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BEB801 – PROJECT 1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering

Construction Management

UDB 801 – PROJECT 1

SAMFORD ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH FACILITY STAGE 1 – PROJECT REVIEW

STUDENTS MATTHEW RODGERS N4458958 PATRICK SWEEPER N6338089 ANDREW OTTO N6408478 DAN GEORGE N5421802 The work contained in this report has not been previously submitted for a degree or diploma at any other higher education institution. To the best of our knowledge and belief, this report contains no material previously published or written by another person except where due reference is made. Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date: Signed: Date:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 1

2. Project Overview 1

3. Conclusion 14

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 – Defunct Water Tanks 1

Figure 2 – Initial Demolition of the Original Tank Base 2

Figure 3 – Continuation of Demolition 2

Figure 4 – Completion of Demolition 3

Figure 5 – Installation of Tank on New Tank Base 4

Figure 6 – Location of Tank in Relation to Existing Downpipe 5

Figure 7 – Tank Positioning Within Close Proximity of Water Supply and

Clearance for Drainage 5

Figure 8 – Connection of Downpipe to Tank 6

Figure 9 – Connection of Pump 7

Figure 10 – Installation of Water Supply 8

Figure 11 – Installation of Hot Water System 9

Figure 12 – Brazing of 20mm Copper Water Supply Line 10

Figure 13 – Installation of Toilet 11

Figure 14 – Installation of Vanity Unit 12

Figure 15 – Plumbing Connections to Vanity Unit 12

Figure 16 – Fit Off of Shower 13

Figure 17 – Running Water 14

Figure 18 – Completion of Stage 1 of SERF Water Project 15

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1. Introduction

At the commencement of semester 2 2008 the Samford Water Project Team compiled a

report specifying recommendations and desired works to be undertaken in order to provide a

sustainable and potable water supply by completion of stage one of the project. The goal of

stage one as outlined in the Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) Water Report, has

been achieved. The barracks situated on the SERF now has a fully functional, sustainable and

potable means of hot and cold water supply to the current functional bathroom and toilet as

well as a live water feed ready for the future kitchen. All works involved within the project

have been carried out in accordance with AS3500.

The following project overview will document the projects achievements throughout the

semester by means of photographic illustration.

2. Project Overview

Figure 1 – Defunct Water Tanks

Figure one illustrates the SERF’s redundant water facilities prior to the commencement of the

project. The original galvanised water tanks were no longer in serviceable or working order

due to extensive rust, mosquito infestation and non-potable lead contaminated roof water.

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Figure 2 – Initial Demolition of the Original Tank Base

Figure 3 – Continuation of Demolition

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Figure 4 – Completion of Demolition

Figure 2, 3 and 4 photographically illustrate the demolition process of the existing water tank

provisions which were to be the location of the new recommended water provisions. The

demolition of the original tank base required manual handling and jack hammering of the

concrete structure to clear the area ready for the instillation of the new tank and base.

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Figure 5 – Installation of Tank on New Tank Base

The newly constructed tank base was constructed with treated pine sleepers which were

bolted through galvanised steel angle brackets in each corner. The tank base was then

positioned within close proximity to the roof catchment area and existing downpipe while

allowing adequate clearance for future access to drainage provisions of the barracks. The base

was filled with crusher dust and lime and then compacted to provide a stable foundation to

support the 5,000 litre water tank. The tank was then positioned on the base centrally between

the barracks existing windows with the outlet of the tank positioned in a suitable location to

allow for the connection of the water supply.

Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the positioning of the tank in reference to the location of down

pipes, proximity of water supply and the clearance for drainage.

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Figure 6 – Location of Tank in Relation to Existing Downpipe

Figure 7 – Tank Positioning Within Close Proximity of Water Supply and Clearance for

Drainage

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Figure 8 – Connection of Downpipe to Tank

The downpipe was connected to the tank via a rainwater head. This is the fitting located

below the gutter dropper in figure 8 above. The reason for this being, that the rain water head

is designed to prevent any build up of leaves or foliage from blocking the downpipe and

stopping rainwater from entering the tank. This was necessary at the SERF due to the amount

of trees surrounding the barracks.

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Figure 9 – Connection of Pump

A gate valve was fitted between the outlet of the tank and the inlet of the pump to act as an

isolation point of the water supply.

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Figure 10 – Installation of Water Supply

The barracks water supply draws a 20mm copper water line from the pump positioned at the

tank, then through a non return pressure limiting valve before passing through the water filter

which will eliminate any sediment and unwanted odours/tastes.

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Figure 11 – Installation of Hot Water System

The water supply line branches off at the corner of the barracks. One line supplies the internal

fixtures with cold water and the other supplies the inlet of the hot water system. The hot

water line returns from the hot water system and goes on to feed the internal fixtures with hot

water.

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Figure 12 – Brazing of 20mm Copper Water Supply Line

The cold water supply line was 20mm copper and the hot water supply line was 15mm lagged

copper. Both water supply lines were installed in accordance with AS3500 requirements and

as illustrated were brazed.

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Figure 13 – Installation of Toilet

An s-trap toilet suite was fitted to the newly renovated bathroom and connected to the

existing sewerage system and new water supply.

Figures 14 and 15 below show the vanity unit fitted into the newly renovated bathroom. The

vanity unit was fixed to the stud wall and the pipe work installed during the rough in was

connected to the waste and flick mixer.

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Figure 14 – Installation of Vanity Unit

Figure 15 – Plumbing Connections to Vanity Unit

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Figure 16 – Fit Off of Shower

The newly tiled shower was fitted off with new wall stops and shower rose.

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Figure 17 – Running Water

Figure 17 illustrates the projects achieved goal of providing a sustainable, potable, running

hot and cold water supply to the SERF barracks.

3. Conclusion

As set out within the Samford Ecological Research Facility Water Report, the design and aim

of stage one has been successfully completed. Throughout semester 2, 2008 weekly working

sessions were organised in order to complete this project within the time frame set out at

commencement. At the completion of the project and semester 2, 2008 the barracks now has

a fully functional, sustainable and potable means of hot and cold water supply to the current

functional bathroom and toilet as well as a live water feed ready for the future kitchen. Figure

18 below illustrates the view of the completed external works.

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Figure 18 – Completion of Stage 1 of SERF Water Project

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