Civil Engineering (1st)

C1.01 RAT Developments - Affordable Housing Solutions

Sponsor: Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) 

Student Team: Avery Cousins, Rhiannon Moss, Tyler Barr 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierreznbsp;

To help resolve housing instability issues within Hays County, our civil engineering team is tasked with designing an affordable housing development accommodating one hundred families of four. We aim to select a suitable plot of land and explore various housing alternatives to maximize affordability and sustainability while abiding by all relevant design codes and regulations. Additionally, different foundation design options will be investigated to enhance the structural integrity of our development. This project is part of a larger interdisciplinary effort in collaboration with an electrical engineering team for our sponsor, SATOP.

C1.02 Affordable Housing Development

Sponsor: Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) 

Student Team: Gerardo Garcia, Jessie Nguyen, Maximus Valles, William Youngdale 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez

Increasing population has increased demand for affordable housing. We are designing housing with the intent to house 100 families. Our design will include 4-5 buildings with their foundations with a gym, clubhouse, and dog park. 

C1.03 Hotel Land Development

Sponsor: Kimley Horn 

Student Team: Simren Pokhrel, Amaya Nunez, Billy Hernandez, Aaron Arroyo 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez 

This project entails developing a 3.04 acre lot with frontage on I-35 for a 120 room hotel. Utilizing the given parameters from the city code and developer we will evaluate the viability for the project and create a site plan satisfying desired requirements. Additionally, we will create a summary of expected costs and improvements.  

C1.04 Land to Landmark: Hotel Site

Sponsor: Kimley-Horn

Student Team: Alex Espinosa, Jeremiah Soliz, Alejandro Jr Lopez, Brianna Reyes 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez

The project involves evaluating the viability of developing a 120-room hotel on a 3.04-acre plot of land in San Marcos, Texas along the IH-35 corridor. We will create a site plan that incorporates the developer's specified building footprint and complies with the city's zoning and code requirements. Essential tasks include determining site limitations, developing the required utility and public infrastructure improvements, and calculating related expenses to be included in the developer's project proforma. The analysis will address engineering and regulatory issues while confirming that the site can support the projected development. 

C1.05 Street Pedestrian Connections

Sponsor: WSB Engineering

Student Team: Koket Jimata, Faith Hadley, Cayla Kozik 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez 

This project focuses on improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow at an intersection in Buda, TX. The enhancements includes better pedestrian connectivity, providing safer vehicular movement, and driveway access to near by businesses. The design also considers potential challenges such as proximity to the railroad and gas storage tanks. 

C1.06 Water Transmission Project

Sponsor: HDR & GBRA 

Student Team: Darrell Anderson (PM), Ana Jaimes-Leal, Diego Guerra, Sam Koester 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez 

The project involves designing a water transmission line that will extend from South Austin to Lockhart, TX, with the goal of enhancing regional water distribution and meeting the growing demand for the region. The pipeline will incorporate engineering design aspects and hydraulic design principles to ensure efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability. The project aims to support residential, commercial, and industrial growth while improving water security in the region. 

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