Friday, October 17, 2008
VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
Rob Simpson PEng StructEng
9:00 – 10:15 am
The Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project’s steel structure was chosen for effectiveness in long spans and lightweight so that the exhibition hall could be situated on the lower level with up to four levels of building structure spanning above. This presentation will discuss the challenges of the structural design and the solutions employed. Building information modeling was employed to improve the presentation of the structural design and facilitate communications with the structural steel contractors, general contractor, owner and other consultants. Special challenges such as restraint for leaning columns, long span multi-story trusses, heavy mechanical systems, green roof over long span structure, glazing systems with minimal allowance for movement, wheel loading to structures, diaphragm designs and other design concerns will be discussed.
1.25 PDH - Informal
WILLIAM R. BENNETT FLOATING BRIDGE
Jon Buckle PEng, Jay Sutton PEng
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
In 2005, SNC Lavalin signed a Design, Build, Finance and Operate contract with the Province for the delivery and operation of a new five-lane floating bridge across Okanagan Lake to replace the fifty-year-old three-lane lift span/floating structure. Jon Buckle PEng, Project Director (MoT) and Jay Sutton PEng will present the challenges, delivery options, P3 decision, and progress of the work from start to finish. Structural design and construction details will be highlighted.
1.25 PDH - Informal
OLYMPIC SPEED SKATING OVAL: ROOF STRUCTURE
Paul Fast PEng StructEng
1:45 – 3:00 pm
Fast+Epp was retained by Cannon Design to provide full structural engineering services for a roof structure for the Long Track Speed Skating venue in Richmond - also known as the Richmond Oval - for the 2010 Olympics. The one-of-a kind five-acre roof structure features hollow, triangular-shaped composite wood-steel arches, which span 95 metres and conceal mechanical ducts, electrical conduits and sprinkler pipes. Spanning between the arches are novel, prefabricated "wood wave" panels consisting of pine beetle kill 2x4's and plywood. The presenter will discuss highlights of this structure.
1.25 PDH - Informal
WHISTLER NORDIC CENTRE FACILITIES
Tanja Kalamar PEng
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Sandwell Engineering Inc. was retained by VANOC to be the prime consultant to design the Nordic Sports Venue (ski jumping, cross country skiing, biathlon) near Whistler. The presentation will cover the structural design of all facilities at the venue including technical buildings, a daylodge, judges’ tower, bridges and two ski jump structures. There will also be a discussion of fabrication issues, modifications to ease installation, and the complex erection sequence on the challenging site.
1.25 PDH – Informal
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