Improving Ductility Of Slender Reinforced Concrete,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Improving Ductility Of Slender Reinforced Concrete, Luke M. Ostrom
Construction Management
The Sylmar earthquake of 1971 caused significant damage to slender, non-ductile reinforced concrete (RC) shear wall buildings in California. A later survey by the Concrete Coalition in 2011, under the guidance of members of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), indicated that there are over 3000 vulnerable concrete buildings in California [8]. This led to City of Los Angeles (LA) Ordinance 193893 enacted in 2015, which requires mandatory upgrades to these concrete buildings by 2035. Current practice to meet the requirements of this ordinance, with respect to RC wall buildings, involves adding new shear walls to the building plan or …
Implementing Coordination Lab And Lesson Into Cm 413 - Job Site,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Implementing Coordination Lab And Lesson Into Cm 413 - Job Site, Connor R. Westover
Construction Management
Coordination can make or break a job. The act of coordination and the millions of pieces that go into a single project can directly affect both the schedule and budget of a construction project. Coordination is not a single part of the job, it is an on-going process that continuously involves all entities of the project. The importance of coordination and what it entails is not yet captured in the Cal Poly Construction Management curriculum. The purpose of this project would be to capture that importance and continue to build upon it to better prepare Cal Poly Builders for the …
Unexpected Setbacks When Excavating - Using Gpr For Mitigating Risk: A Case Study,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Unexpected Setbacks When Excavating - Using Gpr For Mitigating Risk: A Case Study, Sam Marcum
Construction Management
Whether constructing on undeveloped land or on an existing developed site, there is a risk of encountering unexpected objects when excavating. With today’s technology in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), this risk can generally be mitigated. Using Whiting-Turner’s construction of Stanford University’s new ChEM-H & SNI Building as an example, this case study discusses the use of GPR for underground mapping, as well as various ways to implement GPR technology. The ChEM-H & SNI site had many underground utilities that required precise pot-holing to verify locations. Although pot-holing is widely used, it is a destructive method, it is time and labor …
Case Study: Effect Of Rideshare And Autonomous Vehicles On Parking Requirements In The Bay Area,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study: Effect Of Rideshare And Autonomous Vehicles On Parking Requirements In The Bay Area, Ryan J. Macintosh
Construction Management
With our streets becoming over crowded with many different modes of transportation, parking has followed this trend and proven to be much more difficult for people. This has frustrated citizens and developers alike because there never seems to be enough parking when it’s needed and finding the space and resources necessary to provide sufficient amounts is becoming increasingly difficult. The objective of this report is to create more awareness of how rideshare and autonomous vehicles are affecting parking requirements imposed by cities. The world we live in can change very fast and in order to accommodate for these changes, we …
Meetings Critical To Construction Project Success And Best Practices: A Case Study,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Meetings Critical To Construction Project Success And Best Practices: A Case Study, Ross Ludwig
Construction Management
This project is a case study of specific meeting tactics that are being used by “Company X”, a large general contracting company. The case study was completed by conducting semi-structured interviews of “Company X” senior management personnel. The case study looked to discover which meetings were necessary to overall project success, as well as best practices for meetings in the construction industry. Communication effectiveness of the project team is essential to the overall project outcome. The project team is a group of people with diverse backgrounds. Understanding the dynamics of a group is necessary to producing a quality product. A …
Part-Time Internships With Local Construction Companies,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Part-Time Internships With Local Construction Companies, Eddie T. Kennedy
Construction Management
Internships have proven to be beneficial for both the intern and the company. The Construction Management (CM) department has proven to be able to well connect students with the industry for summer internships and full-time jobs. Programs like info sessions, job fairs, and meet and greets have allowed the CM department to make this connection. However, partaking in a part-time internship while taking coursework has not been emphasized in the department. This paper will gauge student interest in obtaining a part-time internship for a local construction company in San Luis Obispo. Student responses to surveys showed a clear interest in …
Osha-30 Lab Topics Course On Construction Safety And Hazard Identification,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Osha-30 Lab Topics Course On Construction Safety And Hazard Identification, Patrick Garcia
Construction Management
The end goal of this research-based project is to evaluate whether an OSHA-30 integrated lab course would be beneficial to Cal Poly’s Construction Management (CM) program and how it might also benefit the construction industry. The research conducted will be to interpret whether or not there is a need for this type of class to be included into the Construction Management Curriculum. Along with data research, two separate surveys were conducted, one survey taken by the Cal Poly Construction Management student population and the other survey taken by industry professionals. Additionally, a fellow Construction Management student, Mathew Bramlett, is working …
