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COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUMFAME & MUSEUM

Nashville, TennesseeNashville, Tennessee

David L Clark IIPennsylvania State University

Architectural design Structural Engineer

Senior Project Spring 2004

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an Old Country Church”an Old Country Church”- Seab Tuck III


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumThe ArchitectsThe Architects

Tuck-Hinton ArchitectsAcknowledgments

Tennessee Bicentennial Capitol MallFirst Center for the Visual ArtsTennessee Aquarium IMAX CenterChattanooga Visitor CenterAllen Bell Tower at Lipscomb UniversityTennessee World War II MemorialCumberland Science Museum AdditionTennessee Carillon at the Bicentennial Mall96th Bell on Capitol Hill

Tuck & HintonTuck & Hinton


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumThe Architects Integrated All Of These and The Architects Integrated All Of These and

More Into The Building’s FormMore Into The Building’s Form

General storesGeneral stores Pickup TrucksPickup TrucksCountry churchesCountry churches Vintage carsVintage carsRailroadsRailroads Musical instrumentsMusical instrumentsBridgesBridges Classic country songsClassic country songsSilosSilos PrisonsPrisonsAnd anything that might have inspired musicians.And anything that might have inspired musicians.


Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

A Paradigm A Paradigm Would Be Would Be The Front The Front

FacadeFacadeDo You See A…Do You See A…Giant keyboard, Giant keyboard,

a 19a 1957 Chevy Tail Fin,57 Chevy Tail Fin,Prison Bars, &Prison Bars, &A Bass Clef?A Bass Clef?


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumInterior Of Interior Of

The The Museum’sMuseum’s

is inspired by is inspired by country country storesstores that that feature feature

large façades and large façades and signage but aresignage but are really really

intimate spacesintimate spaceswhere people come to where people come to

socialize and socialize and exchange informationexchange information.



Conservatory’sConservatory’s

heavy steel frame is heavy steel frame is inspired by the inspired by the

railroadsrailroads andand bridgesbridgesthat connected the that connected the small towns were small towns were

country music came country music came from.from.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumHall of fame’sHall of fame’s

cylindrical shape is based on the cylindrical shape is based on the waterwater towerstowers that that nourished steam engines nourished steam engines and and graingrain silossilos dotting dotting rural landscapes.rural landscapes.

Four concentric circles Four concentric circles represent the represent the 7878--, 45, 45--, & , & 3333-- RMP recordsRMP records and the and the compact disccompact disc creates the creates the stair stepping roof.stair stepping roof.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumStructural Depth ProposalStructural Depth Proposal

GluedGlued--Laminated Timber Architectural RedesignLaminated Timber Architectural RedesignConstruction BreadthConstruction Breadth

Cost ComparisonCost ComparisonLighting BreadthLighting Breadth

Day lighting with SkylightsDay lighting with SkylightsMechanical BreadthMechanical Breadth

Ice Thermal Storage SystemIce Thermal Storage SystemArchitectural BreadthArchitectural Breadth

GluedGlued--laminated Timber Architectural Redesignlaminated Timber Architectural RedesignSenior Project Spring 2004


GluedGlued--Laminated Timber Architectural RedesignLaminated Timber Architectural Redesign

Cost ComparisonCost Comparison

Day lighting with SkylightsDay lighting with Skylights

Ice Thermal Storage SystemIce Thermal Storage System

GluedGlued--laminated Timber Architectural Redesignlaminated Timber Architectural Redesign

Construction BreadthConstruction Breadth

Lighting BreadthLighting Breadth

Mechanical BreadthMechanical Breadth

Architectural BreadthArchitectural Breadth

Structural Depth ProposalStructural Depth Proposal



The interior The interior design was design was inspired by inspired by country stores, country stores, and I believe a and I believe a lot more can be lot more can be done to achieve done to achieve this. this.



This is what I This is what I personally personally

think of when think of when the term the term country country general general storestore is is

mentioned.mentioned.



So How Can We Make This Look More Like A So How Can We Make This Look More Like A Country General Store?Country General Store?

