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==Abstract==
==Abstract==
The purpose of this project is to replace the current play structure at the Redwood Coast Montessori School (RCMS) and the Manila Community Center, located in Manila, CA. Redwood Coast Montessori is a school with 80 students that range from Kindergarten-Six grade.  The children's education is formed around hands on learning rather than traditional classrooms, desks, and whiteboards. The students are allowed to express their own interest in how they want to learn throughout each day.  Like regular public schools, they're allowed to go outside and play during their scheduled recess times, but unlike regular public schools, the only play structure that they have is a log.  The Gridiron team from HSU Engr 215 class was assigned the task of coming up with a play structure for the school,which ties into their hands on style of learning.  A representative from RCM met with the students weekly to work on the design and help to get the projects implemented into the school.  The board of directors have to give the final approval for the play structure to be installed.
The purpose of this project is to replace the current play structure at the [[Redwood Coast Montessori]] School (RCMS) and the Manila Community Center, located in Manila, CA. [[Redwood Coast Montessori]] is a school with 80 students that range from Kindergarten-Six grade.  The children's education is formed around hands on learning rather than traditional classrooms, desks, and whiteboards. The students are allowed to express their own interest in how they want to learn throughout each day.  Like regular public schools, they're allowed to go outside and play during their scheduled recess times, but unlike regular public schools, the only play structure that they have is a log.  The Gridiron team from HSU Engr 215 class was assigned the task of coming up with a play structure for the school,which ties into their hands on style of learning.  A representative from RCM met with the students weekly to work on the design and help to get the projects implemented into the school.  The board of directors have to give the final approval for the play structure to be installed.


== Background ==
== Background ==
Redwood Coast Montessori currently has a log as their only play structure and it is located outside on the field. as you can see in figure 2.  Team Gridiron is composed of four HSU students enrolled in Lonny Grafman's ENGR 215 class and they are Dylan Kinser, Miquan Johnson, Tony Mitchell, and Gregory Olivas.  After meetings with a representative from the school, and a lot of information regarding possibilities of how they'd like the play structure to be built.  Team Gridiron decided on criteria that the play structure would have to fit.  This allowed the design ideas to narrow down to what could really be built and after researching all of the aspects regarding a play structure for an elementary school in a dune ecosystem everything was taken into account.  A delphi matrix allowed team Gridiron to come up with the top four choices of the play structure.  In the end, a vote within the team decided to build a traverse rock climbing wall for the school.  Local rock climbing gyms helped give advice on how to put the wall together and with professional advice from HSU's staff, the final design was finally decided on.  After over 100 hours of implementation spent on the climbing wall, and generous discounts and donations from Almquist Lumber, The Mill Yard, Far North Climbing Gym, and Mckenny's, everything is ready to be put together.  An approval from the board of directors is the last step prior to fully installing the climbing wall.
[[Redwood Coast Montessori]] currently has a log as their only play structure and it is located outside on the field. as you can see in figure 2.  Team Gridiron is composed of four HSU students enrolled in Lonny Grafman's ENGR 215 class and they are Dylan Kinser, Miquan Johnson, Tony Mitchell, and Gregory Olivas.  After meetings with a representative from the school, and a lot of information regarding possibilities of how they'd like the play structure to be built.  Team Gridiron decided on criteria that the play structure would have to fit.  This allowed the design ideas to narrow down to what could really be built and after researching all of the aspects regarding a play structure for an elementary school in a dune ecosystem everything was taken into account.  A delphi matrix allowed team Gridiron to come up with the top four choices of the play structure.  In the end, a vote within the team decided to build a traverse rock climbing wall for the school.  Local rock climbing gyms helped give advice on how to put the wall together and with professional advice from HSU's staff, the final design was finally decided on.  After over 100 hours of implementation spent on the climbing wall, and generous discounts and donations from Almquist Lumber, The Mill Yard, Far North Climbing Gym, and Mckenny's, everything is ready to be put together.  An approval from the board of directors is the last step prior to fully installing the climbing wall.
[[Image:RCMLog.jpeg|right|thumb|Fig 2: RCM Current Play Structure]]
[[Image:RCMLog.jpeg|right|thumb|Fig 2: RCM Current Play Structure]]


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== Problem statement and criteria ==
== Problem statement and criteria ==
Specifications and considerations are the defining aspects of the play structure. These aspects have been set forth by the team Gridiron with accordance with the client at Redwood Coast Montessori based on the school's and the community center's needs. The play structure design must meet the criteria, and stay within the constraints listed below in table below.
Specifications and considerations are the defining aspects of the play structure. These aspects have been set forth by the team Gridiron with accordance with the client at [[Redwood Coast Montessori]] based on the school's and the community center's needs. The play structure design must meet the criteria, and stay within the constraints listed below in table below.


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== Description of final project ==
== Description of final project ==
The climbing wall is complete and awaiting approval from the Manila Board of Directors to be fully install into the gym at Redwood Coast Montessori.   
The climbing wall is complete and awaiting approval from the Manila Board of Directors to be fully install into the gym at [[Redwood Coast Montessori]].   
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Image:RCMLog.jpeg|Redwood Coast Montessori's only play structure prior to this project.
Image:RCMLog.jpeg|Redwood Coast Montessori's only play structure prior to this project.
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==Discussion and next steps==
==Discussion and next steps==
The next steps in the process is to finish putting the climbing wall together and leave an instruction manual to help with the instruction manual.  The board of directors at the Manila Community center need need revisions to answer all of the worries regarding the installation process.  Until then, a detailed instruction manual will be left for the staff at Redwood Coast Montessori to install the climbing wall after the board meeting.
The next steps in the process is to finish putting the climbing wall together and leave an instruction manual to help with the instruction manual.  The board of directors at the Manila Community center need need revisions to answer all of the worries regarding the installation process.  Until then, a detailed instruction manual will be left for the staff at [[Redwood Coast Montessori]] to install the climbing wall after the board meeting.