Case Study: The Implementation Of Tool Box Talks At A Steel Subcontracting Shop,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study: The Implementation Of Tool Box Talks At A Steel Subcontracting Shop, Joseph M. Freschet
Construction Management
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing tool box talks at a small iron working shop. A case study of workers at Ironstone Metal Works, Inc. based out of San Carlos were given a series of tool box talks then evaluated on the effectiveness of the implementation of regular safety meetings. The impact focused on this paper will be the effectiveness of the implementation of regular safety training and how it relates to a safer work environment, reduced cost of workplace injuries, and workers knowledge of safe practices. An analysis of worker interviews and survey …
A Comparative Analysis Of Regional Productivity Trends,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Comparative Analysis Of Regional Productivity Trends, Michael P. Foley
Construction Management
Throughout recent decades, the construction industry has suffered considerably from its inability to accurately target and measure key aspects of worker output that hinder productivity most. Much research has been conducted to analyze the factors contributing to labor productivity output at the work face, however, this dissertation is primarily focused on discovering key components of the building process that seem to hinder productivity from the perspective of the general contracting team. This paper’s literature review looks to address historical data relating to productivity difficulties specific to the construction industry, laborers’ productivity dilemma at the work face, and the resulting impact …
Case Study: Environmental Requirements And Its Impacts Upon The Conservation Center For Wildlife Care,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Case Study: Environmental Requirements And Its Impacts Upon The Conservation Center For Wildlife Care, Chase Flemmer
Construction Management
As the population of California continues to grow, urban spaces are rapidly being developed into areas considered to be environmentally sensitive. In order to prevent extensive damage to our state’s delicate ecosystems, environmental regulations are often enforced by local organizations during the course of impactful operations such as construction projects. These regulations will often vary from one site to another, depending on a given site’s location and proximity to the environmentally sensitive areas. No two jobs will posses the exact same specifications for dealing with this aspect of construction, and as such some will require more intense regulations than others. …
A Case Study: Farrell Drilled Displacement Column Ground Improvement,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Case Study: Farrell Drilled Displacement Column Ground Improvement, Cody T. Flechsig
Construction Management
The objective of this study is to document the ground improvement techniques employed by Farrell Design-Build Inc. to allow for the construction of the Emeryville Public Market. The market is a Mixed use building, housing tenants, a ground floor grocery, and parking structure. By showing the effectiveness of this system, it is the hope that other industry professionals will be more capable to undertake and solve complex soil issues. Ground improvement is a technical, and necessary part of construction, allowing for vertical construction to begin. Farrell’s technology has the ability to transform industry standards, and create new methods of dealing …
Solar Parking Lot Analysis: Smart Investment Or Waste Of Capital,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Solar Parking Lot Analysis: Smart Investment Or Waste Of Capital, Jared J. Davis
Construction Management
In the last couple decades solar panels have been developed into a sustainable and effective method for harnessing clean energy. Today, solar panels have been engineered into solar roadways. Solar roadways are structurally engineered solar panels which can be installed in the Earth, driven on, and can replace the need for traditional asphalt roads. These solar roadways also include built in LEDs which mimic road lines and light up wildlife crossing the road, making these road panels a very safe alternative to traditional asphalt roads. This senior project is an analysis of solar roadways and their capabilities when applied to …
Overcoming The Challenges Of Asbestos Containing Materials In Remodels - A Case Study,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Overcoming The Challenges Of Asbestos Containing Materials In Remodels - A Case Study, Noah W. Champlin
Construction Management
This is a study of one project’s experience with delays caused by the need for asbestos abatement. It will also cover the best approaches for limiting both safety and financial risks to the contractor, subcontractors and owner. I wanted to gather information on this type of issue within our industry because there will be an increased need for large scale remodeling within major cities to keep them up to the level of standard people expect. This includes the more modern infrastructure of a building to accommodate for the technological improvements made in recent years and to provide a more comfortable …
Lean Construction Implementation: Case Study,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Lean Construction Implementation: Case Study, Devin J. Merker
Construction Management