The most observant choice is the surroundThe most observant choice is the surround--ness of natural wood ness of natural wood for it’s simple, rustic charm that provides a warm, downfor it’s simple, rustic charm that provides a warm, down--home atmosphere and believe would recapture America’s home atmosphere and believe would recapture America’s earlier days. earlier days. This will be our “prime directive”This will be our “prime directive”..

And we have two constructible methods:And we have two constructible methods:1)1) Enfolding all of the steel beams & columns with wood.Enfolding all of the steel beams & columns with wood.2)2) Or replace the steel structure with a wooden structure.Or replace the steel structure with a wooden structure.



Alternative 1: Enfolding the steel with wood:Alternative 1: Enfolding the steel with wood:This is not really desired because it presents a false sense This is not really desired because it presents a false sense

of an honest structure.of an honest structure.

Alternative 2: Change the steel to wood:Alternative 2: Change the steel to wood:This illustrates the true veracity of the structure and is This illustrates the true veracity of the structure and is

the preferential.the preferential.



Alternative 1: Enfolding the steel with wood:Alternative 1: Enfolding the steel with wood:This is not really desired because it presents a false sense This is not really desired because it presents a false sense

of an honest structure.of an honest structure.

Alternative 2: Change the steel to wood:Alternative 2: Change the steel to wood:This illustrates the true veracity of the structure and This illustrates the true veracity of the structure and

is the preferential.is the preferential.So the motivation is to have an honest structure.So the motivation is to have an honest structure.



So You Might Be Asking What Is AnSo You Might Be Asking What Is An

Honest Structure?Honest Structure?Well an honest structure is…Well an honest structure is…

A structure that supports itself by its true identity.A structure that supports itself by its true identity.

Case in point:Case in point:

An honest structure: An honest structure: Eiffel Tower (Supported by what you see).Eiffel Tower (Supported by what you see).A nonA non--honest structure: honest structure: St. Louis Arch (The arch has no structural St. Louis Arch (The arch has no structural

capabilities, it’s a postcapabilities, it’s a post--tensioning concrete structure).tensioning concrete structure).Senior Project Spring 2004


So How Much Steel To Replace With Wood?So How Much Steel To Replace With Wood?

All of it?All of it?Could build the entire museum out of wood. This would be a trueCould build the entire museum out of wood. This would be a true honest honest

structure but would be expensive and have to consider cost. structure but would be expensive and have to consider cost. Besides we’re only looking for what you can see.Besides we’re only looking for what you can see.

Or Partial? Or Partial? Could only replace what is seen by visitors, this would be more Could only replace what is seen by visitors, this would be more cost cost

minded and believed to be acceptable as an honest structure.minded and believed to be acceptable as an honest structure.



And This Is The Choice We’re Going WithAnd This Is The Choice We’re Going WithAll of it?All of it?Could build the entire museum out of wood. This would be a trueCould build the entire museum out of wood. This would be a true honest honest

structure but would be expensive and have to consider cost. structure but would be expensive and have to consider cost. Besides we’re only looking for aesthesis.Besides we’re only looking for aesthesis.

Partial Partial Could only replace what is seen by visitors, this would be more Could only replace what is seen by visitors, this would be more cost cost

minded and believed to be acceptable as an honest structure.minded and believed to be acceptable as an honest structure.

By the way, least cost is not an issue.By the way, least cost is not an issue.Senior Project Spring 2004


What Part Of The Museum’s What Part Of The Museum’s

Structure is Seen?Structure is Seen?

First floor are staff & mechanical areas.First floor are staff & mechanical areas.Second & third floors are visitor areas.Second & third floors are visitor areas.Fourth floor are office spaces.Fourth floor are office spaces.The structure is open from the second floor to the roof.The structure is open from the second floor to the roof.



What Are We Replacing?What Are We Replacing?

Second floor frame will be left in it’s present condition and acSecond floor frame will be left in it’s present condition and act as a fire t as a fire barrier between the first and upper floors because of high barrier between the first and upper floors because of high combustible areas (i.e. the commercial kitchen on the first floocombustible areas (i.e. the commercial kitchen on the first floor).r).

