GROUP DESIGN PROJECT

CLIENT'S BRIEF
FOR
PROPOSED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FACULTY AT
HOMAGAMA, SRI LANKA

BY:
GROUP NO.03

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
SRI LANKA
SEPTEMBER 2017
TABLE OF CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT. 01

2. BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE LAND AND STRUCTURES 01
3. GROUND CONDITION AND GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR
SUBSURFACE LAYERS 04
3.1. Borehole Details 04
3.2. Recommendations for Foundation 05
4. DETAILS OF STRUCTURES
4.1. Access Bridge for Vehicle Movement 06
4.2. Seven-Storied Building to For Exhibition Gallery and Research Lab 09
4.3. Wide Span Building for Gymnasium 11
4.4. Swimming Pool 12
4.5. Stadium Building for The Existing Playground 14
4.6. Foot Bridge 16
5. Annexure. 18

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1 Responsibility of team members

Table 3.1 Summary of geotechnical design parameters

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1 Master Plan of the Site.

Figure 4.1 - Layouts and sections of the proposed bridge location indicating existing
conditions.
Figure 4.2 - Elevation and Floor plan of the Structure.
Figure 4.3 - Dimensions and sections of the proposed Swimming Pool.
Figure 4.4 - Layouts and sections of the proposed grandstand.
Figure 4.5 - Plan view showing basic requirement of clear width.
Figure 4.6 - Elevation showing basic clearance requirements and usual water level.

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 Table 1: Details of Group Members and Their Responsibility

Engineer in charge Structure

W.P.R Indrajith Access bridge for vehicle movement
A.A.H Ahamed Seven-storied building to for exhibition gallery and research lab
D.S Wimalaratna Wide span building for gymnasium
Z.T.M.Fazli Swimming pool
K.D.C.K Senevirathna Grandstand for the existing playground
S.A.M.A.N.I. Senaratne Footbridge

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1. INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT.

The government of Sri Lanka has identified Homagama, Sri Lanka as the most
suitable location to be developed as the future educational hub of the country. Being
off-centered from Colombo, yet not being far from Colombo, provides many benefits
to this proposal as the suitable spaces are still available. Having the University of
Moratuwa, one of the prime institution in technical and Engineering education in Sri
lanka, already at the vicinity will accelerate the pace of this conversion. The
government of Sri Lanka (hereafter "Client") has already established the facilities for
National Diploma in Technology at Diyagama and Faculty of Engineering of
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura in this area as the first step of the master plan. As
the second step, the government has decided to implement a facility for Artificial
Intelligence at Homagama area.

A 12 acre land has been identified for the proposed faculty of Artificial Intelligence at
Homagama. The land is already occupied with several buildings which had been used
as an international school. The necessary new buildings will be constructed whilst
making use of existing buildings and other facilities for appropriate functions.

Department of Civil Engineering of University of Moratuwa has been entrusted to

represent the Client for the project. The Department of Civil Engineering has
appointed a team of six engineers who are currently involved in the Masters degree
course to handle the project (hereafter "Project team"). This clients brief is produced
by the Project team elaborating client's requirements and other necessary information
regarding the project for those who involve in the design of the structures of the
project.

2. BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE LAND AND STRUCTURES

The land is about 12 acres in size and located beside of the Homagama - Diyagama
road. The land is sloping to the rear side and a canal marks its rear boundary. An
auditorium, an administrative building, a group of building for hostels, a play ground,
an open air theater are the main structures among the existing buildings and facilities.
Existing roads are still in usable condition connecting existing facilities and buildings.
Hence new structures are proposed to utilize the existing road network while

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introducing new roads where necessary to minimize the cost for the road construction.
Six main structures have been identified to accommodate the requirements of the
institution as listed below and the master plan attached as Figure-1.1

1. An access bridge for vehicle movement

2. A seven-storied building to For Exhibition Gallery and Research Labs
3. A wide span building for gymnasium
4. A swimming pools
5. A grandstand for the existing playground
6. A footbridge

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Figure 1 : Master Plan of the Site

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3. GROUND CONDITION AND GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR
SUBSURFACE LAYERS

Six bore holes have been done at the proposed locations for the six structures. All
boreholes were advanced to the bed rock. Standard Penetration Test (SPT) were
carried out at 1.0m intervals up to 5m and 1.5m intervals thereafter to assess the
relative densities of the underneath soil layers. This was done by driving a standard
split spoon sampler into undisturbed soil under the impact of 63.5 kg hammer falling
through a height of 760 mm. The SPTs were performed in accordance with BS 1377:
1990: part 9 and the results are interpreted in the boring logs at the relevant test depths
as given in Annexure 1. Residual soils, lateritic soils and completely weathered rock
layers are found subsequently till the bedrock. Geotechnical design parameters for
sub-surface layers are given in Table 3.1 for the purpose of identifying the foundation
configuration and appropriate levels.

