Thomas L. Maleck Station Preliminary Design Friday, December 11 th , 2009
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This is the final presentation of my senior design capstone project, delivered to a public audience and a board of reviewing engineers. Slides 1-6, and 55-58 were designed by me, with the remaining slides designed by the other members of our team of six. The movie on the final slide was also my responsibility, as was the Google SketchUp rendering used to create it. As project manager of the team, I had the final approval of each of the slides that went into the presentation.
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Thomas L. Maleck Station
Preliminary Design
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Project Scope
Determine a suitable location for a new transportation terminal on Michigan State University’s campus Amtrak, Greyhound, Indian Trails and CATA services Between Harrison Road and Farm Lane
Design a fully functioning site that offers solutions to the concerns raised by the existing station Environmental aspect analysis subcontracted to an outside
firm
Existing Conditions
Accessibility concerns Untimed traffic signals Train crossings north and south
of the site
Insufficient parking 24 spaces available
Small size 8,000 square feet
Site 2: University Housing, Service Road Benefits
Minimal disturbance to existing campus layout
Maximizing green space
Lot 81 available for parking
Detriments Across the street from
the existing station Customers must still
cross rail tracks to access the station
Significant grade changes around the tracks would have to be addressed
Site Selection Site 3: North of the tracks
and south of Ramp #5 on Trowbridge Road Benefits
High accessibility due to the Farm Lane Underpass and the Trowbridge ramp connecting to US-127 and I-496
No railroad crossings Several existing
utility systems Parking structure
Detriments Located next to a
wetland
Site 1: Lot 83 Benefits
Existing infrastructure Large area Significant parking for
customers and buses Detriments
Steep grade changes around the tracks
Using Service Road for access requires customers to cross tracks
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act
6 handicap parking spots located just west of station
ADA compliant railroad crossover ADA compliant sidewalks and crosswalks
Clean Air Act
Air quality cannot decrease with a new development
Model with Synchro Measures of Effectiveness
Emissions Total Delay Average Speed Total Travel Time Fuel Economy
Current Issues
Harrison Road and Farm Lane
Methods of EffectivenessExisting Conditions with
Current TrafficExisting Conditions with
Future Traffic
Total Delay (hr) 112 168
Average Speed (mph) 15.5 13.8
Total Travel Time (hr) 211 288
Fuel Economy (mpg) 12.7 11.7
CO Emissions (kg) 17.08 22.43
Nox Emissions (kg) 3.32 4.37
VOC Emissions (kg) 3.96 5.20
Elements
Cycle lengths Train station moved to proposed site Service Road and Harrison Road
intersection
Cycle Length
Different cycle lengths were evaluated
Intersection splits and cycle offsets were optimized
Methods of Effectiveness
Base Model
80 Second Cycle Length
Percent Improved
Total Delay (hr) 168 142 16%
Average Speed (mph) 13.8 15.5 13%
Total Travel Time (hr) 288 262 9%
Fuel Economy (mpg) 11.7 12.5 7%
CO Emissions (kg) 22.43 21.10 6%
Nox Emissions (kg) 4.37 4.11 6%
VOC Emissions (kg) 5.20 4.89 6%
Moving Train Station to Proposed Site
Moving the Station
Total Delay (hr)
Average Speed (mph)
Total Travel Time (hr)
Fuel Economy (mpg)
CO Emissions (kg)
Base Model 168 13.8 288 11.7 22.43
Moving the Station 99 16.9 221 13.4 19.12
Percent Improvement 41 23 23 15 15
Total Delay (hr)Average Speed
(mph)Total Travel Time
(hr)Fuel Economy
(mpg)CO Emissions
(kg)
Service Road Signal Options Not permitting lefts
Michigan Left
Adding right turn lane
Filling in median
Removal of signal
Stop sign for Service
Removal of intersection
Existing Conditions vs Proposed Station
Base Model 168 13.8 288 11.7 22.43
Recommended Option 94 17.5 218 13.8 18.89
Percent Improvement 44 27 24 18 16
Total Delay (hr) Average Speed (mph) Total Travel Time (hr) Fuel Economy (mpg) CO Emissions (kg)
Proposed Plans
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Total Delay (hr)
Average Speed (mph)
Total Travel Time (hr)
Fuel Economy (mpg)
CO Emissions (kg)
Percent Improvement 44 27 24 18 16
Recommended Option 94 17.5 218 13.8 18.89
Base Model 168 13.8 288 11.7 22.43
Total Delay (hr)Average Speed
(mph)Total Travel
Time (hr)Fuel Economy
(mpg)CO Emissions
(kg)
Trowbridge Road
Trowbridge Road Investigation
Directly connects to I-496 and US-127 Minor arterial 8 years old Needs repair
West Trowbridge
East Trowbridge
West Trowbridge East TrowbridgeVS.
