APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis, entitled, PROPOSED THREE-STOREY TRAFFIC MONITORING CENTER

WITH TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND APPLICATION OF GLASS FACADES,

prepared and submitted by RIOLYKA Z. MANALAOTAO, MARCDEL S. MARAVE

and CATHLYN ROSE A. PAJARILLAGA, in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING is hereby
accepted.

ENGR. IVAN D.L. MARQUEZ

Project Adviser

ENGR. DIVINA R. GONZALES

Class Coordinator

As members of the Oral Examination Committee, we certify that we have examined this
thesisand hereby recommend that it be accepted as fulfillment of the thesis requirements
for the degree in BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN CIVIL
ENGINEERINGand
BACHELOR
OFSCIENCE
MAJOR
IN
CIVIL,
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITARY ENGINEERING.

Member

Member
Member

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGand BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN
CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITARY ENGINEERING.

DR. FRANCIS ALDRINE A. UY

Dean

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The need for a more systematic traffic monitoring is at height in the Philippines
specifically in its capital, Metro Manila. Due to the increasing number of road users, it is
important that MMDA or the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority renders
optimum service through effective control of the different intersections where heavy
traffic occurs. One of its divisions, the Traffic Engineering Center (Maintenance
Division) located at Valencia St.,Sta.Mesa, Manila helps with the traffic enforcement
operations through the aid of operational facilities. The neighboring areas of the center
experiences problems like floods which affects its main functions including its
accessibility.
The study seeks to design the most economical, innovative and safe facilities and
structure that will provide a new comfortable workplace for the employees, a flood free,
accessible area and a well-developed traffic control system in Metro Manila.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Executive Summary
Table of Contents
List of Tables, Illustrations, Charts, or Graphs
List of Figures

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I. Introduction

II. Presenting the Challenges

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2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
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Problem Statement
Project Objective
Design Norms Considered
Major and Minor Areas of Civil Engineering
The Project Beneficiary
The Innovative Approach
The Research Component
The Design Component
Sustainable Development Concept

III. Environmental Examination Report

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3.1 Project Description

3.1.1
Project Rationale
3.1.2
Project Location
3.1.3
Project Information
3.1.4
Description of Project Phases
3.1.4.1
Pre-construction/Operational Phase
3.1.4.2
Construction Phase
3.1.4.3
Operational Phase
3.1.4.4
Abandonment Phase

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3.2 Description of Environmental Setting and Receiving Environment

3.2.1
Physical Environment
3.2.2
Biological Environment
Socio-Cultural, Economic and Political
3.2.3
Environment
3.2.4
Future Environmental Conditions without the Project

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3.3 Impact Assessment and Mitigation

Summary Matrix of Predicted Environmental Issues
3.3.1
and their Level of Significance at Various Stages of
Development
Brief Discussion of Specific Significant Impacts on the
3.3.2
Physical and Biological Resources
Brief Discussion of Significant Socio-economic
3.3.3
Effects/Impacts of the Project
3.4 Environmental Management Plan
Summary Matrix of Proposed Mitigation and
3.4.1
Enhancement Measures, Estimated Cost and
Responsibilities
Brief Discussion of Mitigation and Enhancement
3.4.2
Measures
3.4.3
Monitoring Plan
3.4.4
Contingency Plan
3.4.5
Institutional Responsibilities and Agreements
IV. The Research Component
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6

Abstract
Introduction
Review of Literature
Research Design
Results and Discussion
Conclusions and Recommendations

V. Detailed Engineering Design

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5.1 Loads and Codes

5.1.1 Dead Load
5.1.2 Live Load
5.1.3 Wind Load
5.1.4 Load Combinations

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5.2 Plan Set

5.2.1 Architectural Plans
5.2.1.1 Perspective
5.2.1.2 Floor Plans
5.1.1.3 Elevation Plans
5.2.2 Structural Plans

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5.3 Structural Engineering

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5.3.1 Beam Design

5.3.2 Column Design
5.3.3 Slab Design

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5.4 Geotechnical Engineering

5.4.1 Soil Investigation Report
5.4.2 Footing Design

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5.5 Green Engineering Glass Facades

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5.6 Transportation Engineering

