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.