1. Construction Project Observation & Analysis Dick, Kostick, Wentz M I L L E N N I U M S C I E N C E C O M P L E X February 2, 2010 AE 372 – Assignment #1
10. Topic of Interest Research & Summary Concrete 10 Dick, Kostick, Wentz
11. Concrete Research 1st DISCOVERY & USE Ancient Romans Lost technology until rediscovery, (1756) MODERN CONCRETE Portland Cement, Aggregates, Water Lack of tensile strength is compensated by introduction of steel reinforcing USES IN MSC Slab on Grade, Foundation Walls, Concrete Decking, Shear Wall 11 Dick, Kostick, Wentz
16. Conclusion “Construction is a collaborative effort; everyone has to do their part, from management through subcontractors and suppliers” 16 Dick, Kostick, Wentz
17. References "Millennium Science Complex." Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. Web. 29 Jan. 2010. http://www.huck.psu.edu/facilities/msc. "Millennium Science Complex." Office of Physical Plant. Web. 28 Jan. 2010. http://www.opp.psu.edu/planning-construction/projects/Millennium_Science_Complex. Rushton, Geoff. "Millennium Science Complex to facilitate cutting-edge research." Penn State Live. The Pennnsylvania State University, 19 Sept. 2008. Web. 26 Jan. 2010. http://live.psu.edu/story/34688. Whiting-Turner. Web. 28 Jan. 2010. <http://www.whiting-turner.com/>. "Cement & Concrete Basics." Concrete Basics. 2010. Portland Cement Association, Web. 27 Jan 2010. <http://www.cement.org/basics/concretebasics_concretebasics.asp>. "Concrete Thinking." Cast-In-Place. 2010. Portland Cement Association, Web. 27 Jan 2010. <http://www.concretethinker.com/applications/Cast-in-place.aspx>. "Concrete Network." What is Concrete: Concrete and Cement Define. 2010. Concrete Network, Web. 27 Jan 2010. <http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete.html>. "Ecology Action." Green Building Materials Guide: Concrete Formwork. 2009. EcoAction, Web. 31 Jan 2010. <http://www.ecoact.org/Programs/Green_Building/green_Materials/concrete_formwork.htm>. Jezek, Geno. "History of Concrete." History of Concrete. GenoJezek, Web. 26 Jan 2010. <http://www.howconcreteworks.com/>. 17 Dick, Kostick, Wentz
With this project, we hope to inspire a higher level of interest in the construction and construction management process in addition to a better understanding of the responsibilities of individuals in the construction management field.
Fast-tracking Construction started in July 2008, plans finalized in September 2008Both contracting company (Whiting-Turner Construction Company) and general contractor (Leonard S. Fiore, General Contractor) on site.Whiting-Turner Construction Company specializes in Construction Management projects, including CM at Risk. CM at Risk used for the construction of current Life Science building
