Grand Canyon High School Retaining Wall Redesign

Grand Canyon High School (GCHS) has a retaining wall that is in a state of failure. The wall is constructed out of railroad ties and is failing due to excessive moisture. Our capstone team has been requested to create a new design for this wall that will function for years to come and adhere to all codes and regulations that are necessary for design. These regulations pertain to construction codes as well as historical preservation policies that are required for the area.

 

Team Members

Emory Chamberlain

Major: Civil Engineering

Email: eec93@nau.edu

Design Analyst

Kurtis Chivens

Major: Civil Engineering

Email: kpc74@nau.edu

Surveyor

Spencer Floyd

Major: Civil Engineering

Email: saf277@nau.edu

Lab Manager

Josh Madrigal

Major: Civil Engineering

Email: jmm2354@nau.edu

Drafter

Client Information

Ivan Landry

Occupation: Director of Maintenance/ Transporation/ Operations at Grand Canyon High School

Phone Number: (928) 638-2461

Email: ilandry@grandcanyonschool.org

 

Technical Advisor

Chun-Hsing Ho, P.E., Ph.D

Occupation: Assistant Professor at NAU College of Engineering