Engin3201 Structural Design Assignment 2022

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Since ancient days in Melbourne, wood has been a critical material in every construction.
The earlier architects had mastered and utilized the wood for its favorable properties (Van
Schaik, 2006). In this project, an existing theatre restaurant is to be transformed into a wooden
structure. The original construction materials are bricks and wood. The aim is to make use of
wood and make it as exposed as possible for structural members such as columns, truss, and
finishes such as flooring and walls.
The architectural layout adopted is as shown in the layouts attached. The floor space has
been partitioned as per the requirements allowing for restaurant space and a mezzanine lounge
and bar. The ground floor features a reception bar measuring 5.2 m x 2.4 m where guests will be
welcomed as well as pay their bill as they leave, restaurant sitting area with an estimated
capacity of 50 dinners and a performing stage measuring 6.2 m wide x 3.6 m deep. The bar is
fully furnished with a refrigerator, wine cellar, counters, and sits. Besides, there is a proposal for
having a server system that houses the Network Video Recorder (NVR) for CCTV monitoring.
Figure1: Entrance bar

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The sitting arrangement chosen for the restaurant is the round table as this is economical
to space available. Each table can accommodate at least 7 dinners at any given time.
Figure2: Restaurant Setting
The stage has been located in such a way that each person in the restaurant has a great
view without any obstructions. This is also achieved by having columns spaced strategically at
all points to avoid obstructions.
Figure3: Stage

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Also, on the ground floor, there is a fully furnished kitchen, changing rooms for male and
female actors as well as a storage room. The rooms have been partitioned in such a way that
there is privacy for the restaurant staff. The toilets for the restaurant shall be on a separate
building to a later detail.
The interior lighting in the restaurant is provided by chandeliers suspended from the truss
as well as wall-mounted spotlights to enhance the lighting. The restaurant varies in height with
the area housing the stage having a higher headroom while the other section having a lower
headroom. The truss chosen for the restaurant is a flat wooden truss. This is important as it acts
as a castellated beam allowing for spaces for services such as electrical conduits and ducts for air
conditioning to pass through without compromising the headroom (Elaiwi, Kim, and Li, 2018).
The restaurant roof is a slanting type and made of vinyl membrane tiles. The slope is 10 degrees
hence efficient to accommodate air conditioning and ventilation equipment if need be.
A wooden staircase leads to the mezzanine lounge which features a bar as well. The
staircase has been designed as per the AS1170.1 such that the risers are limited to 18. Riser and
Going dimensions have been taken from Table D2.13 below (Turner, 2010). The stringer and
treads are made from F17 seasoned messmate wood with the loading of 3KN/m2.