Design Journal Entry - Module 9

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Vinayak Jain
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Module 10 - Plumbing Systems
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Mar 8, 2025 6:14 AM
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Mar 10, 2025 10:46 AM
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Plumbing System Elements:

The plumbing system in my project includes essential fixtures such as:

  • Toilet Seats – Installed in multiple restrooms across different levels.
  • Urinals – Provided in male restrooms to optimize space and functionality.
  • Sinks – Provided for handwashing and hygiene in all restrooms.
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Piping Systems:

Due to the complexity of my structure, I faced a unique challenge: the washrooms were not aligned vertically across different floors. This meant that I couldn't use a single continuous vertical stack for plumbing. Instead, I designed separate piping systems for each floor, ensuring that:

  • Hot and cold water supply lines were individually routed to each restroom.
  • Drainage pipes for each floor were connected separately to the underground sewer system.

To maintain proper functionality and avoid issues like pressure imbalances or blockages, I capped the open ends of unused pipes.

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Special Plumbing System Challenges and Solutions:

  1. Non-Aligned Restroom Locations:
    • Challenge: Without vertically aligned washrooms, a typical vertical stack system wasn't feasible.
    • Solution: I designed independent piping for each floor, carefully routing them to merge at the underground connection.
  2. Managing Multiple Drainage Connections:
    • Challenge: Ensuring that separate drainage systems from each level efficiently merged without causing backflow issues.
    • Solution: Proper sloping and venting techniques were used to guide wastewater smoothly into the underground system
  3. Preventing Flow Disruptions in Unused Pipes:
    • Challenge: Unused pipe sections could create turbulence or allow debris accumulation.
    • Solution: Capping open ends prevented unnecessary airflow disruptions and maintained system efficiency.