Table 3.1 : Summary of geotechnical design parameters

3.1. Borehole details

Six boreholes were advanced at six structure locations. The borehole number with
respect to the relevant structure is as follows. Borehole logs are given at Annexure 1.

Borehole No 1 - Gymnasium

Borehole No 2 - Grandstand

Borehole No 3 - Swimming pool

Borehole No 4 - Vehicle bridge

Borehole No 5 - Footbridge

Borehole No 6 - Seven storied building

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3.2. Recommendations for foundation

Uniaxial compressive strength shall be taken as 78 MN/m2. Further recommendation

for different structures are given in the Annexure 1.

Appropriate or most suitable foundation type shall be determined by the designer.

Following allowable bearing capacities shall be taken for relevant soil layers for pad
footings and spread footings. But the designer has freedom to use different bearing
capacities with reasonable arguments. Designer has to determine the bearing
capacities for different foundation arrangements.

Allowable bearing capacity - in general

Foundation at Residual soils and lateritic soil - 150 kN/m2
Foundation at completely weathered rock - 200 kN/m2

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4. DETAILS OF PROPOSED STRUCTURES

4.1. Access bridge for vehicle movement - Engineer in charge : W.P.R Indrajith

4.1.1. Introduction

Length of the existing slab bridge at the entrance is 30m, which is having four
spans. Since the bridge has deteriorated badly, a new bridge has to be
constructed.

4.1.2. Client's requirements

1. A bridge carrying two 3.5m wide traffic lanes and footpath of 2m wide. 2m
wide footpath can be divided into equal two footpaths and can be placed at
discrete locations as well.
2. Maximum gradient of the vertical profile shall be limited to 1:50 for all the
vehicular ramps, whereas pedestrian ramps can be increased up to 1:8.
3. After removal of the existing bridge with its approaches, a stretch of 40 m
is available for the proposed bridge. Hence the designer shall only be
allowed to make changes to the horizontal and vertical alignments within
the 40m stretch. Thus the existing road of either side of the bridge (having
finished road level of +100.00m) has to be utilized without any alteration.
4. Minimum of 15m clear canal width should be maintained while placing any
intermediate pier.
5. The existing road finished level is +100.00 m and it has been found that the
high flood level of the channel as +99.50 m. No element of the bridge deck
or the superstructure shall be kept lower than the high flood level.
6. Headroom required for road vehicles can be limited even up to 3.5m from
the road finished level.
7. The existing telecommunication tower has to be in operation during the
period of bridge construction as well. Hence no interference with its
foundation shall be allowed, while ensuring the safety of the tower and its
foundation due to the construction of the new bridge.
8. Cost for the bridge will not be a constrain, if the designer can come up with
an iconic bridge.

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4.1.3. Loading
Vehicle traffic loading - Follow - BS5400: Part2: 2006
Footpath loading - 4 kN/m2
Wind loading - Follow - BS5400: Part2: 2006
Loading due to earthquake is not necessary to be considered.

4.1.4. Soil Conditions

First soil layer is a dark brown sandy soil layer extends up to about 2m. Then a
reddish lateritic soil layer is present up to the depth of 9m. Then a weathered
rock layer is there till the depth of 13 m which is followed by bed rock. The
Borehole log is presented under annexure 1 of the report. As a summary,
geotechnical design parameters are given in table 3.1. Designer can use
following allowable bearing capacity values if a shallow foundation is
considered.

