Log 5

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Log Date: November 30, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier

Work Started

• Adding benches to the promenade. This is the final step in developmental work of the promenade.

Work Completed

• Development and drawing of the railings on the promenade.

Reminders

• Press Release is due in 2 weeks.
• Follow rubrics
• Update mentors and other group members.
• Ask for help if necessary.

Railing Installment

http://www.trex.com/plan/products/decking/railing/traditional/components/index.htm

Log 4

ED
Log Date: November 22, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier

Work Started

• Railings for the promenade-began drawing railings to be built along the promenade to prevent visitors from falling into the water

Work Completed

• CAD drawing of the promenade-the only thing left needed for the promenade is to complete the railings and add the benches. The drawing of the structure itself and all of its pieces is complete.

Reminders

• Follow rubrics.
• Consult with group members before making changes.
• Ask mentors for help when needed.
• Research anything I need information on.

Promenade Views

Log 3

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Log Date: November 18, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started

• Final CAD drawing of promenade-drawing every piece to be included, not just the general outline. Including specifics and dimensions and materials which are outlined to be used in the final design.
• Research on building a promenade.

Reminders

• Consult with group before making any changes, and always check to ensure all designs will work together.
• Update mentors and ask for advice when necessary.
• Follow rubrics!

Building the Promenade

http://www.trex.com/plan/design/deck-planning/deck-basics/components/index.htm



http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Building_Ground-level&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053



Log 2

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Log Date: November 15, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier

Work Started

• More detailed drawing of promenade-includes posts, boards, beams, railings...etc

Work Completed

• Materials Schedules-finished outlining which materials will be used for the promenade
• Landscaping Schedule-finished outlining which plants will be added to the site

Reminders

• Check rubrics!
• Update mentors.
• Keep current with other group members to ensure designs work together.
• Research/add land importation to fill existing uneven land

Schedules

Materials Schedule

Item	Description	QTY	Size	Remarks
1	Trex Railing Post Sleeve	32	4 x 4 48”	Placed every 5 feet along the promenade
2	Trex Square Baluster Kit	960	1 3/8" x 1 3/8" x 32"	Placed every 6 inches between each post
3	Trex Post Sleeve Skirt	14	4 x 4	1 placed on the bottom of each post
4	Trex Top and Bottom Rail Kit	2	6’	Needed to build railing along the top and bottom
5	Trex Post Sleeve Cap	14	4 x 4	Placed on the top of every Railing Post Sleeve
6	Footing and Post Anchors	120	8” diameter, 1’ deep	Placed every four feet on each side of the promenade and down the middle
7	Beam	120	8’	Two connected to the footings, one on each side. They will be placed all along the outside of the promenade (lengthwise), as well as in the middle.
8	Rim Joist	60	8’	One placed along the outside of the promenade (lengthwise), as well as in the middle.
9	End Joist	4	10’	Two will be placed at each end of the promenade.
10	Joist	160	10’	One placed every two feet to support the promenade.
11	Decking	1300	1” x 5.5” x 6’	Placed along the promenade to create the final deck on top.

Item	Description	QTY	Size	Remarks
12	Joist Hanger	320	10D Nails	Holds joists (item 10) to rim joists (item 8)
13	Common Nail Ring Barb Shank	2560	10D, 9 Gauge	8 per joist hanger (item 12)
14	Angle Brackets	8	2x6	Attached to corner joists for extra support
15	Fasteners	7800	10D Nails	Two nailed into every piece of decking into each joist it passes. ¾ to 1 inch from the edge of the board
16	Shim	120	½” thick	Pressure-treated, installed between beam and one side of anchor at each footing (item 6)
17	Nails	360	3-8D	Attach rim joist (item 8) to beams (item 7) nailed diagonal to each other
18	Screws	508	#12x3”	Attach top cap to 4x4 rail post with 2, screw every foot; attach top rail to 4x4 posts with 2 screws

Sample Decking and Railing to be Used

Landscaping Schedule

Item	Description	QTY	Remarks
1	Amelanchier canadensis-Shadblow Serviceberry	5	To be placed between the bike path and road along the edge of the chapel
2	Rhus glabra-Smooth Sumac	2	To be placed at the two corners behind the chapel
3	Cornus florida-flowering dogwood	6	Three placed on each side of the chapel along the windows
4	Helianthus angustifolius-swamp sunflower	8	Two placed between each tree planted along the sides of the chapel



Amelanchier canadensis-Shadblow Serviceberry

Rhus glabra-Smooth Sumac

Cornus florida-flowering dogwood



Helianthus angustifolius-swamp sunflower

Groundwork Schedule

Item	Description	QTY	Size	Remarks
1	Land Fill	70,000 ft3	N/A	Used to fill the uneven land along the coast.
2	GSE NW 8 8 oz non-woven geotextile	6,000 yd2	8 oz/yd²	Will be used under the gravel in the parking lot. Allows for filtration, drainage, and stability in the wet environment.
3	Gravel	9,000 ft3	N/A	To be used to fill the existing gravel parking lot
4	Blue Stone	590 ft²	N/A	Will be placed from the parking lot to the chapel to create a pathway.

Existing Topography Lines

Log 1

ED
Log Date: November 8, 2011
Marking Period 2
Green Pier
Work Started

• Continued working on CAD drawings. Began to add elevations.
• Material and Landscape Schedules-began to compile lists and tables of materials needed to complete the project.

Work Completed

• Menor Contacts and Log entries for Marking Period 1

Reminders

• Follow rubrics to ensure best grade possible.
• Ask group members for input  before making huge changes.
• Always update mentors.

Log 13

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Log Date: November 4, 2011
Marking Period 1
Green Pier
Work Completed

• Presented my Marking Period 1 Formal Progress Update.

Reminders

• Update mentors.