Spatial Optimization of John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center Facilities

1. Spatial Optimization of John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center Facilities Brian Sawford – Captain Marie LaPosta – Co-Captain Alexander Stadel – Secretary Michael Sands – First Mate Ross Shacklett – Coxswain

2. Background • Lack of rock climbing walls in the Drexel area • Rock climbing has grown in popularity recently • In the greater Philadelphia area there is only one rock climbing facility open to the public (Go Vertical) • This creates a problem for any Drexel students interested in rock climbing

3. Survey – Students Say “Yes!”

4. Do You Even Go?

5. Squash Court Measuring Height of Wall Human Reference

6. Objectives for Project • To improve student life on campus • To boosts Drexel University’s attractiveness to prospective students • To maximize student enjoyment at minimal cost to University

7. Constraints On Design • University Resources • Time and Money to Finish • Existing Space in Athletic Center • Legal Issues • Building Codes • Minimal Risk and Liability • Foam Padding on Floor • Waiver Form

8. Sample Waiver Form • Release: In consideration of services or property provided, I , for myself and any minor children for which I am a parent, legal guardian or otherwise responsible, any heirs, personal representatives, do hereby release: Reale Adventures Inc., its principals, officers, directors, agents, employees and volunteers, and each and every land owner, municipal and / or government agency upon whose property and activity is conducted, from all liability and waive any claim for damage arising from any cause whatsoever, including that which is the result of gross negligence or any other cause.

9. Criteria for Success • Improve student life at Drexel • Rock-Climbing Facility • Survey of Satisfaction • Challenge students • Variety of Difficulty Levels • Minimal Cost to Students

10. Possible Alternatives • Discount Program with Go Vertical • Inconvenient • Costly to Students • DAC Expansion • Expensive for Students & University • Long, Involved Construction Project

11. The “Most Probable” Solution • Squash court conversion • Three piece rock-climbing solution • Construction designed for bearing weight of three three-hundred pound climbers • Adjustment safety factors

12. 300 lbs î 300 lbs ĵ Wall Weights Weight of climber (300 lbs) Moments of Inertia

16. Dimensions and Materials • Dimensions of Wall • All walls 20’ tall • Long walls 22’ and 19’ long, Short wall 12’ wide • Materials Used • ¾” plywood with textured paint • Steel Frame • Composite Holds

17. Budget Breakdown

18. Final Overview • What we’re doing • Converting a squash court in the Athletic Center into a rock-climbing facility • Why we’re doing it • Improve student life at Drexel • How we’re doing it • Using basic principles of physics and engineering

19. Beyond the Suggested Future • Currently there is a project for expanding the DAC that is in the planning stages • The new expansion is planned to have: • 3-Story Rock-Climbing Wall • 400-Meter Track • Classroom Space for Yoga, Dance, etc. • Multipurpose Gym Space • Smoothie Bar

20. References • Ambrose, James. Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders. 9th ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2000. • “BoltDepot Product Catalog.” BoltDepot.com Website (2007, February). 27 February 2007. <http://www.boltdepot.com/>. • “Building Permit Information.” Licenses and Inspection. 2004. Department of Licenses & Inspections. 2 May 2007. <http://www.phila.gov/li/faq/permits/index.html>. • Cheng, Dr. Jonathan. Information given to class. 12 February 2007. • “Burns Container Service.” Richard S. Burns & Co., Inc. Website. 11 March 2007 <http://www.burnscompany.net/containerservices.html>. • Dana Contractors. Telephone interview with Brian Sawford. 28 February 2007. • “Go Vertical.” Go Vertical Home Page. 27 February 2007 <http://www.govertical.com/philly/index.html>. • Hyder, Martha. “Have Your Students Climbing the Walls: The Growth of Indoor Climbing.” The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Vol. 70, 1999. 11 March 2007 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&se=gglsc&d=5002341311&er=deny>.

21. References (Cont.) • Glenshaw Steel, John General Manager there of. Telephone interview with Brian Sawford. 2 March 2007. • “Make-a-Mat Calculator.” POPCORN International, Inc. Website. 27 February 2007 <http://www.wondermat.com/>. • Moon, Dr. Franklin. Interview with Brian Sawford and Alexander Stadel. 2 March 2007. • Murhammer, Ronald. Home Depot Sales Associate. Telephone interview with Brian Sawford. 1 March 2007. • “REI Shop All Categories: Climbing Gear.” Recreational Equipment Incorporated Website. Climbing Equipment Pricing. 27 February 2007 <http://www.rei.com/category/4500002>. • Silva, Daniel. “Increased Student Activity Fee to Fund DAC Expansion.” The Triangle. 20 Oct. 2006. 29 April 2007. <http://media.www.thetriangle.org/media/storage/paper689/news/2006/10/20/News/Increased.Student.Activity.Fee.To.Fund.Dac.Expansion-2379282.shtml>. • “Vertical Extreme - A Reale Adventures Company.” Vertical Extreme Home Page. 25 April 2007 <http://verockgym.com/>. • Williams, Biff, et al. “Recognition and Prevention of Injuries in Recreational Rock Climbers.” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Nov./Dec. 2003: 29-32.

22. Acknowledgements • Dr. Franklin Moon • Civil Engineer • Dr. Jonathan Cheng • Geotechnical Engineer

23. You’ve Got Questions? • We’ve Got Answers!