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[[File:LasMalvinas Destacamento finalwall1.jpg|thumb|upright=3|right|The destacamento in Las Malvinas as of July 1, 2014. Walls consist of traditional cement blocks as well as alternative coconut husk, newspaper, sawdust, and "Soviet" blocks.]] | |||
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==Abstract== | ==Abstract== | ||
The project to build a small | <center>''The project to build a small destacamento (police outpost) in the community of Las Malvinas was decided upon by members of the community as a priority for the Practivistas program to assist in during the months of May-July 2014. By working with the community to construct this destacamento, the community of Las Malvinas, which is far from the urban center and impoverished, will be provided police officers by the government, which will hopefully increase community safety.''</center> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The project to build a small | The project to build a small destacamento has been at minimum several years in the making in the community of Las Malvinas. It had been brought up by residents of the community prior to 2014, but other projects, such as the construction of a small pharmacy, had taken priority. In the months of May through July, 2014 the destacamento was on the list of projects to be started by members of the community and the Practivistas. During a community meeting, the criteria (which are displayed below) were formulated and the search began for a suitable spot to begin construction. This spot was found along a section of one of the main roads through town. This area provides a great deal of accessibility. The destacamento will be built using some relatively environmentally friendly fibercrete blocks (also discussed below), but the idea of using an old shipping container was also evaluated. The minimum goal for the project in 2014 is to build the foundation and the platform on which the rest of the destacamento can be built. This goal was to be met by July 5, 2014. | ||
==Objective== | ==Objective== | ||
The objective of this project | The community of Las Malvinas is looking to decrease crime by constructing a destacamento. The objective of this project was to design and construct a destacamento using alternative blocks created by the block team. The block team created alternative cement blocks by using coconut husks, sawdust, rice ash, and newspaper mixed with cement. | ||
===Criteria=== | ===Criteria=== | ||
This section includes the aspects that the group and community members decided to use for the project. The criteria and constraints were chosen based on how the project will be planned and evaluated. The criteria and weight ranking help determine how much effort will be invested for each different aspect. | |||
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==Literature Review== | ==Literature Review== | ||
See our [[Las Malvinas destacamento/Literature Review|Literature Review]] for relevant research completed for this project. | |||
=== | ==Final Design== | ||
The final design was created with guidance from local police officers, community members, and traditional destacamento designs. The foundation was dug three feet deep all the way around and filled with rebar before being filled with concrete. The middle trench is used as support for the middle wall. The first room was designed to be bigger than the back room as it will serve as an entry and lobby for police officers stationed in Las Malvinas. The smaller back room will contain a holding cell as well as a bathroom. | |||
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|title=Sketchup of destacamento | |||
|width=320 | |||
|height=170 | |||
|lines=4 | |||
|align=center | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento googlesketchv1.jpg|Foundation sketch. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento googlesketchv2.jpg|Destacamento walls, door, and windows sketched. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento googlesketchv3.jpg|View of rooms within destacamento. | |||
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=== | ===Budget=== | ||
This is the cost of materials for the foundation of the destacamento and the first layers of blocks for the walls. Prices are listed in Dominican Pesos. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Material | |||
! | !Quantity | ||
! | !Unit price (RD$) | ||
!Total (RD$) | |||
! | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Rebar | ||
| | |30 bars (20ft each) | ||
| | |280 | ||
| | |8,400 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Cement bags | ||
| | |25 | ||
| | |280 | ||
| | |7,000 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Gravel | ||
| | |10m<sup>3</sup> | ||
| | |200 | ||
| | |2,000 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Sand | ||
| | |10m<sup>3</sup> | ||
| | |280 | ||
| | |2,800 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Traditional cement blocks | ||
| | |315 | ||
| | |16 | ||
| | |5,040 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|-class="sortbottom" | |||
!colspan="3" align=right|Total Cost | |||
!$25,240.00 | |||
|} | |} | ||
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===Timeline=== | ===Timeline=== | ||
Here is a timeline of events associated with the research, design, and construction of the Las Malvinas destacamento. | |||
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| 06/20/14 | | 06/20/14 | ||
| 06/21/14 | | 06/21/14 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Finish tying rebar | | Finish tying rebar | ||
| 06/22/14 | | 06/22/14 | ||
| 06/24/14 | |||
| 06/ | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Pour concrete for foundation | | Pour concrete for foundation | ||
| 06/21/14 | | 06/21/14 | ||
| | | 06/24/14 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Lay brick | | Lay brick | ||
| 06/22/14 | | 06/22/14 | ||
| | | 07/01/14 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Finish foundation | | Finish foundation | ||
| 06/23/14 | | 06/23/14 | ||
| | | 07/01/14 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Lay bricks for walls | | Lay bricks for walls | ||
| 06/25/14 | | 06/25/14 | ||
| | | 07/01/14 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Construction== | |||
{{How to | |||
|title= Constructing a destacamento | |||