Allowable bearing capacity - in general

Foundation at Residual soils and lateritic soil - 150 kN/m2
Foundation at completely weathered rock - 200 kN/m2

4.1.5. Sketches
Figure 4.1 shows all the necessary plans and sections.

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 B

30m - Existing RC slab bridge

A A

1m
3.7 m

2m
Plan view

Foundation layout of the existing

telecommunication tower

5m existing approach 30m - Existing RC slab bridge 5m existing approach

5.4 m

Section A-A : Section across the existing bridge

1m 7m 1m
1.5m 1m

1m

Foundation of the existing

2m telecommunication tower

Section B-B : Section through the foundation of the telecommunication tower

Figure 4.1 - Layouts and sections of the proposed bridge location indicating existing
conditions

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4.2. Seven-storied building to For Exhibition Gallery and Research Lab - Engineer in
charge : A.A.H Ahamed

4.2.1. Introduction

A Seven Story Artificial Intelligence Research lab with an Exhibition Gallery

is to be built near the existing administration and Class room complex. The
building that accommodated Class Rooms and Lecture Cabin for the Research
Units.

4.2.2. Client's requirements

1. The ground floor shall be used for the Reception and the Food court.
2. The 1st and 2nd Floor to be used for Exhibition purposes and 2nd Floor will
have an opening to view the lower floor as shown in the sketches.
3. 3rd Floor (5 Nos of Class Rooms with Equal Nos of Seating), 4th Floor (8
Nos of Lectures Cabins, 4 Nos of Class Rooms with Equal Nos of Seating)
to be accommodated.
4. There should be 1.8 m walkway to allowed in the 3rd, 4th and 5th floor as
shown in the sketches.
5. Columns are permitted in the external elevation and internal columns to be
located minimum of 7.5m centers.
6. Library and research labs are on 6th and 7th floors.
7. Minimum of 3 Nos of Columns to be allowed in the shorter direction of
the building.
8. All the Floors shall have Gents &Ladies toilets and Accommodate 2 Nos
of Stairs and a Lift.
9. The exposed external walls are glazed curtain walling.
10. Food court is fully open.

4.2.3. Imposed Loading

All Floors 5 kN/m2
Roof 0.6 kN/m2 (Non Accessible)

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4.2.4. Site Conditions

Refer the Master Plan for the Site Position and BH-6 on Annexure-1 for the
Bore hole data. Table 3.1 shows summary on the Soil parameters.

Designer can use following allowable bearing capacity values if a shallow

foundation is considered.

Allowable bearing capacity - in general

Foundation at Residual soils and lateritic soil - 150 kN/m2
Foundation at completely weathered rock - 200 kN/m2

Wind Speed as per the Sri Lanka Wind Zone data and consider as Post
Disaster Structure.

4.2.5. Sketches.

1.8m Wide
Walkway

Figure 4.2 : Elevation and Floor plan of the Structure.

(All dimensions are in metres)

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4.3. Wide span building for gymnasium - Engineer in charge : D.S Wimalaratna

4.3.1. Introduction
The new Research & Development unit for the Artificial Intelligence studies is
to be developed Diyagama, Horana at the location of an existing International
school. This center will be a self- contained institution with all facilities for
studies, residential facilities for teaching staff, other staff and
students/researchers, research facilities etc.

4.3.2. Client's requirements

A gymnasium with seating capacity for 400 spectators with facilities for
badminton, Basket Ball, Volley Ball is to be developed to international sizes.
Modern toilets and changing rooms are also required. An economical design
shall be developed with the following conditions
1. 30x42 m (BxL) steel building with brick/block work infill
2. Column/footing spacing shall be 6.0 m
3. RC Footings with stumps for steel columns
4. Height to wall plate 10.0m
5. Concrete flooring with consideration on cracking
6. Sufficient changing rooms/toilets for male & female users
7. Tiered seats for spectators, preferably in pre-cast concrete
8. Designers are required to consider the contours in creating spaces
9. Steel roof with Zn/Al sheets with heat and sound insulation
10. Lighting and sound to be hung from rafters/purlins
11. Extractor fans to be placed for air exchange

4.3.3. Imposed Loading

Floor/play areas 5.0 kN/m2
Seating area/Tiers 4.0 kN/m2
Toilets/Changing rooms 2.0 kN/m2
Roof Imposed Load 0.25 kN/m2

4.3.4. Site Conditions

The Borehole log is presented under annexure 1 of the report. As a summary,
geotechnical design parameters are given in table 3.1 above.