Second floor will be accorded interior wood columns.Second floor will be accorded interior wood columns.Third & fourth floor will be accorded a wood floor frame and intThird & fourth floor will be accorded a wood floor frame and interior erior

columns.columns.The monoThe mono--sloped roof will be accorded heavy timber trusses.sloped roof will be accorded heavy timber trusses.The exterior frame will be left in it’s present condition for veThe exterior frame will be left in it’s present condition for very important ry important

reasons.reasons.Senior Project Spring 2004


Those Reasons are? LateralThose Reasons are? Lateral

Least important, the exterior frame is the lateral system for thLeast important, the exterior frame is the lateral system for the building, e building, which isn’t necessary a problem with a wood frame.which isn’t necessary a problem with a wood frame.

But more important, since we are building a 3 story wood frame oBut more important, since we are building a 3 story wood frame on top n top of a 1 story steel frame, there needs to be connections for storof a 1 story steel frame, there needs to be connections for story y shear transfer. This would require a very large connection to shear transfer. This would require a very large connection to join join the two materials. That’s why continuous columns are used with the two materials. That’s why continuous columns are used with splices, which is what we have.splices, which is what we have.



So Here Is What We Are DoingSo Here Is What We Are Doing

We’re going to replace the upper core of the building with We’re going to replace the upper core of the building with wood, leaving the entire exterior frame and first bay in wood, leaving the entire exterior frame and first bay in its present condition for lateral stability and fire its present condition for lateral stability and fire separation, respectively, and shelter the building with separation, respectively, and shelter the building with a heavy timber truss roof.a heavy timber truss roof.



Before We Think About Designing With Before We Think About Designing With Wood We Need To Confirm WithWood We Need To Confirm With

A Building Code A Building Code FirstFirst..

Museum was designed under SBC 1994.Museum was designed under SBC 1994.And will be And will be redesignedredesigned under IBC 2000.under IBC 2000.



IBC 2000 Classified this as AIBC 2000 Classified this as A--III (Assembly Museum), III (Assembly Museum), TypeType--IV (Heavy Timber) Construction (This is the worst IV (Heavy Timber) Construction (This is the worst case)case)

Museum has :Museum has :

44--Stories (a height of 76’)Stories (a height of 76’)47,700 SQ. FT.47,700 SQ. FT.

These figures exceed IBC 2000 Limitations For AThese figures exceed IBC 2000 Limitations For A--III, TypeIII, Type--IV Construction and is IV Construction and is repudiatedrepudiated..


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumBut:But:Museum also has:Museum also has:

Sprinklers &Sprinklers &

20’ Perimeter Frontage20’ Perimeter Frontage

These bonuses give an These bonuses give an Extra FloorExtra Floor and the and the Additional SQ. FTAdditional SQ. FTneeded.needed.

Which is now Which is now approvedapproved by IBC 2000 for Aby IBC 2000 for A--III, TypeIII, Type--IV IV Construction and we have the green light.Construction and we have the green light.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumTable 2.1Table 2.1


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumWhat Type Of Wood To Use For Redesign?What Type Of Wood To Use For Redesign?

Solid Sawn LumberSolid Sawn Lumber –– Cheap but can only get them as big as you can find them out Cheap but can only get them as big as you can find them out of tree with the fewest defects and straightness.of tree with the fewest defects and straightness.

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL):Structural Composite Lumber (SCL):LVL LVL –– Has greatest stress ratings but consist of small strands and isHas greatest stress ratings but consist of small strands and is ugly.ugly.LSL LSL –– Even smaller strands and even uglier.Even smaller strands and even uglier.PSL PSL –– Same as LSL.Same as LSL.OSL OSL -- Same as LSL.Same as LSL.Box Beams & IBox Beams & I--Beams Beams –– Not the desire wanted.Not the desire wanted.Glulam Glulam –– Has stress rating slightly lower than LVL but is aesthetically Has stress rating slightly lower than LVL but is aesthetically pleasing pleasing and can be obtained as big as you need them with limited controland can be obtained as big as you need them with limited control defects.defects.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumWhat Type Of Wood To Use For Redesign?What Type Of Wood To Use For Redesign?