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|||1| Mark where to dig foundation. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas destacamento markinganddigging.jpg | Foundation area chalked and ready for digging. | |||
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|||2| Dig foundation. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas destacamento digging1.jpeg | Digging commences. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento digging2.jpg | Digging with community help. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento digging3.jpg | Middle trench being dug. | |||
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|||3| Tie rebar into forms for the foundation. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebar3.jpg | Bending rebar into ties. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebar1.jpeg | Spacing rebar ties. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebar2.jpeg | Spacing rebar ties evenly. | |||
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|||4| Tie rebar into forms for the foundation. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebar4.jpg | Begin tying. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebar5.jpg | Get as many rebar tiers as possible. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebar6.jpg | Tie all night. | |||
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|||5| Place rebar forms into trenches dug for foundation. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebarintrench1.jpg | fitting the forms into the trench | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebarintrench2.jpg | try again | |||
| File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebarintrench3.jpg | push and shove it till it fits | |||
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|||6| Pour concrete into foundation to the level of the rebar forms. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento cemento1.jpg | Mixing a lot of concrete. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento cemento2.jpg | Pouring concrete in the front trench. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento cemento3.jpg | All trenches poured to rebar height. | |||
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|||7| Lay bricks and fill in the gaps with cement. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento blocks1.jpg | Traditional and alternative blocks aquired. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento blocks2.jpg | Beginning to mix cement mixture for blocks. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento blocks3.jpg | Learning how to lay blocks with the maestro. | |||
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}} | |||
|||8| Lay bricks and fill in the gaps with cement. | |||
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| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento blocks4.jpg | Working with community members to lay blocks. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento blocks5.jpg | More community assistance to get the walls up. | |||
| File:LasMalvinas Destacamento blocks6.jpg | All blocks laid at the destacamento. | |||
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}} | |||
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}} | |||
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|title= | |title=Construction of Las Malvinas destacamento | ||
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|File:LasMalvinas destacamento big rock unearthing.jpg|Team effort to remove large slab. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento big rock unearthing.jpg|Team effort to remove large slab. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento potentially illegal police station.jpg|Work cut short due to land dispute. Accusations of illegal police station. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento potentially illegal police station.jpg|Work cut short due to land dispute. Accusations of illegal police station. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento communityslabbreaker.jpg|Community assisting with the breaking of large cement slab. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento communityslabbreaker2.jpg|Community assisting with the breaking of large cement slab. | |||
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|File:LasMalvinas destacamento backtrench trash.jpg|Digging to desired depth. Back trench contained a large amount of trash. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento backtrench trash.jpg|Digging to desired depth. Back trench contained a large amount of trash. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento diggingtrash,jpg.jpeg|A lot of trash. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento thor cemento.jpg|Thor helps us by smashing large cement slab. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento thor cemento.jpg|Thor helps us by smashing large cement slab. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento thoraftermath.jpg|Aftermath of Thor's hammering. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento community help.jpg|Community members help us dig out the trenches. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento community help.jpg|Community members help us dig out the trenches. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento fronttrench complete.jpg|Front trench dug to desired depth. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento fronttrench complete.jpg|Front trench dug to desired depth. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento cementslab removed.jpg|Very large cement slab chipped away to dig to desired depth. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento cementslab removed.jpg|Very large cement slab chipped away to dig to desired depth. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento middletrench begin.jpg|Starting to dig the middle trench. | |File:LasMalvinas destacamento middletrench begin.jpg|Starting to dig the middle trench. | ||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento reartrenchcomplete.jpg|Rear trench dug to desired depth. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento bobslabbreaking.jpg|Large cement slab being chipped away. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento diggingcomplete.jpg|All trenches dug to desired depth. Ready for rebar. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas Destacamento allrebartied.jpg|All rebar for foundation tied and ready to be installed. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebartransportation.jpg|All rebar for foundation transported to destacamento site. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebarshoving.jpg|Installing rebar into foundation. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebarresizing.jpg|Rebar being resized in foundation. | |||
