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Evaluating Construction Methods for an Electrical Transition Compound. Christopher O’Connor Andrew Canniff. Abstract. Evaluating Construction Methods Design Evaluation Criteria Cost Estimates Construction Schedules Environmental Impact Durability & Lifespan Required Maintenance
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Evaluating Construction Methods for an Electrical Transition Compound Christopher O’Connor 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
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
Cast in Place Concrete • Cost: $990,457.10 • Construction Duration: 24.5 weeks
CMU • Cost: $895,957.10 • Construction Duration: 31 weeks
ICF • Cost: $898,601.70 • Construction Duration: 23.5 Weeks
Precast Concrete • Cost: $1,147,957.10 • Construction Duration: 22 Weeks
Structural Steel • Cost: $929,674.85 • Construction Duration: 20 Weeks
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.
Picture Reference • http://www.baruzzini.com/images/large/image-12.jpg • http://knoji.com/images/user/cmu-1.JPG • http://heatherwestpr.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/tufut.jpg?w=150 • http://www.idevelop.ie/ibuild/images/ICF.jpg • http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2011/10/icfsketch.jpg • http://www.actonprecast.com/admin/ktmlpro/images/uploads/Catello%20Pumphouse.jpg?0.7051663490068698 • http://www.designindustriesinc.com/Precast_Concrete_Wall_Install_1.JPG • http://3.imimg.com/data3/JJ/OG/MY-4119982/structural-steel-frame-commercial-building-250x250.jpg • http://ciabuildings.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/PICT01861-550x412.jpg