Fri, Sept 18
This week i finished my selection/rejection/intention report and i uploaded all of it onto my blog. I also submitted it for a grade.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Brainstorming Ideas
- Slanted docks
- Solar powered components
- Have boats run off of used cooking oil
- Light weight boat ramps
- Boat through food service
- Light weight and durable boat ramps
- Isolate area of heavy pollution for easier removal
Selection/Rejection/Intention Report
For my intended final solution I have decided to design and construct a model for alternate solution number 3. Compared to the others I feel that this design is the most efficient in multiple ways, and it meets the specifications more than any other solution. This design also provides the most area for boating slips to be put in. In comparison to my other proposed solutions, solution number 3 also maximizes by using the least amount of material to achieve the largest area for boats to dock. This fact can prove to be an environmentally friendly factor as less material required means less waste product. Each design however has its pros and cons and all of these had to be considered before choosing the final design.
When brainstorming for my final solution, I have devised three viable solutions. These three alternate solutions had to be looked at and the pros and cons of each had to be weighed against each other. The comparison of these pros and cons is how I arrived at my final intended solution. My first proposed solution is a fairly simple design. Solution one features two docks slanted towards each other with a third dock in the middle. It also keeps the boat crane and ramp within close proximity of each other. The refueling station is located fairly near to the other utilities. Some concerns about this design are that boat ramps 3, 4, and 5 may cause some easily avoided congestion. Another concern is the fact that the location of the fuel pump may cause some unintentional leakage.
Intended solution number two seems like a toned-down version of solution one. It is basically the same design with two major alterations. The first major change in this solution is that the gas pump is moved right next to the boat crane and ramp. Also the area that was cause for concern in solution one, has been altered. Instead of having docks slant towards each other all docks are arranged perpendicular to the shore. This reduces the risk of congestion in said area. One major drawback of this design is a lack of available space to place boating slips. This design offers a minimal area for boats to dock when compared to the other solutions.
Finally, after weighing the pros and cons of each of my intended solutions I arrived at my final design. Solution number three seemed to be the middle ground between form and function. It both functions very well and provides a nice design for the marina. This solution also maximizes the space available so less material has to be used. This design can also help reduce the need for dredging as bigger slips can be placed towards the inside of the marina, while smaller ships will be placed along the outskirts. This set-up would mean that the larger ships would not be forced to sail over shallow water. The inlet provided by docks 2 and 6 is a great area for smaller vessels to dock, while the larger ships can dock along the outskirts of the marina. This design also keeps the refueling station, boat ramp, and crane in relatively the same area. This concentrates the area of most pollution making the problem easier to contain and ameliorate. There are a prodigious number of reasons why alternate solution number three has been moved to my final solution.
When brainstorming for my final solution, I have devised three viable solutions. These three alternate solutions had to be looked at and the pros and cons of each had to be weighed against each other. The comparison of these pros and cons is how I arrived at my final intended solution. My first proposed solution is a fairly simple design. Solution one features two docks slanted towards each other with a third dock in the middle. It also keeps the boat crane and ramp within close proximity of each other. The refueling station is located fairly near to the other utilities. Some concerns about this design are that boat ramps 3, 4, and 5 may cause some easily avoided congestion. Another concern is the fact that the location of the fuel pump may cause some unintentional leakage.
Intended solution number two seems like a toned-down version of solution one. It is basically the same design with two major alterations. The first major change in this solution is that the gas pump is moved right next to the boat crane and ramp. Also the area that was cause for concern in solution one, has been altered. Instead of having docks slant towards each other all docks are arranged perpendicular to the shore. This reduces the risk of congestion in said area. One major drawback of this design is a lack of available space to place boating slips. This design offers a minimal area for boats to dock when compared to the other solutions.
Finally, after weighing the pros and cons of each of my intended solutions I arrived at my final design. Solution number three seemed to be the middle ground between form and function. It both functions very well and provides a nice design for the marina. This solution also maximizes the space available so less material has to be used. This design can also help reduce the need for dredging as bigger slips can be placed towards the inside of the marina, while smaller ships will be placed along the outskirts. This set-up would mean that the larger ships would not be forced to sail over shallow water. The inlet provided by docks 2 and 6 is a great area for smaller vessels to dock, while the larger ships can dock along the outskirts of the marina. This design also keeps the refueling station, boat ramp, and crane in relatively the same area. This concentrates the area of most pollution making the problem easier to contain and ameliorate. There are a prodigious number of reasons why alternate solution number three has been moved to my final solution.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Log 2
This week i will be working on the portions of the project due friday such as the alternate solutions, brainstotming, and the selection/rejection report. These tasks will be taken one at a time with the brainstorming done mostly at home.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Log 1
This week i uploaded all information gathered over the summer. I also added my specifications and limitations to my blogs.
Summer Research
• http://www.columbiaisland.com/green.htm
Identified several areas where change was necessary in order for a marina to be considered green
• http://www.nj.gov/dep/njcleanmarina/
Helped identify what makes a marina green.
• http://www.nj.gov/dep/njcleanmarina/docs/selfassess.xls
Provides a detailed checklist for green marinas
Identified several areas where change was necessary in order for a marina to be considered green
• http://www.nj.gov/dep/njcleanmarina/
Helped identify what makes a marina green.
• http://www.nj.gov/dep/njcleanmarina/docs/selfassess.xls
Provides a detailed checklist for green marinas
Testing Procedure
• Meet with client and bring client to site to be sure it meets his/her standards.
