This project focuses on the structural analysis and renovation of the Wachusett building on Winter Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Allowable Stress Design was employed to determine the ability of the building to withstand loads from various multiple use scenarios. Strategies to add structural integrity and strength were investigated where necessary, including the utilization of structural steel beams. Additional study topics included the addition of a cantilever balcony and a fire safety analysis of the building addressing means of egress and the installation of an automatic sprinkler system.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Tracy, Adam R
• Nehmer, Kathleen E
• Fuhrmeister, Matthew

Contributors

• William , Keller

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031008-092534

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-03-10

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright