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Moor Movement | Cal Poly, SLO Senior Project on mechanized docking for drought-stricken reservoirsTRANSCRIPT
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MOOR MOVEMENT
SENIOR PROJECTDANIEL BECK 2015
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Mechanized mooring for unpredictable shoreline uctuations on inland lakes and reservoirs. A recreational demonstration on Boulder Beach, Lake Mead.
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context
proposal
movement
recreation situation
form variation
form inspiration
site alternatives
display presentation
design iterations
construction process
video
video
video
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CROSS-BASIN
SECTION
BOULER BEACH
LAKE MOHAVE
WILLOW BEACH
HOOVER DAM
ELDORADO VALLEY
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HW
Y 9
5
HW
Y 95
HWY 93
BOULER BASIN
LAS VEGAS
LAKE MEAD
LOWER GRAND CANYON
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CROSS-BASIN
SECTION
LAS VEGAS
2Raw map source: USGS
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CROSS-BASIN
SECTION
BOULER BEACH
LAKE MOHAVE
WILLOW BEACH
HOOVER DAM
ELDORADO VALLEY
BOULER BASIN
LAS VEGAS
LAKE MEAD
LOWER GRAND CANYON
PATH
OF D
OCK
TRAV
EL
2 M
ILES
BOULER BASIN
LAS VEGAS WASH
LAS VEGAS
HOOVER DAM
BLACK CANYON NATIONAL WATER TRAIL
BOULER BEACH
BOULDER WASH
LAKESHORE RD
HW
Y 93
HW
Y 93
ORIGINAL COLORADO RIVER CHANNEL& STATELINE
NV
AZ
895 L
OWEST
EXTRE
MTE
1081
CURRE
NT LE
VEL
1229
FULL
POOL
BOULDER CITY
LAS VEGAS
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| CONTEXT |LAKE MEADBOULDER BASIN OF LAKE MEAD
PROPSAL SITE
Raw map source: USGS
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4Image source: NPS
BOULDER BEACH 1940 CHUCK LINE ROTARY BBQ
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COLORADO RIVER WATERSHED TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL WITH STATE-LINES, WATERSHED, RIVER CHANNELS AND DAMS UV LIGHTING (NOT SHOWN)
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6ACCESS WALK
SLIDE RACK
SWIMAREA
ANCHOR POST
BOULDER BEACH (PARKING)
DAY-USE DOCK
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7ACCESS WALK
FINE-TExTURED BEACH SAND
BENCHES/ PLAY FEATURES
SHADE ROOF
BEACH ExTENSION UNDER WATER
| PROPOSAL |The following images depict the day and evening use experience for a site-speci c implementation of a mechanical mooring system at Boulder Beach, Lake Mead.
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8SNACK BAR
STORAGE ROOMCABLE TENSIONSWIM STEP
LAND SWIM INTERACTION BEACH ACCESS
STORAGE ROOM
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9DAY-USE PICNIC
SOLID SHADE
FILTEREDSHADE
LAKE INTERACTION
| PROPOSAL |
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RECESSED BARTENDER AREA
WATERSLOT
BAR WITH VIEW OF LAKE
MOVABLE SEATING
ROOF STABILIZERS
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UNDERWATER LIGHTINGFLUSH-MOUNT LIGHTING
WALL ART
INDIRECT AERIAL LIGHTING
| PROPOSAL |
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Night lighting aerial view. During summer months, the facility would be open until 10pm. Boulder Beach with Boulder Beach Campground in mid-ground. Boulder City, NV under the moon.
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0.75 mile cur
rent access ro
ad
| PROPOSAL |
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view east | FORTIFICATION HILL
Raw image source: NPS
This is the view from on the docks at Boulder Beach
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| PROPOSAL |
Plywood bases are hand cut with jig-saw. Aluminum posts cut with pipe-cutter. All remaining pieces designed in AutoCAD, then lasercut and hand assembled.
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Monsoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence on Lake Meadso lets make the rain be known.
The roof slats are U-shaped for structural integrity, making them natural collectors of water. 50% of water will be caught by the slats, where it will spill over the ends, creating a musical splash of water in an uneven, yet rhythmic pattern.
