Design alternatives differ in the type of roof. The deflection beam will be attached to the 2nd floor system for all design alternatives as pictured below. Windows are not pictured in the simple design alternatives.
Design 1 has a shed roof incorporated into the structure.
Design 2 has an Open Gable incorporated into the structure.
Design 3 has an M Shape incorporated into the structure.
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DESIGN 1
DESIGN 2
DESIGN 3
The proposed structure was evaluated and selected using the table below. Key criteria components were used such as the structural integrity, cost, constructability, aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. A scale of 1 to 3 was used used to rate each criteria, with 3 being the best rating. Each design then had a totaled value to provide a form of comparison. The highest scored Design was Design 3. This approach ensures a balanced decision.
The proposed Timber Type selection was evaluated using the table below that based its criteria on cost, strength, and workability.
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Construction Costs includes billable rates for personnel, travel costs, lab use daily rates, and material cost for the construction of the final design. Travel costs include to and from the competition in Tucson, AZ, lodging, and food. This comes out to a total cost of $144,110.
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