Solid Sawn Lumber Solid Sawn Lumber –– Cheap but can only get them as big as you can find them out Cheap but can only get them as big as you can find them out of tree.of tree.

Structural Composite Lumber:Structural Composite Lumber:LVL LVL –– Has greatest stress ratings but is ugly.Has greatest stress ratings but is ugly.LSL LSL –– Even uglier.Even uglier.PSL PSL –– Same as LSL.Same as LSL.OSL OSL -- Same as LSL.Same as LSL.Box Beams & IBox Beams & I--Beams Beams –– Doesn’t meet requirements.Doesn’t meet requirements.Glulam Glulam –– Has stress rating slightly lower than LVL but is aesthetically Has stress rating slightly lower than LVL but is aesthetically pleasing and can be obtained as big as you need them with few depleasing and can be obtained as big as you need them with few defects.fects.









Construction breadthConstruction breadth






What Specifications of Glulam?What Specifications of Glulam?Southern Pine because of geographic location (Nashville).Southern Pine because of geographic location (Nashville).

Architectural appearance.Architectural appearance.Contract this out to Contract this out to Rigidply Rafters IncRigidply Rafters Inc, Lancaster, PA, , Lancaster, PA,

because of locality for visitations.because of locality for visitations.

Combinations 24FCombinations 24F--V3 & 24FV3 & 24F--V5 (V5 for stress reversals).V5 (V5 for stress reversals).



What is a “24FWhat is a “24F--V3” ?V3” ?

This is the designation for beams:This is the designation for beams:F F –– Fiber StrengthFiber Strength

24 24 –– 2,400 psi2,400 psiV V ––Visual GradedVisual Graded3 3 -- # of # of LayupsLayups

Why are we using visual on critical load stressed members?Why are we using visual on critical load stressed members?We’re using visual graded because the manufacturer is standing bWe’re using visual graded because the manufacturer is standing behind their work ehind their work

and guarantee quality and this is an insult if you question themand guarantee quality and this is an insult if you question them about it.about it.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumAbout the StructureAbout the Structure

There are no typical bays.There are no typical bays.

Although the redesign is straightforward, simple beam designs Although the redesign is straightforward, simple beam designs EXCEPT for 3 Locales:EXCEPT for 3 Locales:

−− 33rdrd Floor Corbelled Walkway CantileversFloor Corbelled Walkway Cantilevers

−− 33rdrd Floor Simple Span Girders with a 350 psf short term loadFloor Simple Span Girders with a 350 psf short term load

−− 44thth Floor Simple Span Girders with 22’ OverhangsFloor Simple Span Girders with 22’ Overhangs



Building Building

SectionSection


Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum33rdrd Floor CantileverFloor Cantilever

Six cantilevers, 21’ in length, spaced at 30’ with 100 psf live Six cantilevers, 21’ in length, spaced at 30’ with 100 psf live load.load.

Can’t design “as is” with wood because of the required moment Can’t design “as is” with wood because of the required moment connection. This would require a hellacious wood connection.connection. This would require a hellacious wood connection.

What are our alternatives to a cantilever?What are our alternatives to a cantilever?

Could prop the free end of the cantilever with:Could prop the free end of the cantilever with:

—— A column at the bottomA column at the bottom—— A tensed rod from the roofA tensed rod from the roof



But the cantilever is there for a purpose, it provides But the cantilever is there for a purpose, it provides drama.drama.

So we would like to keep the integrity of the cantilever.So we would like to keep the integrity of the cantilever.

What are other alternatives?What are other alternatives?

How about a How about a knee braceknee brace to remove the moment to remove the moment connection at the column?connection at the column?

What about clearance?What about clearance?


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumWell then, how about a Well then, how about a curved knee bracecurved knee brace??We can curve a Southern Pine glulam to a minimum radius We can curve a Southern Pine glulam to a minimum radius

of 18’.of 18’.Floor to Floor height is 18’ so clearance seems okay.Floor to Floor height is 18’ so clearance seems okay.Will the knee brace be below the cantilever or to the side?Will the knee brace be below the cantilever or to the side?We will have two knee braces, one on both sides to help We will have two knee braces, one on both sides to help

reduce the knee brace size and also for symmetry, reduce the knee brace size and also for symmetry, with the cantilever slotted in between.with the cantilever slotted in between.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumWhat about thickness?What about thickness?

