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Floating Dock at Santa Rita Ranch: A Design and Cost Estimate Package Prepared for The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo
Get PDFThe purpose of this project is to provide the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo with three design options for a floating fishing/boat dock system that they want to build on a small lake located on a plot of land that they own and preserve called Santa Rita Ranch. The design package that I created includes drawings, weight and buoyancy calculations, a cost estimate, and product specs. My approach was to utilize my estimating skills that I have acquired from my construction management classes and from my work at a general contractor’s office in the preconstruction department. The design and cost estimate package was created using BlueBeam and Excel, and it is intended to be a starting point for the Land Conservancy as they plan to build this dock in the near future. The entirety of this project changed a lot from the time of the initial proposal to the time that I delivered the final product. This was due to permitting, weather, and time limitations. This paper will provide a detailed account of how the ideas for the project evolved, as well as a walkthrough of the process of creating the final design and cost estimate package
Meadow Park Community Gardens Improvements
Get PDFThe San Luis Obispo Community Gardens offer space for residents to grow food at a low-cost yearly lease. Among the five Community Gardens in the city, there are over 100 plots available to purchase. These plots can vary from in-ground garden beds, off-ground raised garden beds, and ADA accessible garden beds. The goal with this project is to provide the Community Gardens with infrastructure to allow for a better garden experience and to increase the volume at which San Luis Obispo residents can utilize the gardens. Through communication with the San Luis Obispo Community Gardens, we were able to determine the most necessary improvements for the community gardens: Six Wood ADA Accessible Raised Garden Beds and one Wood 3-Bin Compost System. The garden beds are 2’x4’ and 3’ tall. The compost bin is 3’x9’ and 3’ tall and separated into three 3’x3’x3’ compartments. These garden beds and compost bins will be placed at the Meadow Park Community Garden. This project was lead by the author and assisted by members of the Cal Poly Construction Management department. This project was funded by JB Pacific
Creating a Demolition Estimate Lab Assignment
Get PDFThis senior project aims to create a Demolition Estimate Lab as part of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo\u27s Demolition Topics Course, with the goal of enhancing construction education through practical experience in estimating demolition costs. The Lab will be equipped with industry-standard tools and software to simulate diverse demolition scenarios, covering site preparation, equipment requirements, waste disposal, labor needs, and environmental considerations. The project methodology entails extensive research and the integration of interactive learning activities. This initiative is expected to yield several benefits for students. Firstly, it will lead to improved learning outcomes by providing hands-on experience in estimating demolition costs, which is a critical aspect of the construction industry. Additionally, it will ensure a more relevant curriculum by aligning educational content with practical industry needs. By gaining proficiency in estimating demolition costs, students will enhance their competitiveness in the job market, as this skill is highly sought after by employers. The successful establishment of the Demolition Estimate Lab will contribute to the development of well-rounded and industry-ready professionals. It will also serve as a catalyst for innovative educational practices in the field of construction, reinforcing Cal Poly\u27s commitment to providing cutting-edge and practical education
Effects of Admixes on the Compressive Strength of Permeable Concrete
Get PDFCompression tests were performed on three samples of permeable concrete to evaluate the effects of admixes on a conventional permeable concrete. The first mix served as the control, representing a standard permeable concrete sample. The second mix replicated the control but added a small amount of fiberglass, accounting for 0.5% of the cement\u27s weight. The third mix again mirrored the control and incorporated the manufacturer\u27s recommended amount of a water reducing admix known as Reducer 555 . The objective of testing the two new mixes against the control mix was to evaluate the potential increase in ultimate compressive strength. Four 6” x 12” test cylinders were produced for each of the three mixes to allow destructive compression strength testing at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days from the date of initial pouring. The results of the tests revealed that there was a 168.1 psi increase in the ultimate compressive strength over the control mix with the addition of fiberglass, and that the addition of fiberglass did not greatly affect the permeability of the concrete. It also revealed that further testing would be necessary to accurately evaluate the effects of the water reducing agent, due to excess slump and the mix stratifying
Social Justice begins with me: The making of Seeking Social Justice Podcast for an undergraduate-level interdisciplinary class
Get PDFInstructors face several pedagogical challenges in effectively engaging undergraduate students in developing social justice competency (Adams, 2007). The overall pedagogical framework of social justice education is to integrate affective, personal, social, and experiential dimensions of teaching and learning (Adams, 2007, p.15). Most importantly, social justice education demands equity of voice from students who yearn to equip them with skills to tackle social injustices because of differential distributions of power and privilege. The Seeking Social Justice Podcast project prepares students to understand diverse groups of people residing in the United States and their communities, including racial and ethnic groups and other populations defined by gender, sexual orientation, income, physical and mental ability, age, and religion. The project will facilitate skill development for culturally competent undergraduate students through self-examination, experiential learning, and critical reading of class materials
Baja SAE Semi-Active Suspension
Get PDFThis document outlines the design and justification for the final design of the Baja SAE Semi-Active Suspension Senior Project. The goal of the project was to build a base valve that can adjust suspension damping rates on the fly. This document details the ideation, design, manufacturing, design verification results, and detailed drawing package for the project. Additionally, this document includes information regarding the pressure drop calculator, O-ring calculations, and CAD. The manufacturing processes used to create the valve and the testing and evaluation of the valve are included as well. Finally, the methods that were used to manage this project and keep it on schedule are explained. The design used to meet the project requirements was a two stage base valve in the suspension system where the damping rates can be adjusted at any time with a solenoid that changes the back pressure on a poppet valve. After the valves were manufactured, they were brought to Fox Factory in Scotts Valley where they were tested on a shock dynamometer to evaluate the damping curves at various solenoid settings to then make adjustments to the valve set-up so the desired damping curves could be created. From this testing, the custom base valves were able to produce damping curves close to what was desired were determined, but further testing and modification may be done in the future to further tune the valve