SECTION: Roof Slat
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| PROPOSAL |
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3DS MAx ANIMATION
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| MOVEMENT |
This proposed mooring system uses established engineering techniques ( otation, drilling, gears, slides, bearings, and mass) to take the existing conventional mooring system to the next levelsaving time, money, and hassle.
CRUTCHES
DOCKS
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januaryfebruary
nove
mber d
ecember
octo
ber
sept
embe
r
augu
st
july
june
may
april
march
average water temperature at the surface
average air temperature
average number of vistors
Legend:
janfeb
july 4 celebration
bass u.s. open (300 ppl)
free days
ironman (2,500 ppl) triathlon (1,300 ppl)
ragnar relay (8,000 ppl)
boat light parade
free days
ntl safe boating week
st patricks marathon (1,000 ppl)
bald eagle count (132 count)
triathlon (1,200 ppl)
mar
aprm
ayjune
julyaug
septoct
novdec
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78
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63
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68
7280
8489
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50,000
60,000
65,000
50,000
35,000
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18,000
20,000
35,000
40,000
MONTHS ON THE LAKE
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M
ILL
ION
VIS
ITO
RS A
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UA
LLY
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januaryfebruary
nove
mber d
ecember
octo
ber
sept
embe
r
augu
st
july
june
may
april
march
average water temperature at the surface
average air temperature
average number of vistors
Legend:
janfeb
july 4 celebration
bass u.s. open (300 ppl)
free days
ironman (2,500 ppl) triathlon (1,300 ppl)
ragnar relay (8,000 ppl)
boat light parade
free days
ntl safe boating week
st patricks marathon (1,000 ppl)
bald eagle count (132 count)
triathlon (1,200 ppl)
mar
aprm
ayjune
julyaug
septoct
novdec
90
78
70
63
58 54
54
55
57
68
7280
8489
81
69
54
47 45
49
56
66
75
83
50,000
60,000
65,000
50,000
35,000
20,00015,00015,000
18,000
20,000
35,000
40,000
MONTHS ON THE LAKE
Ameni
ties
Beach
Ameni
ties
Beach
Water
Ameni
ties
Beach
Water
Ameni
ties
Ameni
tiesBea
ch
Beach
Wa
terAm
enitiesBe
ach
Water
Successful beaches
Issue with Boulder beach
Solution to Boulder beach
Low water
Solution to Boulder beach
High water
1 Mile
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| RECREATION SITUATION |
This recreation demonstration lies within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 6.9 million people visit the area annually, making it the 6th most visited site under the National Park Service. The Colorado River channel ows through Lake Mead, which determines where the lake shrinks to during droughts. A beach with so much demand must be able to fully function despite water levels. An automated oating dock is the best solution proven as shown.
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FACILITY (typ)
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| RECREATION SITUATION |
EXISTING
SOLUTION A
SOLUTION B
LAND BASED INFRASTRUCTURE
Facilities cannot move with the lowering water levels. Less people want to visit.
PIER OR TIDAL POST DOCKS
Facilities can only adapt to small water level uctuations of 0 - 10.
CABLE SPREAD ANCHORS
Concrete or helix anchors require constant repositioning by a oating crane, which costs a lot and takes too much time.
BET
TER
BAD
WO
RST
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| RECREATION SITUATION |
PROPOSAL
AUTOMATED, SELF ANCHORING
The oating facility always maintains a constant relationship to the shoreline.
BES
T
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| FORM VARIATION |
The three-piece system has ve major formations, with in nite positions in between. The sliding technology allows for adaptation to natural topographic conditions.
CIRCULATIONCIRCULATION
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Con guration will never look the same from above. The three piece movement can constantly adapt to curving shorelines. As long as at least one dock has its beach access walks extended to the shore, the docks can be positioned however managers please.
For example, the dock in the foreground is positioned at an extended distance from the shore for recreational variance.
| FORM VARIATION |
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Gulf of California
Wave breaking edge (like a boat hull)Prevailing wavesPrevailing wavesPrevailing waves
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Prevailing windsShad
e
Shadows
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DEVELOPMENT
ALLUVIAL WASHES
CLIMATE RESPONSE
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| FORM INSPIRATION |For a site-speci c design on a beach in the middle of the harsh desert, the structured wanted to blend in with the landscape as best as possible.
