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This report is a confidential written account (report) of the design experience up to that point, an evaluation of individual contributions to the team activity and suggestions on how to improve the team work. It should include:

a) a clear and complete definition of the project

b) a complete assessment of the progress to date on the project (site, constraints, alternatives considered, decisions made w/ justification, etc.)

c) your contributions to the project to date

d) a description of team organization and function

e) an assessment of the project schedule and any deviations/modifications

f) a discussion of changes that have been or need to be made for successful completion of the project

g) a concise set of conclusions regarding progress to date and immediate actions to take

This assignment should result in a readable progress report that is organized and flows logically toward a concise set of conclusions. The specific goals (desired outcomes) which will be assessed are as follows;

1. Students should be able to write a clear and succinct definition of the project on which they are working

2. Students should able to write a readable report that is organized and flows logically

3. Students should be able to document project progress in a professionally written and grammatically correct manner.


The group members responsibles:

jacob, drainage and water and pivilion.


Emily, basketball & vollyball court.

Martin, walking path and two bridges.

Ali(me), uitilites( public restromom and dring water fountain).

I will attach the group report please dont copy just write summery report in general and focus on the restroom part that was most of my work.

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| Memo University of South Alabama Department of Civil Engineering DATE: March 15, 2018 TO: Dr. Kevin White Professor FROM: AFAR Consulting CE 432 SUBJECT: Senior Design 50% Completion Report The purpose of this report is to describe the project progression regarding the Senior Design Project: Stewart Road Park. The park is located in the Dauphin Island Parkway Vicinity, shown below. Figure 1: Vicinity Map Figure 2: City Map As shown, the park is in a very residential area, which could potentially bring a large amount of traffic into the park with the right improvements. Currently, the park is in poor condition with little to no attraction for visitation. The Parks and Recreation Department has requested the removal of all existing features with a clean slate to redevelop. The existing overhead layout of the park is shown below. Figure 3: Existing Conditions The design team has decided to divide the project into 6 prioritized phases. This will allow the City of Mobile to choose alternative design processes, priorities, and timelines. As of now, the Design Project is at approximate 50% completion. The team has selected alternatives for each phase, created layouts, estimated quantities, and has begun preliminary design. With alternatives selected, and the team has decided on implementation and location, the design process is ready to continue. This will include all necessary code requirements, computations, cost analysis, creation of design files, and any other necessary material for design. The current As mentioned, the design project has been divided into 6 phases. These phases include: Walking Path Recreation Improvements Parking Lot Pavilion Improvements Drainage Plan/Stream Restoration Utility Improvements (Public Restroom and Water Fountain) Each phase is self-inclusive, and is independent of phases. This allows the City to pick and choose desirable phases if the budget does not allow for complete redesign. It also allows for a lengthy timeline, which was mentioned as a desirable trait by the Parks and Recreation department. The project phases, listed and described, are as follows: Phase 1: Walking Path This phase includes complete design of a concrete walking trail throughout the park. This will be a strong attribute to the park. Being in a residential location, walking paths are a major interest in family activity. The walkway will include ADA compliant ramps. The design of the walking path will allow for positive drainage towards the existing stream, which carries the water to Perch Creek. The selected path alternative for the walking path will include a path that connects two 20-foot-long walking bridges in a looped system. The path will be 1,130 feet in length and will require a rough amount of 85 cubic yards of concrete. The selected path alternative will allow for ADA compliant connections to each newly proposed feature. The path will be made of concrete in its entirety, rather than partial concrete and gravel. The design will be ADA compliant and will allow every visitor to access its entire layout. The layout of the walking path can be found attached. Figure 4: Walking Path Layout Phase 2: Recreational Improvements Currently, there exists one basketball court, and two swing sets. The Parks and Recreation Department has requested complete removal of the existing recreational features. However, a new basketball court is stressed to be a major feature that must be implemented because of the value it holds to bring in visitors. The team will implement all recreational improvements into one phase. Improvements include: ● Volleyball Court ● Basketball Court The team is confident that these two implementations will prove to be a positive improvement to the park. The volleyball court will be a full 6 on 6 person court with dimensions of 29’ by 59’. The sand chosen to be implemented was a special mix sand from VolleyballUSA.com. It prevents the players from receiving cuts, as well as the sand not being a dusty material. Due to the decision of installing a full volleyball court, it will require about 200 tons of sand one to two feet deep. The selected recreational net was chosen because of the durability and strength it contains, which is why it is one of the most popular versions of an outdoor net. The permanent fixed volleyball poles were selected as the match to the recreational net in order to properly