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4.4. Swimming pool - Engineer in charge : Z.T.M.Fazli

4.4.1. Introduction
A swimming pool is proposed to have in the rear of the premises in the
proximity of the Depa Ela.

4.4.2. Client's requirements

1.The dimensions of the required swimming pool are 25m length (L) and 10m
width (B).
2.The depth of the pool shall be, measured from the top of the wall, is 1.5m (H)
at the shallow end, and the bottom is sloped at 1:30 in the first 0.6L from the
shallow end 1:7 in the next 0.2L and maintained flat in the last 02.L in the
longitudinal direction.
3.Longitudinal flat portion to have a mild slope in the transverse direction
towards a manhole monolithic with the sidewall at the deepest part of the
pool.
Necessary dimensions and sections are provided in figure 4.3 below.

4.4.3. Imposed Loading

Imposed load on deck 2.5 kN/m2

4.4.4. Site Conditions

The Borehole log is presented under annexure 1 of the report. As a summary,

geotechnical design parameters are given in table 3.1 above.

Designer can use following allowable bearing capacity values if a shallow

foundation is considered. Allowable bearing capacity can be considered in for
Residual soils and lateritic soil as 150 kN/m2

4.4.5. Sketches.
Figure 4.3 shows the necessary sketches.

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Figure 4.3 - Dimensions and sections of the proposed Swimming Pool

(All dimensions are in millimeters)

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4.5. GrandStand for the existing playground - Engineer in charge : K.D.C.K
Senevirathna

4.5.1. Introduction

It is proposed to have a grand stand for the existing play ground with tiered
seating.

4.5.2. Client's requirements.

1. A grandstand which is partially wrapped around the existing playground
(diameter of 55m) with basic tiered seating is required.
2. Maximum curved length at the most outer perimeter shall be 50m.
3. Width of the grandstand shall be a maximum of 12m catering for maximum
possible seating capacity.
4. It shall be a single tiered structure.
5. Roofing sheets are to be supported by steel frames.
6. Economical type of roofing material may be used, preferably Zn/Al.
7. Only one internal column is permitted for a steel frame, accommodating
maximum line of sight. Column shall be placed at not less than 6.0m centres.
8. Designer may propose an attractive type curved roof.

Proposed layout and sections are provided figure 4.5.

4.5.3. Imposed Loading

Seating area 5 .0 kN/m2
Roof 0.25 kN/m2

4.5.4. Site Conditions

Basic wind speed is 33.5 m/s.
Designer may refer borehole data of BH02 for the design of grandstand.
Dark brown to reddish sandy soil is present up to a depth of 4.5m and then
reddish to yellow lateritic soil is found till it reaches weathered rock at 7m
depth.
Foundation formation level may be considered as 1m below existing
ground level with an allowable bearing capacity of 150kN/m2. Appropriate
or most suitable foundation type shall be determined by the designer.

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4.5.5. Sketches.

Figure 4.4 - Layouts and sections of the proposed grandstand

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4.6. Foot bridge - Engineer in charge : S.A.M.A.N.I. Senaratne

4.6.1. Client's requirements

1. A new footbridge is required to cross a waterway across the premises of the
Proposed International Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. (See
figure 4.6 and 4.7 )
2. The footbridge is to cross the waterway at an angle of 90 degrees and should
have a clear width of not less than 1.8 m.
3. The approach ramps for the bridge shall have a gradient of not more than
1:8
4. A minimum clearance of 8.0 m between columns is required for the water
way for the comfortable passage of any recreational activity vessels and for
unobstructed and aesthetic appearance of the waterway
5. The minimum required headroom under footbridge is 3.0m above the normal
water level
6. A 1.0 m high parapet or guard rail is required for the footbridge and ramps

4.6.2. Imposed Loading

Footbridge loading 5.0 kN/m2

4.6.3. Site Conditions

Allowable bearing pressure 150 kPa

4.6.4. Sketches.
Figure 4.5 shows the necessary sketches.

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 Plan view showing basic requirement of clear width

Elevation of the Foot bridge

Figure 4.5 - Elevation showing basic clearance requirements and usual water level

(All dimensions are in millimeters)

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MEETING MINUTES
OF
GROUP 3 ON DESIGN PROJECT

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
SRI LANKA
SEPTEMBER 2017