/nPresentation Brief Ten years after completing the construction of the accommodation block, owing to an increase in the student population, the university proposes to modify their existing accommodation. You are asked to modify the existing block to accommodate a further 25 students. The previous height restriction of 14.0 m has been removed. Main Requirements 1. Outline how your group could alter the existing structure to accommodate the extra students 2. If additional floors are added, calculate the increase in load on supporting columns and foundation - are they able to withstand the additional loads? If other changes are made to the existing structure, how will these affect the assumed load path. 3. If needed, propose any methods that could be employed to strength the existing structure 4. Outline any impact that this construction will have on the surrounding campus Assessment This presentation is worth 30% of the module mark, and the assessment marks will be broken down as follows: Presentation element Marks (% of component grade) Description of proposed scheme 20 Calculation of additional load 25 Strengthening methods/adaptations Assessment of impact on surroundings Appearance and layout of slides 20 15 10 Confidence of delivery 10

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