Site Specific Matrix Jason Butler 342011 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Civil amp Environmental Engineering Major Qualifying Project MQP Stantec Project Center Project Advisors Professor Frederick Hart ID: 241678
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Dam Construction AlternativesSite Specific Matrix
Jason Butler3/4/2011Slide2
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteCivil & Environmental EngineeringMajor Qualifying Project (MQP)Stantec Project Center
Project Advisors: Professor Frederick Hart Professor Suzanne LepageStantec Consulting Service Inc. mentors
Daniel GilbertGreg YankeyBrad SmileySlide3
Project ScopeDevelop an understanding of dam construction alternatives:Concrete-Filled Cellular Sheet Pile CellsFloat-InRoller Compacted ConcreteDevelop a user friendly site specific matrix for selection of appropriate dam construction alternative Slide4
Project DeliverablesOverview of three dam construction alternativesCapstone Design ProjectDesign a site specific dam construction matrixCalibrate matrix at previous dams builtApply matrix to future dam projectsSlide5
Concrete-Filled Cellular Sheet Pile Cell ConstructionIn-the-wet constructionPermanent cofferdam structureTremie concrete pourCost and schedule saverAccommodates to irregular rocklines
Suitable for volatile riversSlide6
Float-In ConstructionIn-the-wet constructionPrefabrication of dam segments created at offsite locationCasting basin or launch facilityLarge construction equipmentExtensive underwater diver workSlide7
Roller Compacted Concrete ConstructionIn-the-dry constructionTemporary cofferdamsDewatering requiredRapid placed concreteConstruction completed in stages
Optimize dams geometrySlide8
MatrixSlide9
Calibration of Matrix Kentucky River Lock and Dam No. 9 (Cell)Braddock Dam (Float-In)McAlpine Dam (RCC)Slide10
Application to Future ProjectsKentucky River Lock and Dam No. 8Currently under design process approvalMatrix Results:
Concrete-Filled Cellular Sheet Pile CellsSlide11
Application of MatrixGain basic knowledge about dam constructionUseful for clients to choose appropriate dam construction technique to use at specific locationEntry-level engineers can use as a reference to get on board with the project quicker Serves as useful information on dam construction topics to allow clients and engineers to be on the same pageSlide12
Questions?