Architectural Designs

Building plans anyone ??

Hey structural/civil engineers out there, I need some help from you.. I am doin my MS in UK in Structural Engg and its almost done..just dissertation (project) to be done. My topic is 'Design of Steel Frames' and my supervisor said to me that I can either come up with my own building plan or take plan of any already existing building and carry out my project. To make my project more realistic I want to work on, or rather re-design, already existing or under-construction multi-storey building. So if any you practicing engineers work on steel buildings and such design offices, could you lend me the drawings please? Ofcourse the source of the plan would well be referenced in my project record. Also, if you know any websites from where I can get plans, it would be much appreciated. Thank you and look forward to hear from you guyz (and gals too :) )soon.

Public Comments

1. I had a similar problem when I was in college. Can you just go to your schools facilities engineering department & get a copy of the plans of one of the buildings your school's operating now? Another source might be the local building official. Given fears of terrorism, etc., they might nervous about an existing building, but ask for the drawings of a historical/torn down building.