Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- STEMM Midterm Assignment
- Pictures for the introduction to STEMM Midterm
- AutoCAD screenshots
- Material lists formatted and printed
- STEMM midterm done by mid-year
- Put together AutoCAD drawings
December 23, 2011
Log 24
Log Date: December 23, 2011
December 21, 2011
Log 23
Log Date: December 21, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- STEMM Midterm Assignment
- Added pictures to midterm assignment
- Added engineering and manufacturing types to midterm assignment
- STEMM midterm done by mid-year
December 16, 2011
Log 22
Log Date: December 16, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- STEMM Midterm Assignment
- First section midterm assignment
- STEMM midterm done by mid-year
December 14, 2011
Log 21
Log Date: December 14, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- STEMM Midterm Assignment
- Hardware list
- Press Release
- Need cut out view from AutoCAD drawing
December 13, 2011
December 12, 2011
Research on Sound Bulkhead
Why should I choose Sound Bulkhead?Sound Bulkhead sets the industry standard for bulkhead design. We also have perfected efficient and effective methods for installation and have the equipment to do the job right. This saves our customers time and money while assuring the quality of construction that you will be proud to have as a visible improvement to your property.
How does Sound Bulkhead warranty their work?
When we use granite, your bulkhead will be warranted for structural defects in material and workmanship for as long as you own your property. This warranty protects against abrasive wear, erosion of product or adjacent soil surfaces, and cracking that causes a structural defect. If you sell your property your wall is warranted for 6 years from the date of installation.
Why should rock be used for my Sound Bulkhead construction project?
Spaces between stone allows water to escape rapidly to reduce the weight behind and within the structure. The exchange, caused by tidal and ground water movement is a major consideration in any bulkhead application. Rocks are placed in an interloc king pattern which further increases structural integrity. As water inundates a solid concrete wall at high tide, piped drainage systems may not be able to release water quickly enough to avoid “hydraulic push out” or total wall failure. Blocks, laid up in rows may create “hinge-points“ where the wall may be bent forward along a straight line between rows. During times of extreme back-pressure from tidal drop or heavy rains, “hinge points” may contribute to the collapse of the wall. Another reason is that rocks dissipate wave energy much better than a flat surface. This helps to prevent “scour” a major cause of bulkhead failure.
Spaces between stone allows water to escape rapidly to reduce the weight behind and within the structure. The exchange, caused by tidal and ground water movement is a major consideration in any bulkhead application. Rocks are placed in an interloc king pattern which further increases structural integrity. As water inundates a solid concrete wall at high tide, piped drainage systems may not be able to release water quickly enough to avoid “hydraulic push out” or total wall failure. Blocks, laid up in rows may create “hinge-points“ where the wall may be bent forward along a straight line between rows. During times of extreme back-pressure from tidal drop or heavy rains, “hinge points” may contribute to the collapse of the wall. Another reason is that rocks dissipate wave energy much better than a flat surface. This helps to prevent “scour” a major cause of bulkhead failure.
What rock should be used for my Sound Bulkhead construction project?Although we can use your choice of stone for construction, we recommend granite for structural durability. This rock, formed by granular igneous process, is preferred because of its uniform consistency and purity. In addition, stone has a natural binding quality and high coefficient of friction which adds stability to construction. Other types of rock, such as basalt, are formed by volcanic activity and are actually lava castings. Basalts often have imbedded impurities which may cause inconsistency and defects. These defects may not be apparent until a year or more has past in the salt water environment. They also may have a smother surface and can slide against each other, thus detracting from the structural integrity of a wall.
What type of foundation does Sound Bulkhead build its walls upon?
Sound Bulkhead sets base rock in a trench or “key-way” which provides lateral support for the toe of the bulkhead. Since water scour and undermining is a major consideration for all types of bulkheads, the depth required for maximum protection may vary according to soil conditions. Exposed embankment is minimized as soils are replaced with rock in short segments during excavation. This process protects against bank failure during construction.
What equipment will Sound Bulkhead use to install my bulkhead?
Sound Bulkhead uses specialized barges to allows us to land high on the beach to minimize impact to your property and the shellfish environment. In addition, our barges can carry all the materials for several jobs. This helps to defray the costs of mobilization which can be shared between projects. One or more of our several excavators fitted with a special rotating rock grapple allows us the manual dexterity to place the rock on your bulkhead skillfully to maximize shoreline protection.
Sound Bulkhead uses specialized barges to allows us to land high on the beach to minimize impact to your property and the shellfish environment. In addition, our barges can carry all the materials for several jobs. This helps to defray the costs of mobilization which can be shared between projects. One or more of our several excavators fitted with a special rotating rock grapple allows us the manual dexterity to place the rock on your bulkhead skillfully to maximize shoreline protection.
http://soundrockproducts.com/faqs.htm
Updated View of Piling Placement
The pilings have been placed along the outside of the piers and will be attached with piling hoops.
December 11, 2011
Press Release
The following piece is an excerpt from the press release that was produced for the project.
December 09, 2011
Log 20
Log Date: December 7, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- Press Release
- Dock hardware material list
- Nails, corner brackets, etc. calculated for material list
- Press Release due Dec. 12
- Need cut out view from AutoCAD drawing
December 07, 2011
Log 19
Log Date: December 7, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- Press Release
- Finished detailed AutoCAD drawing
- Press Release due Dec. 12
- Need cut out view from AutoCAD drawing
December 05, 2011
December 02, 2011
Log 18
Log Date: December 2, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started
- Continued updates of AutoCAD drawing
- Material list completed
- Added railing posts
- Balusters finished
- AutoCAD drawing needs to be updated to be more specific
- Press Release due Dec. 12
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