Lean construction offers a collaborative approach to traditional construction practices and has the primary goal of increasing value to the client. With the proper use of lean construction tools on projects and the adoption of a lean culture, construction companies have recognized real benefits in terms of cost, productivity, and schedule while increasing customer satisfaction. The construction industry has been slow however in adopting the lean construction practices that have proven to be successful. The research in this study will familiarize the reader with the principles of lean construction, and address why the demand for lean construction is rising. In …
Abandoned Projects: The Economic Impact In San Luis Obispo,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Abandoned Projects: The Economic Impact In San Luis Obispo, Andrew Steven Horton
Construction Management
San Luis Obispo is in the midst of a housing crisis. This small college town cannot keep pace with the growing number of students and residents. The problem is that there are very few new housing options being developed. Other than the new freshman dorms, the housing market in San Luis Obispo has been stagnant for years. The housing market cannot afford inefficiency and waste, but there are still many abandoned construction sites around the city. These sites are not only eye sores and safety hazards, but they are wasted opportunities. They cost the city millions of dollars every year. …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Accountability On Jobsites Within The Construction Industry,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Accountability On Jobsites Within The Construction Industry, Joseph O. Lamphere
Construction Management
Noise induced hearing loss is a major issue on jobsites within the construction industry. Every day workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise, but they are not being properly managed to mitigate this issue. Workers have misconceptions about the topic, but more surprisingly are sometimes indifferent to the effects; believing hearing loss is inevitable, or it can be cured with a hearing aide. Construction has inherent dangers that workers have to deal with every day. Hearing loss might not be on the top of their lists, but the effects are permanent, and they cannot be cured with a hearing …
Growing Grounds Nursery - Outdoor Plaza And Education Space,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Growing Grounds Nursery - Outdoor Plaza And Education Space, Keenan Brekke
Construction Management
This paper describes the planning, both design and financing, as well as the construction of an 800 square foot outdoor plaza area and education space. After six months of Planning and Fundraising, the scope of work included clearing and grubbing, relocation of irrigation lines, site grading and footing excavation, forming and pouring four architectural board form concrete benches and a planter, installing a perimeter French drain for site drainage, and installation of serpentine rock retaining walls, steel planters, a sail shade structure, outdoor string lights, a koi pond, and all significant landscaping. The author, over 100 volunteers, and various industry …
Analysis Of Student-Athletes And Summer Internship Experiences In The Construction Management Department,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Analysis Of Student-Athletes And Summer Internship Experiences In The Construction Management Department, Amanda Rose Sandoval
Construction Management
Summer internships are a valuable way for implementing practical knowledge in the construction industry. Students can apply what they have learned during the school year and visualize the reality of how construction is managed. This project will research what student-athletes typically invest their time in over summer and the construction company’s connection to the student-athlete department. The analysis will identify if there is a need to propose a program that can improve the relationship between the construction management and student-athlete departments. Two surveys were conducted to collect information about student-athletes summer activity history and their perspective of internship experience, as …
Building A Handicap Accessible Entrance And Gabion Wall,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Building A Handicap Accessible Entrance And Gabion Wall, David C. Marter
Construction Management
As people age, their bodies naturally deteriorate and often times people are confined to wheelchairs in order to get around. Uneven and unstable ground is a large obstacle for people who live confined to a wheelchair. This project was derived and designed in order to help a family with multiple family members bound to wheelchairs to allow them an easier point of access into the home. The project itself consists of the construction of a concrete walkway and a gabion wall to provide some additional aesthetics. The concrete pathway ranges from the driveway to a paver pathway that curves around …
Exploratory Analysis Of Accuracy Monitoring Techniques In Vehicle Detection Systems For Intelligent Transportation Systems Applications And Maintenance,
2018
Florida Institute of Technology
Exploratory Analysis Of Accuracy Monitoring Techniques In Vehicle Detection Systems For Intelligent Transportation Systems Applications And Maintenance, Manasi Sanjay Palod
Theses and Dissertations
The goal of transportation management is to ensure the mobility of people and goods, in a reliable and efficient manner. Operation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure is key to accomplish their objectives. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications rely on massive detection networks that collectively demand significant maintenance resources. Resource constraints force transportation agencies to look for innovative ways to optimize their operational and maintenance costs while serving their users at intended performance levels. The system inputs come from vehicle detection system (VDS), acting as field data collection devices, enabling traffic monitoring and management through response to specific conditions. This research …
