MOOR MOVEMENT
SENIOR PROJECT DANIEL BECK
2015
Mechanized mooring for unpredictable shoreline uctuations on inland lakes and reservoirs. A recreational demonstration on Boulder Beach, Lake Mead.
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context
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proposal
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movement video
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recreation situation
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form variation
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form inspiration
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site alternatives
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display presentation video
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design iterations
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construction process video
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LAKE MEAD BOULER BASIN
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BOULER BEACH
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WILLOW BEACH ELDORADO VALLEY
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LAKE MOHAVE
Raw map source: USGS
| CONTEXT |
LAKE MEAD BOULDER BASIN OF LAKE MEAD
LAS VEGAS
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PROPSAL SITE
BOULER BEACH BOULDER WASH HOOVER DAM
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BOULDER CITY
BLACK CANYON “NATIONAL WATER TRAIL”
Raw map source: USGS
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BOULDER BEACH 1940 “CHUCK LINE” ROTARY BBQ
Image source: NPS
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| CONTEXT |
COLORADO RIVER WATERSHED TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL WITH STATE-LINES, WATERSHED, RIVER CHANNELS AND DAMS UV LIGHTING (NOT SHOWN)
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DAY-USE DOCK
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BOULDER BEACH (PARKING)
SWIM AREA
SLIDE RACK
ANCHOR POST
ACCESS WALK
| PROPOSAL | The following images depict the day and evening use experience for a site-speciďŹ c implementation of a mechanical mooring system at Boulder Beach, Lake Mead.
FINE-TExTURED BEACH SAND
BENCHES/ PLAY FEATURES
SHADE ROOF
BEACH ExTENSION UNDER WATER
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LAND SWIM INTERACTION
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BEACH ACCESS
SWIM STEP
SNACK BAR
STORAGE ROOMCABLE TENSION
| PROPOSAL |
SOLID SHADE
FILTERED SHADE
DAY-USE PICNIC
LAKE INTERACTION
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MOVABLE SEATING
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ROOF STABILIZERS
BAR WITH VIEW OF LAKE
WATER SLOT
RECESSED BARTENDER AREA
| PROPOSAL |
INDIRECT AERIAL LIGHTING
WALL ART
FLUSH-MOUNT LIGHTING
UNDERWATER LIGHTING
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Night lighting aerial view. During summer months, the facility would be open until 10pm. Boulder Beach with Boulder Beach Campground in mid-ground. Boulder City, NV under the moon.
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| PROPOSAL |
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view east | FORTIFICATION HILL This is the view from on the docks at Boulder Beach
Raw image source: NPS
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| PROPOSAL |
Plywood bases are hand cut with jig-saw. Aluminum posts cut with pipe-cutter. All remaining pieces designed in AutoCAD, then lasercut and hand assembled.
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Monsoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence on Lake Mead––so let’s make the rain be known. The roof slats are U-shaped for structural integrity, making them natural collectors of water. 50% of water will be caught by the slats, where it will spill over the ends, creating a musical splash of water in an uneven, yet rhythmic pattern.
SECTION: Roof Slat
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| PROPOSAL |
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3ds Max animation
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| MOVEMENT |
CRUTCHES
DOCKS
This proposed mooring system uses established engineering techniques (flotation, drilling, gears, slides, bearings, and mass) to take the existing conventional mooring system to the next level––saving time, money, and hassle.
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Legend: average number of vistors
6.9 MILLION VISITORS
54º 45º janua ry
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58º 47º ember dec
ANNUALLY
MONTHS ON THE LAKE
average water temperature at the surface average air temperature
jan
| RECREATION SITUATION | bald eagle count (132 count)
feb mar
st patrick’s marathon (1,000 ppl)
apr
triathlon (1,200 ppl)
may
ntl safe boating week
june
free days
july
july 4 celebration
aug
free days
sept
bass u.s. open (300 ppl)
oct
ironman (2,500 ppl) triathlon (1,300 ppl)
nov
ragnar relay (8,000 ppl)
dec
boat light parade
This recreation demonstration lies within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 6.9 million people visit the area annually, making it the 6th most visited site under the National Park Service. The Colorado River channel flows through Lake Mead, which determines where the lake shrinks to during droughts. A beach with so much demand must be able to fully function despite water levels. An automated floating dock is the best solution proven as shown.
