Our major qualifying project combined structural design with Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. We applied our knowledge of wood structures to the revitalization of downtown Canton, Maine. The scope of our project entailed design and analysis of three buildings and a snowmobile bridge. After evaluating the town's needs, we created three dimensional BIM models using Revit Architecture and Structures. These models were then exported into Google Earth where they were placed on the actual terrain, enabling a more accurate vision of the area. Our final project provides structural analysis, cost estimates, and a visual representation of the entire redevelopment potential. We hope that these designs will greatly increase the tourism and provide more services for current residents.

• 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

• Trowbridge-Chatelle, Heather M.
• Setzer, Amanda Rose

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031610-131636

Advisor

• Ray, Malcolm H.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-03-16

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright