Thesis: Fraternities and Sororities and Greek Housing
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROJECT PROPOSAL
School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Virginia
Study and Analysis of Fire Protection Systems in Fraternity and Sorority Houses at the University of Virginia
Submitted by
Nicholas Feakins
Mechanical Engineering
STS 401
Section 7 (2 P.M.)
October 28th 2004
Science, Technology, and Society Advisor: Patricia Click
Technical Advisor: Dana Elzey
On my honor as a University student, on this assignment I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid as defined by the Honor Guidelines for Papers in Science, Technology, and Society Courses.
Signed _____________________________________
Approved _____________________________________ Date ____________ Technical Advisor – Dana Elzey
Approved _____________________________________ Date ____________ Science, Technology, and Society Advisor – Patricia Click
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 1
I. Rationale and Objectives 2
Background Information and Context 2 Current Engineering 2 Relationship to Current Research 3 The Fire Problem 4 Thesis Objectives 4
II. Preliminary Analysis of Social and Ethical Contexts 5
The Broad Scope 5 Summary of Positive and Negative Impacts 5 The Direct and Indirect Beneficiaries 6 Broad Cultural and Ethical Responsibilities 7
III. Review of Technical Literature 8
Background 8 Origins of Fire Protection Systems 8 Relevant Research in Fire Engineering 9 Research on Fire Safety in Greek Housing 10 Building on Past Research 11
IV. Statement of Project Activities 12
Activities 12 Schedule 13 Personnel 13 Resources 14
V. Expected Outcomes 16
Expected Results 16 Barometer of Success 17
Bibliography 18
Appendices 20
Budget and Equipment List 20 Biographical Sketch of Author 21
Executive Summary
Fire prevention, protection, suppression, and control systems span
School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Virginia
Study and Analysis of Fire Protection Systems in Fraternity and Sorority Houses at the University of Virginia
Submitted by
Nicholas Feakins
Mechanical Engineering
STS 401
Section 7 (2 P.M.)
October 28th 2004
Science, Technology, and Society Advisor: Patricia Click
Technical Advisor: Dana Elzey
On my honor as a University student, on this assignment I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid as defined by the Honor Guidelines for Papers in Science, Technology, and Society Courses.
Signed _____________________________________
Approved _____________________________________ Date ____________ Technical Advisor – Dana Elzey
Approved _____________________________________ Date ____________ Science, Technology, and Society Advisor – Patricia Click
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 1
I. Rationale and Objectives 2
Background Information and Context 2 Current Engineering 2 Relationship to Current Research 3 The Fire Problem 4 Thesis Objectives 4
II. Preliminary Analysis of Social and Ethical Contexts 5
The Broad Scope 5 Summary of Positive and Negative Impacts 5 The Direct and Indirect Beneficiaries 6 Broad Cultural and Ethical Responsibilities 7
III. Review of Technical Literature 8
Background 8 Origins of Fire Protection Systems 8 Relevant Research in Fire Engineering 9 Research on Fire Safety in Greek Housing 10 Building on Past Research 11
IV. Statement of Project Activities 12
Activities 12 Schedule 13 Personnel 13 Resources 14
V. Expected Outcomes 16
Expected Results 16 Barometer of Success 17
Bibliography 18
Appendices 20
Budget and Equipment List 20 Biographical Sketch of Author 21
Executive Summary
Fire prevention, protection, suppression, and control systems span
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