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FACILITY (typ)
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| RECREATION SITUATION |
EXISTING
WORST
LAND BASED INFRASTRUCTURE Facilities cannot move with the lowering water levels. Less people want to visit.
SOLUTION A
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PIER OR TIDAL POST DOCKS Facilities can only adapt to small water level fluctuations of 0’ - 10’.
SOLUTION B
BETTER
CABLE SPREAD ANCHORS Concrete or helix anchors require constant repositioning by a floating crane, which costs a lot and takes too much time.
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| RECREATION SITUATION |
PROPOSAL
BEST
AUTOMATED, SELF ANCHORING The ямВoating facility always maintains a constant relationship to the shoreline.
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| FORM VARIATION | The three-piece system has five major formations, with infinite positions in between. The sliding technology allows for adaptation to natural topographic conditions.
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| FORM VARIATION |
ConďŹ guration will never look the same from above. The three piece movement can constantly adapt to curving shorelines. As long as at least one dock has its beach access walks extended to the shore, the docks can be positioned however managers please. For example, the dock in the foreground is positioned at an extended distance from the shore for recreational variance.
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DEVELOPMENT
ALLUVIAL WASHES
CLIMATE RESPONSE Wave breaking edge (like a boat hull)
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Gulf of California
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For a site-specific design on a beach in the middle of the harsh desert, the structured wanted to blend in with the landscape as best as possible.
| FORM INSPIRATION |
5’ - 20’
GEOLOGICAL STRIATIONS
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LEGEND
% of capacity
capacity
BIG
TRINITY LAKE
LAKE MEAD
SMALL
FULL
EMPTY
FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR
MILLERTON LAKE
NEW MELONES LAKE SAN LUIS RESERVIOR PYRAMID LAKE
EAGLE LAKE
EXCHQUER RESERVOIR
LAKE POWELL
DON PEDRO
AMISTAD
LAKE NACAMIENTO
CASTAIC
BARRYESSA LAKE
STRAWBERRY LAKE
CANYON LAKE
LAKE BUCHANON
PINE FLAT RESERVOIR
LAKE TEXOMA
GRAND LAKE O’ THE CHEROKEES
LAKE SONOMA
NAVAJO LAKE
LAKE MARTIN LAKE TRAVIS
SAN ANTONIO RESERVOIR
SHASTA LAKE
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ELEPHANT BUTTE RESERVOIR
LAKE OROVILLE
THEODORE ROOSEVELT LAKE
LAKE OUACHITA
A preliminary list of places that could benefit from a mechanized mooring system for recreation areas, marinas, or private establishments.
FORT PECT LAKE
PLEASANT LAKE
BOYSEN RESERVOIR
SALTON SEA
SALTON SEA, CA
| SITE ALTERNATIVES |
Many bodies of water are experiencing drought and ямВood cycles. This docking system can be refashioned for any climate, scale, or user demand.
FOLSOM LAKE, CA
SHASTA LAKE, CA
LAKE OROVILLE, CA
LAKE POWELL, UT
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EARLY DESIGN SKETCH
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| DISPLAY PRESENTATION | The goal was to intrigue a viewer and make them want to learn about the project. Using several different types of media made for a successful presentation.
DISPLAY WALK-THROUGH VIDEO
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laser cut, score, etch modeling and detail graphics custom labeling spray paint wire rope and swaging techniques woodworking plunge router inlay
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| DISPLAY PRESENTATION |
iPad animation plywood infographics with transparency paper walnut, basswood, plexi, taskboard, cardboard, crescent board materials L.E.D. lighting U.V. pens and with black light 3D sections and perspectives
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COLD TAP Deep lake-water cooling climate controlled floating environment. Cons: - Unnecessary volume of climate
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INITIAL CONCEPTS #1
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300’
hot ambient air | ±100º F
chilled air
chilled air | ±80º F
marina building courtesy slips
floats
chilled air | ±80º F
hot ambient air | ±100º F
marina building
floats
floats
floats
courtesy slips
control - Difficult access connection
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cooling ve
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radiation convection conduction
cable drivelake bullwater wheel 400’ deep | 44º F
400’ deep lake water | 44º F
marina building / hotel
full pool : maximum water capacity of lake dead pool : dead water storage that a hoover dam has no means to release
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full pool : 1,221’
INCLINE RAIL Mechanical movement on incline rail. Cons: - Visibly intrusive infrastructure - Permanently fixed
dead pool : 895’ rail and trestle support
maintenance length
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use length
| DESIGN ITERATIONS | The design process began with concepts on marina design, boat launch ramp resiliency, deep-lake-water-cooling; and then moved to an all-inclusive oating day-use and camp resort. The ďŹ nal design was a simpliďŹ ed version of all ideas that narrowed focus to recreation activities on Boulder Beach.
