Spatial Optimization of John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center Facilities

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Spatial Optimization of John A. Daskalakis
Athletic Center Facilities

• Brian Sawford Captain
• Marie LaPosta Co-Captain
• Alexander Stadel Secretary
• Michael Sands First Mate
• Ross Shacklett Coxswain

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Background

• Lack of rock climbing walls in the Drexel area
• Rock climbing has grown in popularity recently
• In the greater Philadelphia area there is only
  one rock climbing facility open to the public (Go
  Vertical)
  
• This creates a problem for any Drexel students
  interested in rock climbing

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Survey Students Say Yes!
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Do You Even Go?
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Squash Court
Measuring Height of Wall
Human Reference
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Objectives for Project

• To improve student life on campus
• To boosts Drexel Universitys attractiveness to
  prospective students
  
• To maximize student enjoyment at minimal cost to
  University

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Constraints On Design

• University Resources
• Time and Money to Finish
• Existing Space in Athletic Center
• Legal Issues
• Building Codes
• Minimal Risk and Liability
• Foam Padding on Floor
• Waiver Form

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Sample Waiver Form

• Release In consideration of services or property
  provided, I , for myself and any minor children
  for which I am a parent, legal guardian or
  otherwise responsible, any heirs, personal
  representatives, do hereby release Reale
  Adventures Inc., its principals, officers,
  directors, agents, employees and volunteers, and
  each and every land owner, municipal and / or
  government agency upon whose property and
  activity is conducted, from all liability and
  waive any claim for damage arising from any cause
  whatsoever, including that which is the result of
  gross negligence or any other cause.

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Criteria for Success

• Improve student life at Drexel
• Rock-Climbing Facility
• Survey of Satisfaction
• Challenge students
• Variety of Difficulty Levels
• Minimal Cost to Students

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Possible Alternatives

• Discount Program with Go Vertical
• Inconvenient
• Costly to Students
• DAC Expansion
• Expensive for Students University
• Long, Involved Construction Project

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The Most Probable Solution

• Squash court conversion
• Three piece rock-climbing solution
• Construction designed for bearing weight of three
  three-hundred pound climbers
  
• Adjustment safety factors

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Moments of Inertia
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Dimensions and Materials

• Dimensions of Wall
• All walls 20 tall
• Long walls 22 and 19 long, Short wall 12 wide
• Materials Used
• ¾ plywood with textured paint
• Steel Frame
• Composite Holds

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Budget Breakdown
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Final Overview

• What were doing
• Converting a squash court in the Athletic Center
  into a rock-climbing facility
  
• Why were doing it
• Improve student life at Drexel
• How were doing it
• Using basic principles of physics and engineering

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Beyond the Suggested Future

• Currently there is a project for expanding the
  DAC that is in the planning stages
  
• The new expansion is planned to have
• 3-Story Rock-Climbing Wall
• 400-Meter Track
• Classroom Space for Yoga, Dance, etc.
• Multipurpose Gym Space
• Smoothie Bar

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References

• Ambrose, James. Simplified Engineering for
  Architects and Builders. 9th ed. New York
  John Wiley Sons Inc. 2000.
  
• BoltDepot Product Catalog. BoltDepot.com
  Website (2007, February). 27 February 2007.
  .
  
• Building Permit Information. Licenses and
  Inspection. 2004. Department of Licenses
  Inspections. 2 May 2007. i/faq/permits/index.html.
• Cheng, Dr. Jonathan. Information given to class.
  12 February 2007.
  
• Burns Container Service. Richard S. Burns
  Co., Inc. Website. 11 March 2007
  l.
• Dana Contractors. Telephone interview with Brian
  Sawford. 28 February 2007.
  
• Go Vertical. Go Vertical Home Page. 27
  February 2007 dex.html.
  
• Hyder, Martha. Have Your Students Climbing the
  Walls The Growth of Indoor Climbing. The
  Journal of Physical Education, Recreation
  Dance. Vol. 70, 1999. 11 March 2007
  341311erdeny.

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References (Cont.)

• Glenshaw Steel, John General Manager there of.
  Telephone interview with Brian Sawford. 2 March
  2007.
  
• Make-a-Mat Calculator. POPCORN International,
  Inc. Website. 27 February 2007
  .
  
• Moon, Dr. Franklin. Interview with Brian Sawford
  and Alexander Stadel. 2 March 2007.
  
• Murhammer, Ronald. Home Depot Sales Associate.
  Telephone interview with Brian Sawford. 1 March
  2007.
  
• REI Shop All Categories Climbing Gear.
  Recreational Equipment Incorporated Website.
  Climbing Equipment Pricing. 27 February 2007
  .
• Silva, Daniel. Increased Student Activity Fee
  to Fund DAC Expansion. The Triangle. 20 Oct.
  2006. 29 April 2007. le.org/media/storage/paper689/news/2006/10/20/News
  /Increased.Student.Activity.Fee.To.Fund.Dac.Expans
  ion-2379282.shtml.
• Vertical Extreme - A Reale Adventures Company.
  Vertical Extreme Home Page. 25 April 2007
  .
  
• Williams, Biff, et al. Recognition and
  Prevention of Injuries in Recreational Rock
  Climbers. Journal of Physical Education,
  Recreation Dance. Nov./Dec. 2003 29-32.

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Acknowledgements

• Dr. Franklin Moon
• Civil Engineer
• Dr. Jonathan Cheng
• Geotechnical Engineer

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