sustain it. The basketball court will be a full court with dimensions of 95’ by 50’ and an area of 4,750 sq. ft. It will be poured with plain concrete because of its cheaper price per sq. footage. In addition, two aluminum backboards along with two metal chain nets will be incorporated considering they are extremely durable and a less expensive type. Both the basketball and volleyball court alternatives were chosen with maintenance, cost, and sustainability in mind. AFAR Consulting believes the materials chosen will be the most efficient choice for installation. The layout of both recreational improvements are shown below. Figure 5: Recreation Layout Phase 3: Parking Lot Design Currently, the park has no parking implemented. There is a small, dirt turn-in that leads into the park, but doesn’t lead to any parking. A small parking lot will be designed designated towards the accommodation of ADA compliance, maintenance, and positive drainage towards the existing stream. The lot will be relatively small, located in the front of the park. The lot will be designed to connect to the walking path with ADA compliant ramps, and will contain the standard number of handicap spaces. The selected alternative for the parking lot is a complete asphalt lot with 14 parking spaces (2 handicap spaces), and overland drainage directed towards the stream. This design will call for approximately 75 tons of asphalt. This option will facilitate handicapped access to the walking path and other newly proposed features, reduce the possibility of a flooding in the parking lot and helps reduce the maintenance cost of Stewart Park. The proposed parking lot location, shown below, will be near the entrance of the park. Figure 6: Parking Lot Layout Phase 4: Pavilion Design The park currently contains an existing gazebo, which shall be removed per request of the City. The existing gazebo is in poor condition shown in the figure attached, and appears to have some rotting. Figure 7: Existing Gazebo This gazebo will be replaced with a new pavilion. The new pavilion will be greater in size, much more aesthetically pleasing, and ADA compliant with connection to the walking path. Figure 8: Proposed Pavilion The selected alternative is a 24’x44’ wood-gabled pavilion. The pavilion is prefabricated, delivered, and installed on an existing slab. The slab will be approximately 120 Sq. Yd. of 4” thick concrete. The pavilion shall be located as shown. Figure 9: Pavilion Layout Phase 5: Stream Restoration and Drainage Improvements Currently, there are several locations on the south side of the park that either hold water or direct water away from the existing stream. The attached figure shows the topographic map, as well as the existing stream. Figure 10: Topographic Map As shown, the park currently has an existing stream that runs the complete vertical length of the park, located on the west side. The stream connects to an existing culvert, which runs underneath the roadway, and continues to travel to Perch Creek. The stream has erosion issues, and the bank is noticeably washed out. See the attached figure for an example of the eroded ditch. Figure 11: Ditch Erosion The selected alternative includes the regrading the south part of the park and creating a grassed swale. This will account for the pooling water, as well as the newly formed runoff that will accumulate due to the asphalt parking lot. This alternative also includes stream restoration. Restoration of the stream will include widening of the stream in several eroded locations, building up the bank with select fill, lining the top of the bank with geotextile materials, and a step-pool design to line the ditch with rock. The proposed layout for drainage improvements are attached. Figure 12: Drainage Layout Phase 6: Utility Improvements Currently, there is no access to public utilities. Existing sewer/water lines are located in public right-of-way. The team will utilize these resources to design the proposed improvements. Improvements include design of a public restroom and a public water fountain. The team is confident that these implementations will prove to be a positive improvement to the park. The alternative selected includes an inhouse design for both improvements. The proposed layout and preliminary design detailing are attached. Figure 13: Restroom Layout Figure 14: Preliminary Design Detailing The team selected the in-house design for several reasons. Design will be more cost effective, there is more freedom in material selection, and one contractor will be able to complete all of the utility work. With the prefabricated design, there would be two separate entities involved, doubling up on mobilization fees, installation, labor, etc. In addition to a prefabricated vs. in-house alternative, the team had to decide on material alternatives. This was mostly a decision between brick and concrete walling, stainless steel vs. porcelain toilet/sink features, and concrete vs. tile flooring. After calculating areas, volumes, and cost comparisons, the team decided on the following materials: Concrete Flooring Concrete Walling Stainless Steel Toilets and Sinks Shingled Roof System Wood Rafter Support System AFAR Consulting is now preparing to move towards a 75% completion submittal. This will include cost evaluation of each phase and conceptual design completion (calculations and detailed drawings). If the Parks and Recreation Department decide to implement all 6 Design Phases, the overall layout of the park will roughly look like the figure shown below. Figure 15: Overall Proposed Layout
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Progress Report
University of South Alabama
Department of Civil Engineering
Date:
To: Dr. Kevin White
Professor
FROM: AFAR Consulting
CE 432
SUBJECT: Progress Report

The objective of this report is to provide a progress update concerning the design of Steward Road
Park that is situated in the Dauphin Island Parkway vicinity. The park is situated in a strategic area
with dense populace hence it can realize many visits when implemented. However, the park is
realizing no v...


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