The steel column is W40x199 with a flange width (bf) of 15.8”The steel column is W40x199 with a flange width (bf) of 15.8”

What do we have in terms of thickness?What do we have in terms of thickness?

We have a “3We have a “3--ply truss” ply truss” –– a Top Chord sandwiched between a Top Chord sandwiched between 2 Curved Knee Braces2 Curved Knee Braces

Top Chord will be design with a width of 5Top Chord will be design with a width of 5--1/2”.1/2”.

Curved Knee Braces will be design with a width of 5”.Curved Knee Braces will be design with a width of 5”.



Fig 6.1Fig 6.1



33rdrd Floor Girder w/ Extensive Short Term LoadFloor Girder w/ Extensive Short Term LoadSpace requires a 350 psf short term load for the library.Space requires a 350 psf short term load for the library.6 simple span girders, 50’ in length with a 56 simple span girders, 50’ in length with a 5--1/2” Overhang, 1/2” Overhang,

spaced at 30’.spaced at 30’.Left support varies among the six girders.Left support varies among the six girders.AlternativesAlternatives—— Keep the 30’ spacingKeep the 30’ spacing—— Or reduce the spacing to 15’ and try to conserve sizeOr reduce the spacing to 15’ and try to conserve size


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumIf spacing is maintain at 30’, size required is 14If spacing is maintain at 30’, size required is 14--3/4”x523/4”x52--1/4”.1/4”.

If spacing is reduce to 15’, size required is 12If spacing is reduce to 15’, size required is 12--3/4”x44”.3/4”x44”.

But in addition to the 15’ spacing, we would also need:But in addition to the 15’ spacing, we would also need:

Additional columns or a transfer girder which adds even Additional columns or a transfer girder which adds even more materialmore material

So spacing will be kept at 30’ and we will use a 14So spacing will be kept at 30’ and we will use a 14--3/4”x523/4”x52--1/4”.1/4”.



Fig 6.2Fig 6.2



If The Largest SP Width In The NDS Is If The Largest SP Width In The NDS Is 1010--1/2”, How Can We Specify A 141/2”, How Can We Specify A 14--3/4” 3/4”

Width?Width?NDS sizes restrains a naïve engineer from irregular or outsized NDS sizes restrains a naïve engineer from irregular or outsized sizes.sizes.The size of glulam both depth and width are actually governed byThe size of glulam both depth and width are actually governed by the the

machinery, particularly the planar, so sizes can be larger than machinery, particularly the planar, so sizes can be larger than NDS NDS sizes.sizes.

Rigidply RaftersRigidply Rafters can produce widths up to can produce widths up to 1414--3/4”3/4” thick and ~ thick and ~ 76”76” deep.deep.So you can design larger sizes than NDS sizes.So you can design larger sizes than NDS sizes.The size limits are within the manufacturer, not the NDS.The size limits are within the manufacturer, not the NDS.



While on the SubjectWhile on the SubjectThere are numerous combinations (ex 24FThere are numerous combinations (ex 24F--V3) for glulam in the NDS V3) for glulam in the NDS

specs.specs.

Out of all the combinations only a selected few are actually Out of all the combinations only a selected few are actually manufactured, some don’t even exist, they’re ideal.manufactured, some don’t even exist, they’re ideal.

Rigidply RaftersRigidply Rafters manufactures only two combinations: 24Fmanufactures only two combinations: 24F--V3 & 24FV3 & 24F--V5V5

So you need to call the manufacturer to find out what combinatioSo you need to call the manufacturer to find out what combinations and ns and sizes are available.sizes are available.



