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Images of 8700 in January 2006
ENGR 8700 SAMPLE MATERIALS: January - April 2007
2007 Midterm Reports
GROUP 1 (TEVA)
GROUP 2 (N-TEC)
GROUP 3 (ACIES)
GROUP 4 (FORWARD)
GROUP 5 (QCE)
GROUP 6 (P.E.L)
GROUP 7 (MVP&O)
GROUP 8 (CEDAR)
Client Projects ENGR 8700: January - April 2007
SUMMARY TABLE
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
PROJECT NO. 1 – SNC-LAVALIN
Project Title: Underground
Oil Storage Tanks
Project Description
SNC-Lavalin
is currently working on a Feasibility Study for a second oil refinery in Placentia Bay. The location has been selected and a site
layout has been prepared.
One of the major components of the refinery will be the oil storage facilities.
The task assigned to the
design team will be to investigate the various types of underground oil storage structures used worldwide
and prepare a preliminary design and cost estimate for these structures. It is
expected that the team will research the various tank types(steel,
concrete, natural rock etc) and make recommendations based on this review. A
preliminary design will be carried out based on the oil storage volumes,
geotechnical conditions, loading conditions etc. Preparation of construction
cost estimate will also be required.
Nick Gillis
ph: 748-2998
email: nick.gillis@snclavalin.com
Ray Bailey
ph: 748-2944
email: ray.bailey@snclavalin.com
PROJECT NO 2 - AMEC
PROJECT: an earth fill dam
design where we have X m of glacial till overburden (which has a high
permeability) and fractured bedrock. We are looking at using the proposed Sandy
Pond reservoir at Long
Harbour
as an example. (I am still waiting to hear back from VBNC on if we can use this
information) What we will require is a design where by we can utilize the
onsite materials as much as possible in a cost effective manner. We have
existing field information, including maps, drawings, borehole/test pit logs,
and test results.
We will get back to you when
we get a response from VBNC. Alternatively, we can look into other projects
with similar requirements.
Here is my contact info
Kevin Penney, P.Eng
Project Engineer
AMEC Americas Limited
Earth and Environmental
133 Crosbie Road, PO Box
13216
St.
John's, Newfoundland
and Labrador
A1B 4A5
Tel 709 722 7023 Fax 709 722
7353
mailto: kevin.penney@amec.com
www.amec.com
PROJECT NO.3 – DAVE BURT AND ASSOCIATES
RE-DEVELOPMENT OF TUCKER PREMISES, QUIDI VIDI VILLAGE
The City of St. John’s has invited proposals from developers for the redevelopment of the Tucker Premises in Quidi Vidi Village.
A developer engaged architects PHB Group to design a thirty five room luxury inn complete with restaurant, tourist information kiosk, public washrooms and wharf development.
The proposal site consists of a two story unused shed located on a marginal pier in Quidi Vidi Village with a gravel surface area at the shore side of the shed.
A study carried out by DBA Consulting Engineers Ltd. in conjunction with Afonso in July, 2006 showed that the marginal wharf is in a dilapidated condition and requires removal and replacement.
The proposed inn will be located partially on the wharf and partially on the ground area.
The intent is that the structural system for the inn will be wood frame construction with steel beams and columns if and as required.
The wharf can be of any type construction that meets the environmental and structural loading requirements.
Details to
follow.
DBA Consulting Engineers Ltd
Art Singleton, P.Eng
Eric Paul, P.Eng.
Ph 739-5500
Fax 739-5560
Email asingleton@dba.nf.net
PROJECT NO.4 – DEPT OF TRANSPORT/WORKS & CITY OF
ST.JOHN’S
The Project title for the
partnership project proposed by the Dept. of Transportation & Works
and The City of St. John's is:
Access Alternatives to The St. John's
Health Science
Center
Project Description:
The St. John's Health
Science Center
has grown in size and the traffic demand to this site has increased while there has not been
any increase in access lanes to or from the site, via Clinch Crescent,
since the
original development of the area. While some improvements
have been made on the site and culverts have been upgraded to bridges on the
Leary's Brook crossings, at Clinch Crescent East and Clinch Crescent West,
recent and proposed changes to the local road network may impact traffic
volumes and it would be beneficial to examine how access can be improved to the
facility to benefit both site users and local traffic. This project will analyse possible alternative options and consider the impacts and costs to achieve this goal as well as the impact
on the rest of the local road network and others affected by these alternate solutions.
