Face to Face 9:45 – 11:00 AM CT: Poster Session
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Title of presentation: Golf Coast
Presenter: Nicholas Morgan, Jhonattan Ramirez, Skylar Brinegar, and Sammy Prudhomme
Advisor: Dr. Korhan Adalier and Dr. Hafiz Ahmad, PE
Abstract:
The Golf Park project will be constructed on 17.58 acres in Panama City, FL, right next to the Walmart in Pier Park. This development project is a 49,675-square-foot golf recreational park with 56 hitting bays over two stories. The two-story building is going to be a steel construction due to the number of loadings on this building and the ease of construction. The site's current condition is a vacant parcel with mostly slash pines that slope from the north to south of the property. In the property's southwest corner, there are a few wetlands that the development will not impact. For this development, there will be one stormwater retention pond that will facilitate the whole development. The stormwater will be handled by grading water toward the SWMF and routing the water through SWMF pipes that carry the water to the SWMF pond. The development will access water and sewer taps from Panama City water and sewer, and these taps from the city will provide services for restaurants and restrooms. The project is also going to require a retaining wall. The retaining wall will be located at the end of the hitting area to keep the ground level from the hitting bays to the back end of the hitting area. The project will increase the traffic going onto the access roads; however, the property will not increase the traffic volume, so a turn lane needs to be constructed as well. For the hitting area, there will be 150ft tall poles will hold the netting that keeps the golf balls on the parcel.
Title of presentation: Gas Station / Convenience Store
Presenter: Jarod Roney, Patrick Beverly, James White, and Alexis Pueschel
Advisor: Dr. Korhan Adalier and Dr. Hafiz Ahmad, PE
Abstract:
For our group's senior design project, we are incorporating various aspects of Civil Engineering that we have learned over the past few semesters. Our team consists of Jarod Roney as the Project Manager, Patrick Beverly as the Transportation Engineer, James White as the Structural Engineer, and Alexis Pueschel as the Geotechnical Engineer.
Our project involves designing a gas station/convenience store located in Lynn Haven, FL. To achieve this, we are utilizing programs like Civil 3D and ICPR. With Civil 3D, we have created our site plan and designed our sewer, water, and storm pipe systems. Our sewer system incorporates a lift station to match the pressure of the force main on HWY 77.
Using ICPR, we are designing our retention pond to collect rainfall over the site. Additionally, we are using Excel for calculations related to pavement design and other aspects of our project, such as pond calculations. Also, a detailed cost analysis is provided to demonstrate the cost efficiency of our design approach.
We will design the pavement to attenuate the high traffic volume and commercial vehicles for a gas station. We will select heavier duty pavement in key areas like our dumpster and fuel tank areas. We will also get a MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) from FDOT on HWY 77 in anticipation of construction so that the flow of traffic is not disrupted. For this we will need to complete a small traffic study for the area to show that this will not cause any issues for HWY 77.
We will design our building and canopy to withstand the weather conditions of Florida. For cost efficiency, we have decided that the building will be CMU (Concrete Masonry Units) and the canopy will be made of mostly steel. Using the Steel Manual, we will select girders for the roofs and the joists will be selected from Vulcraft.
Our site will utilize a retaining wall in the retention pond to give us the required treatment volume for this project. The retaining wall will be designed for cost and efficiency. We will reference the FDOT Standard Plans for a gravity retaining wall to show how the wall will look. We will also provide a detailed geotechnical report from a project in the area with boring logs to show the soil's qualities. Additionally, we will provide some type of environmental report to show that our fuel tanks and pumps are not contaminating the local soil and groundwater. They will also have to be permitted through FDEP.
Title of presentation: Sunny Pines Hotel
Presenter: Katie Walters, Jenna Gilmore, Eugenia Ursu, and William Kolmetz
Advisor: Dr. Korhan Adalier and Dr. Hafiz Ahmad, P.E.
Abstract:
Sunny Pines Hotel
Sunny Pines hotel is a project that includes design aspects in geotechnical, environmental, transportation, Hydraulic, and Structural areas. This development will include a three-story 32,984 square foot hotel, adequate parking with additional truck parking, a storm water pond and storm water management system, and a utility system including water lines, sewer lines and a grinder pump station. This project is located at the intersection of I10 and SR 75. This location was chosen due to the benefits of a hotel in the area. This area does not currently have similar infrastructure to this proposed design, making it favorable.
Computer Engineering
Title of presentation: NEXUS: Neural Execution and Understanding System
Presenter: Shawn Hagler and Jaehyun Lee
Advisor: Dr. Saeed Rajput
Abstract:
Leveraging the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, our enhanced virtual assistant framework transforms user interactions with its advanced comprehension and dynamic response generation. These LLMs not only unravel the complexity of human queries but also adeptly generate code, enabling the virtual assistant to seamlessly integrate and execute tasks via APIs without manual intervention. Our approach is paving the way for virtual assistants that autonomously interpret and execute a broad spectrum of complex user requests, bridging the divide between human conversation and automated action — a pivotal stride towards truly intelligent digital assistants.
Electrical Engineering
Title of presentation: Nest Monitoring and Detection System (NMDS)
Presenter: Josie Acreman, Morgan Olsen, Ethan Lewis
Advisor: Dr. Saeed Rajput
Abstract:
As sea-turtle hatchlings emerge from their nests, the light signature of the moon safely guides them to their home in the ocean. Due to growing coastal light pollution, various sea turtle populations are in decline globally due to hatchling disorientation. We are building a system that will detect an increase in activity prior to the hatching event and will send an alert to ensure that local non-profit volunteers are onsite during said event.
Title of presentation: Electronic Nose
Presenter: James McCollum, Sean Yates, Seth Yates, and Vincent Nguyen
Advisor: Dr. Saeed Rajput
Abstract:
We will develop an Electronic Nose that has a variety of applications such as poisonous gas detection, determination of quality of food, detection of diseases etc. It consists of an array of gas sensors. It will be capable of detecting various elements and compounds such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide, ethanol, and ammonia typically in minute amounts. We will improve the accuracy of detection using signal processing and machine learning.
Mechanical Engineering
Title of presentation: The Daedalus Project
Presenter: Preston Clinedinst, John Cowart, Grayson Smith, Jenna Murray, and Nicholas Laymon
Advisor: Dr. Twan Capehart
Abstract: The Daedalus Project presents rocket design strategies for the NASA University Student Launch Initiative (USLI) Competition 2023-2024. Focused on achieving a 5,280 feet apogee, a 90-second descent time, and precise payload deployment at 400 feet, our senior design team showcases advancements in propulsion, aerodynamics, and precision landing mechanisms. This research is a culmination of our experience as mechanical engineers, and explores our interest in aerospace engineering in a competitive environment.
Title of presentation: Mobility Assistance Device (MAD)
Presenter: Jacob Dorr, April Faircloth, Asher Young, Jacob Dorr, and Trevor Yelton
Advisor: Dr. Twan Capehart
Abstract:
The Mobility Assistance Device (MAD) is a self-propelled rollator-walker designed to enhance mobility and safety for individuals with disabilities or mobility impairments. By integrating specialized fall prevention mechanisms, MAD aims to reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries, providing greater stability compared to traditional walkers or rollators. Additionally, MAD prioritizes user experience through ergonomic design and intuitive controls, empowering users to navigate their environment with independence and confidence.