hotel/ resort
boat storage
shoreline
lake mead
virgin mountains
callville bay
las vegas bay
lake mead | boulder basin
fortification hill
boulder beach
marina
the domes hemenway harbor
hoover dam
highway 93
lake mohave black mountains
existing utilities road
eldorado valley
eldorado mountains
highway 93
highway 93
hoover dam historic railroad trail
hotel hemenway harbor
lake mead | boulder basain
marina & services
launch ramp
hemenway harbor
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1,000’ BaR aND casINO / VIeWPOINT
CAMPING RESORT Floating campgrounds and day use area Cons: - Massive infrastructure - Weak form - Unanswered environmental questions regarding vegetation in planter areas
ReNTal UNITs; WITH 2 BOaT slIPs DaY-Use 1,750’
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ReNTal UNITs; WITH 2 BOaT slIPs ReNTals OFFIce OFFIces aND PaRK RaNGeR
DaY-Use ReNTals ONlY; NO BOaTs sWIM aRea WaTeR-sPORTs ReNTals POOl aRea
caFe sWIM aRea DaY-Use
BOUlDeR BeacH PaRKING BOUlDeR BeacH access ROaD
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| DESIGN ITERATIONS |
scale: 1” = 200’ 0
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DeseRT VeGeTaTeD ROOF
PlaNTeR aReas GIVe sPaces INDIVIDUal PRIVacY
The oating park with often be viewed from higher elevations upon arrival; therefore, a vegetated roof and a directed view upon entrance provides an intriguing invitation.
sHaDe, FRITTeD PV PaNels, aND RaINWaTeR cOllecTION
lOUVeReD sUN sHaDes
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MODIFIeD sHIPPING cONTaINeRs sOUTH FacING INDIVIDUal sHaDe sOUND BaRRIeR FROM NeIGHBOR
| DESIGN ITERATIONS |
aIRsTReaM PeRsONal WaTeR BReeZe-WaY
VaRIaBle FRITTeD Glass cOVeRING
PUBlIc sPace “Campsites” or “rooms” can be rented for overnight just like at a conventional campground, or they can be rented for day use only. Each site contains around 1,800 SF of usable space within a semi-enclosed geodesic structure, which is large enough to make you feel like you are outside. Each room might contain a different theme, with semi-permanent housing, such as converted shipping containers, or a unique Airstream camper trailer. GeODesIc alUMINUM sTRUcTURe WITH FRITTeD PV PaNels & Glass GReeN ROOF eNTRY sIGN
RaINWaTeR cOllecTION sealeD OVeRHaNG sKeleTal ONlY OVeRHaNG
cONTROllaBle sHaDe Manual powered adjustable shade enables users to establish their own comfort level.
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HIGH WaTeR caBle FIXeD TO DOcK FlOaT RIses WITH HIGH WaTeR; OUTPOWeRs WeIGHT
Float out-powers weight, pulling the dock towards the rising shoreline.
RaNGeR sTaTION
lOW WaTeR
PUlleY WHeel RaIl GUIDes caBle FIXeD TO DOcK
Float drops with water levels, weight pulls dock away from shore.
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2m
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WeIGHT DesceNDs; PUlls DOcK aWaY FROM sHORe
| DESIGN ITERATIONS |
BOUlBeR BeacH Has 5% slOPe
20 : 1 gear ratio
1 unit
float
20 units
Float and weight both raise and lower together, keeping tension on the cable.
1 unit
20 units
weight
RaIl GUIDe aND TeNsIONING
RaIls acTs as HORIZONTal GUIDe aT sHORelINe
BOUlDeR BeacH access ROaD
aNcHORING caBles
sTaBIlIZeR BeaM ON DeeP eND
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set-up time lapse VIDEO
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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Design-build of the entire display was an integral part of displaying my interests in construction techniques, ranging from wood joinery and stencil painting to detailed physical modeling and electrical lighting.
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| CONSTRUCTION PROCESS |
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DANIEL BECK landscape architecture djbeck@calpoly.edu 909.223.1690