44thth Floor Girders w/ Extensive OverhangFloor Girders w/ Extensive OverhangSpace requires a 50 psf short term load, no concern.Space requires a 50 psf short term load, no concern.Simple span girder though has a 22’Simple span girder though has a 22’--6” overhang and are spaced at 30’.6” overhang and are spaced at 30’.Left support varies among the six girders.Left support varies among the six girders.Alternatives:Alternatives:1.1. Keep the 30’ spacing.Keep the 30’ spacing.2.2. Reduce the spacing to 15’ to try to conserve size, which we knowReduce the spacing to 15’ to try to conserve size, which we know doesn’t workdoesn’t work3.3. Knee Braces like 3Knee Braces like 3rdrd Floor Cantilever.Floor Cantilever.4.4. Use Fiberglass Reinforcement in the Glulam.Use Fiberglass Reinforcement in the Glulam.5.5. Support the overhang with a tension rod.Support the overhang with a tension rod.6.6. Flitch Girder.Flitch Girder.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumIf spacing is maintain at 30’, size required is 14If spacing is maintain at 30’, size required is 14--3/4”x593/4”x59--1/8”.1/8”.

If spacing is reduce to 15’, size required is 12If spacing is reduce to 15’, size required is 12--3/4x44”.3/4x44”.

But in addition, would need also need a transfer girder or additBut in addition, would need also need a transfer girder or additional columns for ional columns for the 15’ spacing.the 15’ spacing.

Knee braces won’t work due to obstructions below.Knee braces won’t work due to obstructions below.Fiberglass reinforcement will not work because of it’s low stiffFiberglass reinforcement will not work because of it’s low stiffness increase (10%).ness increase (10%).

Supporting the free end won’t erase the load but instead transfeSupporting the free end won’t erase the load but instead transfer it to the roof r it to the roof increasing the truss sizes, which we don’t want.increasing the truss sizes, which we don’t want.

Flitch girder will not keep the integrity of the honest structurFlitch girder will not keep the integrity of the honest structure.e.

So the decision is keep the spacing at 30’ and use a 14So the decision is keep the spacing at 30’ and use a 14--3/4”x593/4”x59--1/8”.1/8”.


Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum44thth Floor GirderFloor Girder

Fig 6.3Fig 6.3


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumRoof FrameRoof Frame

The museum has 2The museum has 2--1/2 : 12 mono1/2 : 12 mono--sloped roof.sloped roof.

Framed with 48” open web joists.Framed with 48” open web joists.

We will redesign with heavy timber truss and double sided gussetWe will redesign with heavy timber truss and double sided gussetplates.plates.

The wood trusses will be spaced 30’ and up to 160’ long.The wood trusses will be spaced 30’ and up to 160’ long.

Glulams will be needed again for strength and length capabilitieGlulams will be needed again for strength and length capabilities.s.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumDesignDesign

A Warren web pattern was chosen.A Warren web pattern was chosen.All of the webs are positioned to carry compression allowing theAll of the webs are positioned to carry compression allowing the

members to resist compression and not bolt shear.members to resist compression and not bolt shear.Member widths are 8Member widths are 8--1/2” & 101/2” & 10--1/2”1/2”Member depths are 23Member depths are 23--3/8”3/8”The top and bottom chords are continuous and spliced ever 2The top and bottom chords are continuous and spliced ever 2--3 3

bays for shipment.bays for shipment.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumProposed Roof TrussesProposed Roof Trusses

Fig 6.4Fig 6.4Senior Project Spring 2004


What About Shipment?What About Shipment?

The top two truss are 160’ long and 26’ tall.The top two truss are 160’ long and 26’ tall.The bottom seven are 109’ long 22’ tall.The bottom seven are 109’ long 22’ tall.How do I ship such large trusses?How do I ship such large trusses?Options:Options:1)1) Could assemble everything on site but would be very time Could assemble everything on site but would be very time

consuming and expensiveconsuming and expensive2)2) Could assemble enough to allow transport and assemble the Could assemble enough to allow transport and assemble the

partial pieces on sitepartial pieces on siteSenior Project Spring 2004

Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumRoof Truss AssemblyRoof Truss Assembly

Fig 6.5Fig 6.5


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumColumnsColumns

–– The combination will be SP V49 N1M16 4 LAMS The combination will be SP V49 N1M16 4 LAMS –– The largest size required is 12The largest size required is 12--3/4” x 123/4” x 12--3/4”.3/4”.–– This size can be assembled using a 2x8 and 2x6 edged butted.This size can be assembled using a 2x8 and 2x6 edged butted.–– One prominent disparity between gluedOne prominent disparity between glued--laminated columns laminated columns

and beams is the edge gluing required for the columns.and beams is the edge gluing required for the columns.–– Edge gluing the columns controls lateral buckling. Edge gluing the columns controls lateral buckling.



