Casino of Charlevoix2

Summary

The transcript captures a detailed technical discussion between two engineers coordinating a small but complex structural engineering task at a casino. They review an existing monorail system used to transport glycol barrels for a heating system, discuss beam connections, load assumptions, and site constraints, and clarify that the structure is not supported by walls but by steel beams. The conversation covers required calculations, temporary timber floor design for worker safety, drawing formats, measurement uncertainties, and coordination of photos, models, and templates. They align on scope, deliverables, timelines, and estimated hours, emphasizing efficiency, clear documentation, and collaboration to complete the project smoothly.

Takeaways

• 😀 The casino is using a monorail system to transport 45-gallon barrels of glycol for their heating system.
• 😀 The engineering team needs to ensure that the system is legal and structurally sound before proceeding with the installation.
• 😀 The beams that support the system need to be carefully positioned and fixed to ensure stability, avoiding the use of the wall as support.
• 😀 The team plans to model the existing structure in 3D based on photos and measurements for precise planning.
• 😀 A temporary wood floor will be installed for workers to access the monorail area, without using scaffolding.
• 😀 A calculation is needed to ensure the wood floor can support the weight of the workers and equipment without lifting or shifting.
• 😀 The client prefers drawings to be in A3 size, rather than the larger A1 size, for better scale and detail management.
• 😀 The structural plans will be produced in metric units, but the team needs to ensure all calculations and plans are converted to imperial units when necessary.
• 😀 The project will be completed in approximately 40 hours, not exceeding the client's budget for time, as it’s a smaller job.
• 😀 The engineering team is required to submit both the calculations and the structural drawings as PDFs, with the option to send an Excel sheet for calculations.
• 😀 The job includes producing a 3D model, drawings, and calculation sheets, but there’s a focus on keeping things efficient and within the agreed timeframe.

Q & A

Why is the monorail system needed at the casino?

The casino needs the monorail system to transport 45-gallon barrels of glycol used for the heating system.

What material is inside the barrels being transported by the monorail?

The barrels contain glycol, which is used in the heating system of the casino.

What is the purpose of the temporary wood floor being discussed?

The temporary wood floor is needed to provide a safe working platform for the workers to move on the concrete while they perform their tasks.

What are the dimensions of the temporary wood floor?

The wood floor will be made using 2x10 or 2x12 beams and plywood, and it needs to support the workers safely without lifting or shifting.

How does the team plan to support the temporary wood floor on the concrete?

They plan to anchor the wood floor to the concrete to prevent uplift when the workers are on it, though the exact anchoring method isn't specified.

What is the significance of the 20 feet distance mentioned in the script?

The 20 feet distance is used for an initial calculation regarding the placement of a beam in the structure, with further measurements to be taken later.

How will the calculations for the beam and wood floor be presented?

The calculations will be done in an Excel sheet and later converted into a PDF format for presentation.

What is the preferred size for the drawings?

The preferred size for the drawings is A3, although A1 is commonly used in Canada. A3 is chosen due to the scale of the project and the need for simplicity.

What is the role of the logo in the project?

The logo will be added to the drawings to represent the company. The client has requested the logo to be included on the final drawings.

What is the estimated time for completing the project?

The project is expected to take around 40 hours in total, with an estimate of one week of full-time work, divided between different tasks like calculations and drawing preparation.