GEOLOGICAL STRIATIONS
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LAKE POWELL
LAK
E M
EAD
SHASTA LAKE
TRINITY LAKE
LAK
E O
RO
VIL
LE
NEW MELONES LAKE
THEODORE ROOSEVELT LAKE
AM
ISTA
D
SAN LUIS RESERVIOR
MILLERTON LAKE
PYR
AM
ID L
AK
E
CASTAIC
NAVAJO LAKE
EMPTY
FULLLEGEND
% o
f cap
acity
SMALL
BIG
capa
city
FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR
DON PEDRO
EXC
HQ
UER
RES
ERV
OIR
LAK
E B
UC
HA
NO
NPIN
E FL
AT R
ESER
VO
IR
SALTON SEA
STRAWBERRY LAKE
LAKE TRAVIS
BARRYESSA LAKE
SAN ANTONIO RESERVOIR
BO
YSE
N R
ESER
VO
IR
LAK
E O
UA
CH
ITA
LAKE MARTIN
GR
AN
D L
AK
E O
TH
E C
HER
OK
EES
LAKE TEXOMA
ELEPHANT BUTTE RESERVOIR
CA
NYO
N L
AK
E
PLEA
SAN
T LA
KE
FORT PECT LAKE
LAK
E N
AC
AM
IEN
TO
LAKE SONOMA
EAGLE LAKE
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A preliminary list of places that could bene t from a mechanized mooring system for recreation areas, marinas, or private establishments.
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| SITE ALTERNATIVES |
SHASTA LAKE, CA
FOLSOM LAKE, CA
SALTON SEA, CA
LAKE OROVILLE, CA
LAKE POWELL, UT
Many bodies of water are experiencing drought and ood cycles. This docking system can be refashioned for any climate, scale, or user demand.
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EARLY DESIGN SKETCH
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| DISPLAY PRESENTATION |
The goal was to intrigue a viewer and make them want to learn about the project. Using several different types of media made for a successful presentation.
DISPLAY WALK-THROUGH VIDEO
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laser cut, score, etch modeling and detail graphics
custom labeling
spray paint
wire rope and swaging techniques
woodworking
plunge router inlay
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iPad animation
plywood infographics with transparency paper
walnut, basswood, plexi, taskboard, cardboard, crescent board materials
L.E.D. lighting
U.V. pens and with black light
3D sections and perspectives
| DISPLAY PRESENTATION |
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400 deep lake water | 44 F
pipe
/ ho
se
pipe / hose
400 deep lake water | 44 F
cool
ing
vent
vor
tex
vent
vor
tex
marina building
marina building
floats
radiationconvectionconduction
hot ambient air | 100 F
hot ambient air | 100 F chilled air |
80 Fchilled air | 80 F
chilled air
draw fan
floats floatscourtesy
slipscourtesy
slips floats
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full pool : 1,221
cable drive bull wheel
marina building / hotel
rail and trestle support
use lengthmaintenance length
dead pool : 895
full pool : maximum water capacity of lakedead pool : dead water storage that a hoover dam has no means to release
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INITIAL CONCEPTS
# 2
# 1
INCLINE RAIL Mechanical movement on incline rail.
Cons: - Visibly intrusive infrastructure - Permanently xed
COLD TAP Deep lake-water cooling climate controlled oating environment.
Cons: - Unnecessary volume of climate control - Dif cult access connection
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hemenway harbor
existing utilities road
highway 93highway 93
hoover damhistoric railroad trail
lake mohave
lake mead | boulder basainhemenway harbor
hotel
marina & services
launch ramp
eldorado valleyeldorado mountainsblack mountains
lake mead | boulder basin
the domes
callville bay
highway 93
las vegas bay
virgin mountains
fortification hill
hoover dam
hemenway harbor
boulder beachshor
elin
e
boat storage
hotel/ resort
marina
lake mead
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| DESIGN ITERATIONS |The design process began with concepts on marina design, boat launch ramp resiliency, deep-lake-water-cooling; and then moved to an all-inclusive oating day-use and camp resort. The nal design was a simpli ed version of all ideas that narrowed focus to recreation activities on Boulder Beach.