The contacts will be as
follows:
John Morrissey
Manager of Highway Design
Dept. Transportation &
Works
Phone: 729-5493
Email: morrisseyj@gov.nl.ca
my alternate
Garry Spencer
Senior Highway Design Engineer
Dept. Transportation &
Works
Phone:729-7293
Email: Spencerg@gov.nl.ca
City of St. John's Contact
Robin King
Transportation Engineer
Phone: 576-8232
Email: Rking@st.johns.ca
PROJECT NO.5 – CHIMO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
THE PROJECT WE CAN OFFER IS THE DESIGN OF CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS FOR A 14,000 SF PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING WITH 5,000 + 5,000 SF 2 FLOOR OFFICE ON THE FRONT. THIS WOULD INCLUDE THE FOUNDATIONS AND STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING.
Details
to follow.
KARL GREEN
709 739-5900
FAX 709 739-5511 kgreen@crosbiegroup.com
PROJECT NO. 6- NFLD POWER
Rose Blanche Hydroelectric Resource: Upgrade Potential
Rose Blanche Brook Hydroelectric Development is located on the south
west coast, near Port Aux Basques. The plant in this development has an
installed capacity of 6 MW. The most recent yearly energy output of the
plant is from 25 GWH in 2006.
Due to the type of landscape and hydrology, there is an estimated spill
of 5 GWh a year. This has significant value - especially considering
the current trend in the price of oil. This project will involve
reviewing existing plant and watershed data to establish the economic
value of increasing the output of the resource. This may be through
the addition of dams, extending dams, adding generation, or any other
options that the students identify. Students will propose, analyze and
cost various alternatives and then select feasible alternatives. A
final report should include optimized alternatives for harnessing this
additional energy potential along with their design, cost and
environmental requirements, if any.
Contacts:
Jennifer Williams
737-5451
jmwilliams@newfoundlandpower.com
Geoff Emberley
737-2854
gemberley@newfoundlandpower.com
PROJECT NO.7 – IMV PROJECTS ATLANTIC INC
Title: Conceptual Design of
a Concrete GBS for Labrador Offshore Gas Production
Summary: The development of
gas offshore Labrador is being subject to renewed interest. The CNLOPB estimates there is 4.2 tcf of discovered natural gas resources offshore Labrador
and increased demand for natural makes the region and area of potential future
development. A significant challenge to the development of these resources is
the harsh environment in which the resources are located. Of interest to
IMVPA, is the conceptual design of a concrete GBS for the region
given recent advances in understanding environmental loads, calculating
and managing risk, geotechnical analysis, and material advancements.
Michael J.
Paulin, Ph.D., P.Eng.
President
IMV Projects Atlantic Inc.
Suite 303, 152 Water Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1A9
Phone: (709) 579-6070
Fax: (709) 579-6141
Mobile: (709) 687-4040
Website: www.imvpa.com <http://www.imvpa.com>
PROJECT NO.8 – TILLER ENGINEERING INC
Project Description Primary
sub-discipline
structural coastal and ocean energy development geotechnical
transportation hydrotechnical project management
Structural Design of Remote
Telecommunications Facility
The complete structural
design of a 18.3m self support tower to support a microwave antenna system and
a 24m monopole structure to support a cellular phone system is required. The
student group must determine in the preliminary design the optimal tower
concept before proceeding to the detailed design. Detailed design to include
the design of the complete super-structure including connections and anchorage.
The foundation system must be designed as well. All design to be in accordance
with CSA S37-01 Antennas, Antenna Supporting Structures and Towers.
Richard W. Tiller, M.Eng., P.Eng., P.E.
President, Senior Structural
Engineer
Tiller Engineering Inc.
Consultants in Structural
Engineering, Project Management
and Inspections of Towers, Buildings and Industrial
Structures
119 Springdale St.
Box 403, 50 Hamlyn Rd.
St.
John's, NL, Canada, A1E 5X7
709 579 6705 T
709 687 8153 CELL
709 737 0489 F
1-877-907-6700
website: www.rwtiller.com
email: rtiller@tillereng.ca