• Demonstrate the functionality of the marina
• Show proof that the marina is more environmentally friendly as compared to a typical marina
• Show that the proper size vessels could be accommodated
• Double check to be sure that all components of the marina run smoothly
• Demonstrate the functionality of the marina
• Show proof that the marina is more environmentally friendly as compared to a typical marina
• Show that the proper size vessels could be accommodated
• Double check to be sure that all components of the marina run smoothly
Design Brief
Design Brief
The end product will be a marina that operates in a manner that is as environmentally friendly as possible. The marina should be able to do all the work that any normal marina could do, with much less production of pollution. The product will replace the already existing highlands marina. It will operate all year around at an average rate of production of any marina in New Jersey. In the end we plan that the final product will be able to be used in all weather, at any time of the year and for any licensed boater all while being safe towards the environment
The end product will be a marina that operates in a manner that is as environmentally friendly as possible. The marina should be able to do all the work that any normal marina could do, with much less production of pollution. The product will replace the already existing highlands marina. It will operate all year around at an average rate of production of any marina in New Jersey. In the end we plan that the final product will be able to be used in all weather, at any time of the year and for any licensed boater all while being safe towards the environment
Limitations: Wet Portion
• Green Marina compliances to dock system
• Site boundaries
• Anchoring
• Materials
• Docking type
• Hardware and metal fittings
• Piling Spacing
• Railings
• Bench Seating
• Site boundaries
• Anchoring
• Materials
• Docking type
• Hardware and metal fittings
• Piling Spacing
• Railings
• Bench Seating
Specifications: Wet Portion
• Wet slips accommodating vessels up to 200 feet
• Docks made out of recycled material
• 30, 50, and 100 amp single and three phase electrical service
• Fresh water access
• Full service fuel dock with sanitary pump out station
• Pedestrian walkways
• Boat launch ramp
• Bulkhead and retaining walls
• Minimize need for and impact of dredging
• Use environmentally friendly materials
• Employ nonstructural shore erosion control measures
• Docks made out of recycled material
• 30, 50, and 100 amp single and three phase electrical service
• Fresh water access
• Full service fuel dock with sanitary pump out station
• Pedestrian walkways
• Boat launch ramp
• Bulkhead and retaining walls
• Minimize need for and impact of dredging
• Use environmentally friendly materials
• Employ nonstructural shore erosion control measures
Background Information
For our senior project we are required to plan, design, and construct a scale model of a green marina. The marina is located in the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor. This marina must be converted to meet more environmentally friendly criteria. The project is separated into two distinct portions, a structural aspect, and a civil aspect.
The civil standpoint takes place mostly on land, dealing with issues such as parking lots, and proper waste run-off. Anthony will take the roll of the civil engineer for this project. He will be focusing on pre-engineering portions of the project such as: sitescape/landscape analysis, deed description, site plan, roadway grade and the interpolation of contours. As the civil engineer he is responsible for re-designing all of the land based structures and other parts of the marina un-related to the dock itself. In order to properly manage the civil engineering parts of the marina, Anthony will first need a site plan of the already existing marina and base his new design around what we are able to work with at the site.
The structural engineer’s job is to ensure that the proposed plans are structurally sound and that the proper precautions are in place to protect the docked boats, i.e. breakwaters. John will be taking the role of the structural engineer. This section of the project is sometimes referred to as the (wet portion), because it entails the aspect of the marina that is located on the water. John will have to decide upon an environmentally friendly material to use as a dock. John will also have to take the necessary precautions to ensure the boats are protected from the forces of nature. The final solution must meet the client’s demands, and in the end must meet their satisfaction. All of these needs must be met while the marina still meets “green” codes.
All progress achieved during the span of this project will be logged electronically via a weblog as well as copied into a notebook. The logging of progress throughout this project is crucial. It keeps the designer on track while at the same time informs the client on the progress so far. Mentor contact is also crucial in this project. Mentor contact will help the designers stay on the right track as well as help them with any problems they may have along the way.
For our senior project we have decided upon the “Green Marina” project. This project entails the design, planning, and construction of a scale model marina complete with accessories that help it meet environmentally friendly protocol. The final solution must be testable, and it must meet the demands and wants of a client.
The civil standpoint takes place mostly on land, dealing with issues such as parking lots, and proper waste run-off. Anthony will take the roll of the civil engineer for this project. He will be focusing on pre-engineering portions of the project such as: sitescape/landscape analysis, deed description, site plan, roadway grade and the interpolation of contours. As the civil engineer he is responsible for re-designing all of the land based structures and other parts of the marina un-related to the dock itself. In order to properly manage the civil engineering parts of the marina, Anthony will first need a site plan of the already existing marina and base his new design around what we are able to work with at the site.
The structural engineer’s job is to ensure that the proposed plans are structurally sound and that the proper precautions are in place to protect the docked boats, i.e. breakwaters. John will be taking the role of the structural engineer. This section of the project is sometimes referred to as the (wet portion), because it entails the aspect of the marina that is located on the water. John will have to decide upon an environmentally friendly material to use as a dock. John will also have to take the necessary precautions to ensure the boats are protected from the forces of nature. The final solution must meet the client’s demands, and in the end must meet their satisfaction. All of these needs must be met while the marina still meets “green” codes.
All progress achieved during the span of this project will be logged electronically via a weblog as well as copied into a notebook. The logging of progress throughout this project is crucial. It keeps the designer on track while at the same time informs the client on the progress so far. Mentor contact is also crucial in this project. Mentor contact will help the designers stay on the right track as well as help them with any problems they may have along the way.
For our senior project we have decided upon the “Green Marina” project. This project entails the design, planning, and construction of a scale model marina complete with accessories that help it meet environmentally friendly protocol. The final solution must be testable, and it must meet the demands and wants of a client.
Solution
Design and create a marine that is exceptionally environmentally friendly in every aspect as much as possible.
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