ConnectionsConnectionsFor efficiency we want to connect everything with bearing connecFor efficiency we want to connect everything with bearing connections, letting tions, letting

the wood’s grain compression do the work and not the bolt shear.the wood’s grain compression do the work and not the bolt shear.So we’re going to use:So we’re going to use:1.1. Beam SaddlesBeam Saddles2.2. Beam Face Hanger ConnectionsBeam Face Hanger Connections3.3. UU--BracketsBrackets4.4. Beam Connections to Continuous ColumnsBeam Connections to Continuous Columns5.5. Timber Rings & Shear RingTimber Rings & Shear Ring6.6. Double Gusset PlatesDouble Gusset Plates


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumBeam SaddlesBeam Saddles


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumBeam Face Hanger ConnectionsBeam Face Hanger Connections


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumUU--BracketsBrackets


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumBeam Connections to Continuous ColumnsBeam Connections to Continuous Columns


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumTimber Rings & Shear RingTimber Rings & Shear Ring


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumIceIce--Thermal Storage SystemThermal Storage System

Saw this in a building in Chicago on the ARCH 443 trip.Saw this in a building in Chicago on the ARCH 443 trip.

Ice storage generates ice at night during offIce storage generates ice at night during off--peak utility hours and stores it to peak utility hours and stores it to cool a building the next day during oncool a building the next day during on--peak demand time.peak demand time.

The size of the chillers and cooling towers required for an ice The size of the chillers and cooling towers required for an ice system is system is significantly reduced compared to conventional chillers and coolsignificantly reduced compared to conventional chillers and cooling towers. ing towers.

Pump and pipe sizes are also reduced in an ice storage system asPump and pipe sizes are also reduced in an ice storage system as well as well as condenser water pipe sizes and head pressure falls. condenser water pipe sizes and head pressure falls.

The only physical constraint for ice storage is physical space iThe only physical constraint for ice storage is physical space in the building.n the building.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumTable 10.1Table 10.1


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumCostsCosts

The cost reduction of the steel structure was compiled using RS The cost reduction of the steel structure was compiled using RS Means 2004.Means 2004.

Total steel deduction is roughly $350,000.Total steel deduction is roughly $350,000.

This does not include fasteners, SFP, or any miscellaneous.This does not include fasteners, SFP, or any miscellaneous.

A full member inventory can be found in the appendix of the repoA full member inventory can be found in the appendix of the report.rt.


Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumCostsCosts

The cost addition of glulam was compiled from The cost addition of glulam was compiled from Rigidply Rafters IncRigidply Rafters Inc past past experience. Rough estimate at $1.3 M for all of the members.experience. Rough estimate at $1.3 M for all of the members.



AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsI would like to thank my project sponsor, facility, and outside I would like to thank my project sponsor, facility, and outside consultants for providing consultants for providing

resources and the opportunity to use this building for my seniorresources and the opportunity to use this building for my senior thesis project.thesis project.

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AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsI would like to thank my project sponsor, facility, and outside I would like to thank my project sponsor, facility, and outside consultants for providing consultants for providing

resources and the opportunity to use this building for my seniorresources and the opportunity to use this building for my senior thesis project.thesis project.

AE & ABE F a c u l t yAE & ABE F a c u l t yProf. Louis F. Geschwindner Jr.Prof. Louis F. Geschwindner Jr.

Distinguish Prof. Harvey B. ManbeckDistinguish Prof. Harvey B. ManbeckMr. Walter G. M. Schneider IIIMr. Walter G. M. Schneider III

Mr. M. Kevin ParfittMr. M. Kevin ParfittDr. Richard G. MistrickDr. Richard G. Mistrick

And all other supporting faculty and staffAnd all other supporting faculty and staff



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