texas at Austin
Ali Memari, Ph.D., P.E.
Pennsylvania State University
Charles Meyer, P.E.
Henry Adams, LLC
Kevin Parfitt, P.E.
Pennsylvania State University
James Ruggieri, P.E.
General Machine Corporation
David Weggel, Ph.D., P.E.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Special Thanks To
Amar Chaker, Ph.D. (AEI Director)
ASCE
Robert Bowman (AEI Coordinator)
ASCE
Table of Contents
Architectural Engineering Education
Architectural Engineering Capstone Design Courses
A Team Approach to Problem-Based Learning
Julia Keen
Blast Effects and Protective Structures? An Interdisciplinary Course for Military
Cadets
M. Zineddin and Donald J. Lewis
Robotics and Automation in Construction Industry
V. S. S. Kumar, I. Prasanthi, and Anu Leena
Emerging Trends in AE Education in the US
The Nation's Architectural Engineering Programs: A Diverse Group
Allen C. Estes and Hector Estrada
From CAD to BIM: Exploring the BIM Paradigm Shift in Engineering
Education through Faculty and Student Perspectives
From CAD to BIM: Constructing Opportunities in Architectural Education
Christopher Livingston
From CAD to BIM: Educational Strategies for the Coming Paradigm Shift
A. S. Denzer and K. E. Hedges
From CAD to BIM: The Engineering Student Perspective
D. Weber and K. E. Hedges
From CAD to BIM: The Experience of Architectural Education with Building
Information Modeling
Sarah Berwald
Architectural Systems
HVAC Systems
Experimental Verification of the Static Method for Seismic Design of Vibration-
Isolated HVAC Equipment
Saeed Fathali and André Filiatrault
MEP Systems
Using Building Information Modeling to Improve the Mechanical, Electrical, and
Plumbing Coordination Process for Buildings
Thomas M. Korman, Lonny Simonian, and Elbert Speidel
Building Envelope
Curtain Wall Forensics and Resistance to Extreme Loading Events
Innovative Products for Curtain Walls: Investigation of Anti-Reflective Glass
Coating
Anthony D. Cinnamon
Renovation of a 1970s Glass Curtain Wall
Bruce S. Kaskel, Steven G. Naggatz, and Steven J. Helfrich
Role of Information Flow Management in the Design and Construction of Exterior
Wall Systems
Andreas Phelps and Michael Horman
Envelope Design and Construction Criteria
High-Performance Cement Plaster (Stucco) Systems
D. L. Bern and F. F. Grant
Building Materials
Composite and Innovative Materials in Buildings
Experimental Evaluation of the Effect of Two Different Types of Drywall Joint
Compound on Shear Capacity of Wood-Frame Walls
Ali M. Memari and Matt Sambol
Use of FRP Panels as Reinforced Segmental Retaining Walls Units
Simran Tiwana and Jesus Larralde
Concrete Inhomogeneity of Vertical Cast-in-Place Elements in Skeleton-Type
Buildings
Vitaliy I. Veretennykov, Anatoliy M. Yugov, Andriy O. Dolmatov, Maksym S. Bulavytskyi,
Dmytro I. Kukharev, and Artem S. Bulavytskyi
Polymer Composites
Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymer
Muang-sangop Seniwongse
Properties of Materials
Experimental Behavior of Triangular Laminated Glass Lites
M. M. El-Shami, S. A. Kandil, and M. Abdel Halim
Building Security
Building Security Standards
Parking Garage Security and Lighting
Robert C. McConnell
Security for Critical Infrastructure Protection
An Integrated Framework for Enhancing Campus Security
Song Xing and Ching-hui Lin
Developing Protective Strategies for Critical Building Infrastructures Potentially
Subjected to Malevolent Threats
Rudolph V. Matalucci and Jon T. Matalucci
Building Structural Systems
Progressive Collapse
The Role of Foundation Design in Progressive Collapse of Buildings
N. O. Nawari
Structural Analysis and Design
Numerical Analysis of Curved Thin Beams on Winkler Foundation
Adel A. Al-Azzawi
Ambient Environmental Effects on Experimental Modal Analysis
Andrew D. Sorensen, Travis Schafer, and Ece Erdogmus
Comparative Studies of IMRF and SMRF
Najif Ismail
Comparison of Measured Modal Properties and Walking Accelerations with
Analytical Predictions for a Slender Monumental Stair
Brad Davis and Thomas M. Murray
Simulation of Reinforced Concrete Slab Behavior under Impact Loading
M. Zineddin
Comparisons of Measured Modal Properties with Finite Element Analysis
Predictions for a Composite Slab Floor
Brad Davis and Thomas M. Murray
Effects of Bottom Chord Extensions on the Static and Dynamic Performance of Steel
Joist Supported Floors
Onur Avci, Mehdi Setareh, and Thomas M. Murray
Fiber Reinforced Mortar Mixtures for the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of
Existing Masonry Structures
C. Armwood, A. Sorensen, B. Skourup, and E. Erdogmus
Impact of Fastener-Deck Attachment on the Wind Uplift Resistance of Mechanically
Attached Roofing Systems
Suda Molleti, Steven Kee Ping Ko, and Bas A. Baskaran
Numerical Modeling of Adhesive Applied Roofing Systems for Wind Uplift
Resistance Evaluation-A Pilot Study
B. Murty, A. Baskaran, and H. Tanaka
Practical Design Guidelines for Steel Diagrid Structures
Kyoung Sun Moon
