IE 496:Graduation project

Project title :

Underwater Design for Tourism—Human factors & Ergonomic

Issues

Prepared For:
Dr. Rabiel Ehsan
Dr. Fahad Alqhtani

Bader Altharmani 437107101

Mohammed bin Yousef 435102193

Abstract:

The underwater construction of buildings is an advancement that can benefit

the people and the environment as they are constructed under water. Each
type of underwater building built has a specific purpose, depending on the
type of building. If such technology is adapted, everything such as buildings,
houses, shopping malls, museums, entertainment hubs, restaurants, hotels,
sports stadiums, and shopping complexes can be built underwater.

Keyword:
Underwater Buildings, Construction, Materials, Maintenance, Constraints

Introduction:

Designer who have created hotels at the bottom of the sea have been
inspiring to us over the past few years. Observing these remarkable projects
of Fiji and Dubai brings to mind what the future entails for mankind and its
interaction with the ocean. Climate change, energy needs, and ever
increasing populations have made man aware of the vital importance of
better understanding and better utilizing the world water. The reasons for
studying the future of buildings and their use stem from these ideas. Under
the waves, you play an important role. Examining the benefits of a life at the
sea, I Humanity can develop a whole new horizon of experience and introduce
a new facet to society. A unique approach to architectural development. The
purpose of this document is to propose that life underwater is not only
feasible, but also beneficial A new paradigm in the discipline of building
undersea is desirable It is possible for life offshore to be an important part of a
city's architecture Functionality.
Objectives:

• To develop safe and healthy environment for underwater tourism sector.

The project will…
• Examine unsafe/hazardous situation that may hinder to develop the
underwater tourism sector
• Identify HFs/Ergonomic items in designing safe and healthy underwater
structure for tourism sector
• Focus on safety and comfortability of developing underwater tourism
environment
• Explain how to implement the HFs Model/approach in underwater
environment
• Validate HFs/Ergonomic model/approach by comparison with the
conventional tourism environment
• Design a user-friendly tourism environment for attracting local and foreign
investments

Background :
This project will identify HFs/Ergonomic items in developing underwater
design for the tourism sector by respecting construction codes, architectural,
& environmental policies and regulations.
Methodology:

Former examples will be reviewed from an engineering standpoint in the

first stage in order to provide a context for the study. In order to set the
fundamentals for architectural approaches to underwater design, the
design parameters for architectural approaches to underwater
environments will be defined and explained based on the conditions and
limitations of the environment. A comparative study of existing
examples will follow the definition of the parameters, and each example
will be examined one by one. We will discuss the design considerations
from an architectural point of view based on the parameters that are
applicable. Tables and figures will be used to present the results of the
comparison and comments about the examples. Several alternatives
and suggestions relating to examples will also be presented to provide a
background for future applications and research.
Constraints

Materials:

There are many materials available for the building, but we only have a few
Materials should be selected so that they meet our needs The item must meet
a requirement and be available at a minimal cost. While in choosing the
materials to be used in manufacturing, it takes into consideration The burden
restriction must not be violated Achieved Fabric used in construction Steel
and acrylic changed underwater. For visibility on the outside, the fabric is
acrylic, and steel is used for reinforcement (enablement).. Steel is
particularly energy-intensive as it is It is reasonably priced and has a high yield
of electricity. Then Occasionally, it is not also a great conductor of electricity
heat. The corrosion resistance of this material is excessive. Acetate Fabric is
preferred over glass because it is stronger than glass Due to being much less
dense, and it also has a higher effect Glass is more energy-efficient than glass.
The herbal duration is given by acrylic. The encompassing materials have
different colors than glass. In addition, It helps in ensuring the safety of clients
and underwater creatures by providing an excellent insulator of strength.

Maintenance:

An underwater protection method is a high-priced gadget, especially when it

comes to maintenance. It may be a hassle The problem can be solved by
dividing the building into sections Components that can be separated from
the whole The additives can be applied to land in order to build Area can be
taken by a less expensive renovation. As for the visible part of the building, it
has to be kept clean at all times, so that the patrons can see the marine clearly
at all times. An automated system can be used to perform this task, which can
act as a self-cleaning device. [1]

Cost:

building under water is a very costly endeavor since it involves the usage of
heavy machinery, devices, and professional employees . In addition to welfare
and large price range, building below water also includes some economics. [2]

pressure Stress:

plays a large role in persuading the guidelines of the building in addition the
individuals tend to experience issues at some point during the construction
phase or just a state of protection.[3]
Environmental building elements:

At the same time as talking about the development of underwater systems, it

is obvious that aeration is a problem that must be addressed initially.
Renewable air is needed for respiratory purposes, as well as removing
unwanted gases. The airflow problem became solved in conjunction with the
development of the underwater Holland tunnel. Gases produced by trains and
cars pose an exceptional problem for ventilation in tunnels in particular.
Clifford Holland, the tunnel's designer, changed into able to solve this issue. In
order to accomplish this, he figured out how to use aeration towers, and fans
to transport air in and out, to ease exhaust fumes and pump in clean air.
Ultimately, air can be transformed every 90 seconds.[4]
References:

[1] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320145713
[2] http://vizts.com/hydropolis-dubai-underwater-hotel/
[3] http://www.businessinsider.in/Inside-FloridasBeautiful-And-Strange-
Mermaid-Theme-ParkPHOTOS/articleshow/27549058.cms
[4] ] www.poseidonresorts.com