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Team Gridiron.
Building a Traverse Climbing Wall to help educate students at Redwood Montessori

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to replace the current play structure at the Redwood Coast Montessori School (RCMS) and the Manila Community Center, located in Manila, CA. Redwood Coast Montessori is a school with 80 students that range from Kindergarten-Six grade. The children's education is formed around hands on learning rather than traditional classrooms, desks, and whiteboards. The students are allowed to express their own interest in how they want to learn throughout each day. Like regular public schools, they're allowed to go outside and play during their scheduled recess times, but unlike regular public schools, the only play structure that they have is a log. The Gridiron team from HSU Engr 215 class was assigned the task of coming up with a play structure for the school,which ties into their hands on style of learning. A representative from RCM met with the students weekly to work on the design and help to get the projects implemented into the school. The board of directors have to give the final approval for the play structure to be installed.

Background

Redwood Coast Montessori currently has a log as their only play structure and it is located outside on the field. as you can see in figure 2. Team Gridiron is composed of four HSU students enrolled in Lonny Grafman's ENGR 215 class and they are Dylan Kinser, Miquan Johnson, Tony Mitchell, and Gregory Olivas. After meetings with a representative from the school, and a lot of information regarding possibilities of how they'd like the play structure to be built. Team Gridiron decided on criteria that the play structure would have to fit. This allowed the design ideas to narrow down to what could really be built and after researching all of the aspects regarding a play structure for an elementary school in a dune ecosystem everything was taken into account. A delphi matrix allowed team Gridiron to come up with the top four choices of the play structure. In the end, a vote within the team decided to build a traverse rock climbing wall for the school. Local rock climbing gyms helped give advice on how to put the wall together and with professional advice from HSU's staff, the final design was finally decided on. After over 100 hours of implementation spent on the climbing wall, and generous discounts and donations from Almquist Lumber, The Mill Yard, Far North Climbing Gym, and Mckenny's, everything is ready to be put together. An approval from the board of directors is the last step prior to fully installing the climbing wall.

Fig 2: RCM Current Play Structure

Problem statement and criteria

Specifications and considerations are the defining aspects of the play structure. These aspects have been set forth by the team Gridiron with accordance with the client at Redwood Coast Montessori based on the school's and the community center's needs. The play structure design must meet the criteria, and stay within the constraints listed below in table below.

Criteria Weight Constraint
Safety 9 Wall must have no sharp points or corners, and paint must be child friendly
Cost 8 Must not exceed $400
Maintenance 8 Parts should be easily fixable/replaceable by regular staff
Aesthetics 6 Any art displayed on wall should reflect that of the coastal (manila dune) environment
Age Appropriateness 5 Structure is usable by children from ages 6-12
Concealment 4 Wall should be capable of being hidden by staff to reduce distractions outside of play time
Upcycled Materials 4 Recycled materials will be used whenever possible

Description of final project

The climbing wall is complete and awaiting approval from the Manila Board of Directors to be fully install into the gym at Redwood Coast Montessori.


Costs

Item Quantity Retail Cost ($) Our Cost ($)
Plywood 5 42.18 37.96
2x4x8 Lumber 30 2.78 2.50
Box Wood Screws 1 29.98 26.98
7/16" Bit 1 7.97 7.17
Sand Paper 4 0.96 Donated
Roller & Paint Tray 1 3.96 Donated
Paint Gallon 4 30.99 Donated
Primer 2 23.99 Donated
Silicon 1 5.92 5.92
Plastic Roll 1 17.14 17.14
Clay 1 9.73 9.73
Rock Climbing Holds 179 3.00 0.25
Corner Brace 4 1.73 1.73
Corner Brace Offset 4 1.66 1.66
1/2-13X4 Hex Bolt 12 0.59 0.59
1/2-13X2-1/12 Hex Bolt 12 0.29 0.29
1/2 Lock Nuts 24 0.25 0.25
Flat Washer 56 0.15 0.15
1/2-6X3-1/2 Hex Lag 8 0.46 0.46
Paint Rollers 1 2.48 2.48
Total Cost $1172.27 $380.93

Testing Results

Fig 1: Testing results

Team Gridiron put one section of the wall together to conduct a series of tests to see if everything was working properly. Each team member was able to climb up and stand on the holds proving that the wall can withstand a greater amount of weight than the kids. As you can see in Figure 1, the structure can withstand the weight of an adult.

How to build

File:Cutting Lumber.jpeg
Building a Traverse Climbing Wall

Discussion and next steps

The next steps in the process is to finish putting the climbing wall together and leave an instruction manual to help with the instruction manual. The board of directors at the Manila Community center need need revisions to answer all of the worries regarding the installation process. Until then, a detailed instruction manual will be left for the staff at Redwood Coast Montessori to install the climbing wall after the board meeting.

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