Similarities•No indication of drainage problem•In need of repair
Differences•Length and direction of cracks – honeycomb cracks•Extent of cracks•Smoothness – Distress Survey
Traffic Trends
Average Daily Traffic 2005 2009 2029West Trowbridge 11,932 12,416 15,150East Trowbridge 5,428 5,648 6,892
New Trowbridge DesignWest Trowbridge East Trowbridge
Driveway Design
Permeable Parking Lot
•Safety•Environmentally Beneficial•Durable•Cost-effective•Reduces demand on drainage system•Retains aesthetic characteristics
Parking Lot Design
Cost Analysis
Net Present Value of $896,513
Section Present Value ($) Equiv. Unif. Annual Cost($ per year)West Trowbridge 537,611 36,471East Trowbridge 143,607 9,742Driveway 122,261 8,294Parking Lot 76,280 5,175
Sidewalks 16,754 1,137
Total 896,513 60,819
Building Design
Specifications
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Building Summary
2 Story Structure First floor: Common Area Second floor: MSU Police office space Basement: Storage
Gable Roof Running E-W, centered on plan
Construction Material
Structural Steel Cost Efficient Speed of Erection Industrial Theme
Concrete Slab
Conventional Full Depth Slab
Footings Designed by Geotechnical Specialist
Plan View
Profile View
Costs
Steel Framing Members $381,776
Bolts, Column Base Plates and Braces $9,946
Floor Slabs $1,450,441
Miscellaneous $100,000
Total $1,942,163
Supporting the Building
Regulations •2006 Michigan Building Code
•2003 MDOT Construction Standards
•2009 Michigan State University Technical Construction Standards
Subsurface Investigation
•12 Boreholes @ 60 foot depth
(ASTM D1452 Standard Auger Boring)
•Standard Penetration Test (Soil Strength and Stiffness)
•Split-Spoon Sampling (Water Content & Unit Weight)
(ASTM D1586 SPT and SSS)
•12 Shelby Tubes ( 5 consolidation tests Is the Clay buildable?)
(ASTM D2435 Consolidation…)
Construction Clearing/Land Grubbing $3,900 Sheet Piles for Rail $120,000 Excavation: 12,340 BCY $32,330 Backfill/Compaction: 4,814 LCY - Local $110,528
1,447 LCY – Wall $23,747 Retaining Wall $197,216
(incl. 960’ 4” Tile & 1,152’ 6” Tile) Foundations $160,805 Engineering Fees/Tests $20,000
Total Geotech: $668,526
HYDROLOGYHydrology
Storm System Regulations
Ingham County Drain Commission Regulations
Michigan Department of Transportation Drainage Manual
Advantages of Design
Conveyance - SwalesReduce run-off volume generated on-siteReduce run-off flow rateRemoval of pollutantsPreservation of existing natural features
Conveyance – PipesUsed to cross beneath Trowbridge Rd.
Advantages of Design
Storage and Filtration – Rain GardenReduce necessary storage volume Inexpensive filtrationReduce downstream outlet volume
Swale 1
Swale 2
Swale 3
Inlet 1P
ipe 1
Outflow Pipe
Inlet 2 (Existing)
Rain Garden Detail
Engineered Sand Fill
Underdrain
Outflow (Connection to existing)
Cost Estimate
Materials:Pipe $16,500Culverts $3,690Catch Basins $6,180Sand Fill $10,800
Excavation / Backfill $16,595Engineering Fee $10,000Miscellaneous $10,000TOTAL $73,765
LEED Certification
23 points acquired under 2009 standards Does not include interior design or construction
practices 40 points needed for certification 50 for Silver
Construction
Potential Start Date: Early May Estimated Date of Opening: Mid-September
Finals Week Summer Fast-track (17-20 weeks)
Costs and Summary Building
MSU architectureLEED certifiableServices Amtrak, Greyhound, and Indian
TrailsSturdy steel frame and concrete floor
slabsDoubles the square footage of the existing
stationStrong footings and retaining walls that
sufficiently support the building$1.9M for frame, $600,000 for earthwork
Simple-yet-efficient drainageSwales and culvertsAesthetically pleasing rain garden$80,000
Highly accessible siteNo train crossings requiredDirect access to I-496 and US-127Improved Harrison RoadCompliant with the Clean Air Act$800,000 for strong pavement
design
Total estimated cost: $4.7M
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