|File:LasMalvinas destacamento rebarresizing2.jpg|Retying rebar in foundation to tie to other columns. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento blockscement.jpg|Mixing concrete for foundation base. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento Mixingalotofcement.jpg|Mixing a lot of concrete for foundation base. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento concretepoured.jpg|Concrete being poured intro trenches onto rebar. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento blocklayingmaestro.jpg|Maestro Gregory teaching how to lay blocks. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento blocklayingmaestro1.jpg|Laying the first row of blocks on the front trench. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento blocklayingmaestro2.jpg|Maestro Eddie assisting Bob. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento layingblockswithjose.jpg|Laying blocks with Jose's help on the side trench. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento bobnoelayingblocks.jpg|Laying blocks alongside community members. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento patchworkalternativeblocks.jpg|All blocks laid. Patchwork of alternative blocks can be seen. | |||
|file:LasMalvinas destacamento destacamentoteamandnoe.jpg|Block team with Noe in front of destacamento. | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Team== | ||
[[File:LasMalvinas destacamento blockgroup groupshot.jpg|thumb|upright=4|center|The destacamento team with honorary members Jason and Anthony. Left to right: [[User:Nam78|Noe Martinez]], [[User:Jpm499|Jason McMack]], [[User:Rlw105|Robert Woodke]], [[User:Evb47|Eric Bloom]],[[User:Syamas|Sophia Yamas]], [[User:Anthonyhsu|Anthony Avila]]]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
See [[Las Malvinas destacamento/Literature Review|Literature Review]] | |||
[[Category:Practivistas_Dominicana_Program]] | [[Category:Practivistas_Dominicana_Program]] |
Revision as of 19:52, 23 September 2014
Abstract
Background
The project to build a small destacamento has been at minimum several years in the making in the community of Las Malvinas. It had been brought up by residents of the community prior to 2014, but other projects, such as the construction of a small pharmacy, had taken priority. In the months of May through July, 2014 the destacamento was on the list of projects to be started by members of the community and the Practivistas. During a community meeting, the criteria (which are displayed below) were formulated and the search began for a suitable spot to begin construction. This spot was found along a section of one of the main roads through town. This area provides a great deal of accessibility. The destacamento will be built using some relatively environmentally friendly fibercrete blocks (also discussed below), but the idea of using an old shipping container was also evaluated. The minimum goal for the project in 2014 is to build the foundation and the platform on which the rest of the destacamento can be built. This goal was to be met by July 5, 2014.
Objective
The community of Las Malvinas is looking to decrease crime by constructing a destacamento. The objective of this project was to design and construct a destacamento using alternative blocks created by the block team. The block team created alternative cement blocks by using coconut husks, sawdust, rice ash, and newspaper mixed with cement.
Criteria
This section includes the aspects that the group and community members decided to use for the project. The criteria and constraints were chosen based on how the project will be planned and evaluated. The criteria and weight ranking help determine how much effort will be invested for each different aspect.
Criteria | Constraints | Weight (0-10) |
---|---|---|
Aesthetics | Must be aesthetically pleasing | 8 |
Comfort | Structure is able to withstand high temperatures without becoming excessively hot | 9 |
Economical | Must be within program budget range | 4 |
Replicable | Community members must be able to replicate design | 7 |
Durable | Must be long lasting and able to withstand potential natural disasters | 10 |
Security | Must be secure from potential burglary | 8 |
Sustainable | Materials used are environmentally friendly and sustainable | 10 |
Literature Review
See our Literature Review for relevant research completed for this project.
Final Design
The final design was created with guidance from local police officers, community members, and traditional destacamento designs. The foundation was dug three feet deep all the way around and filled with rebar before being filled with concrete. The middle trench is used as support for the middle wall. The first room was designed to be bigger than the back room as it will serve as an entry and lobby for police officers stationed in Las Malvinas. The smaller back room will contain a holding cell as well as a bathroom.
Budget
This is the cost of materials for the foundation of the destacamento and the first layers of blocks for the walls. Prices are listed in Dominican Pesos.
Material | Quantity | Unit price (RD$) | Total (RD$) |
---|---|---|---|
Rebar | 30 bars (20ft each) | 280 | 8,400 |
Cement bags | 25 | 280 | 7,000 |
Gravel | 10m3 | 200 | 2,000 |
Sand | 10m3 | 280 | 2,800 |
Traditional cement blocks | 315 | 16 | 5,040 |
Total Cost | $25,240.00 |
Timeline
Here is a timeline of events associated with the research, design, and construction of the Las Malvinas destacamento.
Task | Date Proposed | Date Completed |
---|---|---|
Complete literature review | 06/06/14 | 06/07/14 |
Establish site location | 06/06/14 | 06/13/14 |
Start digging foundation | 06/06/14 | 06/14/14 |
Design destacamento | 06/13/14 | 06/15/14 |
Finish budget | 06/13/14 | 06/15/14 |
Locate supplies | 06/13/14 | 06/15/14 |
Purchase supplies | 06/15/14 | 06/20/14 |
Finish digging foundation | 06/20/14 | 06/20/14 |
Level ground | 06/20/14 | 06/21/14 |
Finish tying rebar | 06/22/14 | 06/24/14 |
Pour concrete for foundation | 06/21/14 | 06/24/14 |
Lay brick | 06/22/14 | 07/01/14 |
Finish foundation | 06/23/14 | 07/01/14 |
Lay bricks for walls | 06/25/14 | 07/01/14 |