Evaluating Construction Methods for an Electrical Transition Compound Christopher OConnor Andrew Canniff
Abstract Evaluating Construction Methods Design Evaluation Criteria Cost Estimates Construction Schedules Environmental Impact Durability & Lifespan Required Maintenance Availability of Labor & Materials Recommendation Alternative Option
SK-1: Ground Floor Plan and Roof Plan
SK-2: Elevation
SK-3: Site Plan
Summary of Options Cast in Place Concrete Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Precast Concrete Structural Steel
Cast in Place Concrete Formwork Reinforcing steel (Rebar) Mix-designed concrete Pouring Stages Scaffolding and Bracing Weatherproofing
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) CMU Block Horizontal Bracing Vertical Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Grouting Scaffolding and Bracing Weatherproofing
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) ICF Block Polystyrene Foam Insulation Acts as permanent formwork Mix-Designed Concrete Pouring Stages Vertical and Horizontal Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Scaffolding and Bracing Weatherproofing
Precast Concrete Offsite Fabrication of Reinforced Concrete Panels Installation of Panels Bracing Weatherproofing
Structural Steel Offsite fabrication of beams, columns, and exterior steel panels Installation of steel elements Bracing Weatherproofing
Design Evaluation Criteria
Cast in Place Concrete Cost: $990, Construction Duration: 24.5 weeks
CMU Cost: $895, Construction Duration: 31 weeks
ICF Cost: $898, Construction Duration: 23.5 Weeks
Precast Concrete Cost: $1,147, Construction Duration : 22 Weeks
Structural Steel Cost: $929, Construction Duration: 20 Weeks
Final Design Evaluation Criteria
Comparison of Durations & Costs
Recommendations Structural Steel ICF
Acknowledgements DaBoys would like to sincerely thank all members of the Dartmouth Stantec Office for not only all of your assistance throughout this project but also making both of us feel right at home.
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