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BaR aND casINO / VIeWPOINT
ReNTal UNITs; WITH 2 BOaT slIPs
ReNTal UNITs; WITH
2 BOaT slIPs
OFFIces aND PaRK
RaNGeR
ReNTals OFFIce
DaY-Use
DaY-Use ReNTals ONlY; NO BOaTs
DaY-Use
sWIM aRea
sWIM aRea
BOUlDeR BeacH
PaRKING
POOl aReaPOOl aReacaFe
WaTeR-sPORTs ReNTals
DaY-Use ReNTals ONlY; NO 1,75
0
1,000
BOUlDeR BeacH access
ROaDROaD
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# 3 CAMPING RESORT Floating campgrounds and day use area
Cons: - Massive infrastructure - Weak form - Unanswered environmental questions regarding vegetation in planter areas
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scale: 1 = 200
0 100 200 400
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| DESIGN ITERATIONS |
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sHaDe, FRITTeD PV PaNels, aND RaINWaTeR cOllecTION
lOUVeReD sUN sHaDes
DeseRT VeGeTaTeD ROOFDeseRT VeGeTaTeD ROOF PlaNTeR aReas GIVe sPaces PlaNTeR aReas GIVe sPaces INDIVIDUal PRIVacY
The oating park with often be viewed from higher elevations upon arrival; therefore, a vegetated roof and a directed view upon entrance provides an intriguing invitation.
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RaINWaTeR cOllecTION
sealeD OVeRHaNG
sKeleTal ONlY OVeRHaNG
cONTROllaBle sHaDe
GReeN ROOF
eNTRY sIGN
GeODesIc alUMINUM sTRUcTURe WITH FRITTeD PV PaNels & Glass
Manual powered adjustable shade enables users to establish their own comfort level.
MODIFIeD sHIPPING cONTaINeRs
sOUTH FacING INDIVIDUal sHaDeINDIVIDUal sHaDe
sOUND BaRRIeR FROM
NeIGHBOR
VaRIaBle FRITTeD VaRIaBle FRITTeD Glass cOVeRINGGlass cOVeRING
aIRsTReaMaIRsTReaM
PeRsONal WaTeR PeRsONal WaTeR BReeZe-WaYBReeZe-WaY
PUBlIc sPacePUBlIc sPace
Campsites or rooms can be rented for overnight just like at a conventional campground, or they can be rented for day use only. Each site contains around 1,800 SF of usable space within a semi-enclosed geodesic structure, which is large enough to make you feel like you are outside. Each room might contain a different theme, with semi-permanent housing, such as converted shipping containers, or a unique Airstream camper trailer.
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| DESIGN ITERATIONS |
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HIGH WaTeR
lOW WaTeR
Float out-powers weight, pulling the dock towards the rising shoreline.
Float drops with water levels, weight pulls dock away from shore. 2 miles
RaNGeR sTaTION
RaIl GUIDes
caBle FIXeD TO DOcK
caBle FIXeD TO DOcK
FlOaT RIses WITH HIGH WaTeR; OUT-POWeRs WeIGHT
WeIGHT DesceNDs; PUlls DOcK aWaY FROM sHORe
PUlleY WHeel
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float
weight
20 : 1 gear ratio
20 units
20 units
1 u
nit
1 u
nit
BOUlBeR BeacH Has 5% slOPe
RaIl GUIDe aND TeNsIONING
Float and weight both raise and lower Float and weight both raise and lower together, keeping tension on the cable.together, keeping tension on the cable.
RaIls acTs as HORIZONTal GUIDe aT
sHORelINe
sTaBIlIZeR BeaM ON DeeP eND
BOUlDeR BeacH access ROaD
aNcHORING caBles
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SET-UP TIME LAPSE VIDEO
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CONSTRUCTION PROCESSDesign-build of the entire display was an integral part of displaying my interests in construction techniques, ranging from wood joinery and stencil painting to detailed physical modeling and electrical lighting.
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| CONSTRUCTION PROCESS |
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DANIEL BECKlandscape architecture