Problem Statement

• The Auburn Islamic Center has a wooden pavilion covering an area for recreation. This pavilion provides a spot for children to play or for adults to cookout and enjoy the outdoors.

• This structure is supported by 6”x6” posts and has a metal roof. Currently, there is no floor system, making the area less desirable to use. 

• Our group has been given the opportunity to design a concrete slab for this pavilion. The slab will cover everything underneath the structure and extend 1 foot beyond the perimeter. This will provide the users with a clean, durable surface to enjoy for years to come.

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Innovations

• Form Grading, "Tanner’s Screed"

• Pre-Measured WWF Cuts

• Cut Formwork Center of Column to Center of Column

• Lowered Slab 1” to Save From Needing Extra Dirt

 

Changes and Challenges

The first change to our original design was the sand base. After the initial ground-breaking, we discovered that the existing soil characteristics were suitable for this application. The next change to our design was the slab dimensions. We moved the slab edges in to be flush with the wooden columns. The reasoning for this was because the Islamic Center has plans to form up and enclose the pavilion. Moving the dimensions in would also aid in crack prevention. Another change to the design was the slab dimensions. The slab edge was brought in flush with the columns. The pavilion is to be formed up and enclosed in the future. An initial challenge that our group encountered was the application of a screen wall. The final challenge encountered was the early installation of electrical conduit. Our group had not finished grading and digging the turndown when the subcontractor arrived. 

  

Lessons Learned

The lessons our group learned mainly revolved around effective and consistent communication. Project conditions often change, so constant communication is crucial to success.The challenges encountered from the electrical conduit were due to ineffective scheduling with the electrical subcontractor.