5.6.1 Introduction
5.6.2 Objectives and Scope of Study
5.6.3 Location of Study Area
5.6.4 Accessibility
5.6.5 Baseline Traffic
5.6.6 Estimation of Future Traffic
5.6.7 Future Traffic Without Development
5.6.8 Future Traffic With Development
5.6.9 Level of Service
5.6.10 Conclusions and Recommendation

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VI. Budget Estimation

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VII. Project Schedule

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VIII. Promotional Material

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IX. Conclusion and Summary

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X. Recommendation

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XI. Acknowledgement

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XII. References

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XIII. Appendices
A. Structural Computations
A-1. Design Criteria and Preliminary Design
A-2. Beam Design
A-3. Column Design
A-4. Slab Design
A-5. Foundation Design
B. Soil Investigation Report
C. Green Engineering Features
D. Article Type Paper
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Original Project Report Assessment Sheet by Panel Members

English Editor Assessment and Evaluation Rubric
Accomplished Consultation Forms
Compilation of Assessment Forms (Rubrics)
Copy of Engineering Drawings And Plans
Copy of Project Poster
Photocopy of Receipts
Relevant Pictures
Other Required Forms
Student Reflections

XIV. Resume of Each Member

LIST OF TABLES, ILLUSTRATIONS, CHARTS OR GRAPHS

TABLES/GRAPHS
Table 1. Predicted Environmental Issues/Impacts and their Level of Significance at
Various Stages of Development
Table 2. Proposed Mitigation and Enhancement Measures, Estimated Cost and
Responsibilities
Table 3. Monitoring Plan
Table 4. List of Dead Loads
Table 5. List of Live Loads
Table 6. Schedule of Beams
Table 7. Schedule of Columns
Table 8. Schedule of Slabs
Table 9. Schedule of Footings
Table 10. Summary for Glass Facades
Table 11. Road Profile Trips with Corresponding Types and Number of Lanes
Table 12. List of Assumed Passenger Car Equivalent Factors
Table 13. Baseline Traffic A.M. Peak Hour (volume in vehicles per hour)
Table 14. Baseline Traffic P.M. Peak Hour (volume in vehicles per hour)
Table 15. Growth Rate of Corresponding Vehicles
Table 16. Estimated A.M. Peak Hour traffic volume for WITHOUT development
scenario (in passenger car units per hour)
Table 17. Estimated P.M. Peak Hour traffic volume for WITHOUT development
scenario (in passenger car units per hour)
Table 18. Estimated A.M. Peak Hour traffic volume for WITH development
scenario (in passenger car units per hour)
Table 19. Estimated P.M. Peak Hour traffic volume for WITH development
scenario (in passenger car units per hour)
Table 20. Level of Service Without Development, A.M Peak
Table 21. Level of Service Without Development, P.M Peak
Table 22. Level of Service With Development, A.M Peak
Table 23. Level of Service With Development, P.M Peak
Table 24. Bill of Quantities
Table 25. Detailed Estimated Duration of Construction Activities
Table 26. Man Power Requirement
Table 27. Equipment Requirement

LIST OF FIGURES
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FIGURES
Figure 1. Location of the Project (Satellite View)
Figure 2. Location of the Project with Existing Streets
Figure 3. Tokyo Traffic Control Center
Figure 4. Integrated Monitors of Tokyo Traffic Control Center
Figure 5. Expressway, Central and Information Display Board of Tokyo Traffic
Control Center
Figure 6. Conceptual Framework
Figure 7. Site Plan
Figure 8. Perspective
Figure 9. Google SketchUp Perspective
Figure 10. Ground Floor Plan
Figure 11. Second Floor Plan
Figure 12. Third Floor Plan
Figure 13. Roof Deck Plan
Figure 14. Front Elevation
Figure 15. Rear Elevation
Figure 16. Left Side Elevation
Figure 17. Right Side Elevation
Figure 18. Cross Section
Figure 19. Longitudinal Section
Figure 20. Foundation Plan
Figure 21. Ground Floor Framing Plan
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Figure 22. Second Floor Framing Plan
Figure 23. Third Floor Framing Plan
Figure 24. Roof Framing Plan
Figure 25. Location of Study Area
Figure 26. Traffic Flow along Edsa-Qave Intersection with Trip Numbers
Figure 27. Project Schedule

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