A case study on

Palm Jumeirah Islands, Dubai : A

Systems Engineering viewpoint.

Anmol Shahani, Chaitanya Khairnar

Outline

Background Project Development Phases

Needs Analysis Concept Exploration Risk Analysis and Mitigation Tests and Simulations

Other Challenges Conclusions

Background

Background
Palm Jumeirah also known as Palm Island is an artificial island designed by HHCP architects in Dubai.

Shape of a Date Palm tree. Shore line increased by 520 Km.

Background

Consists of trunk, 16 fronds, breakwater. Breakwater island extends to 11 Km.

Crown connected by a 300 meter bridge. Island is 5 x 5 Kilometer with area of 800 football pitches. The islands features Themed Hotels, Villas, Apartments, Beaches, Marinas, Retail Outlets.

Background

Background

Construction began in June 2001 and was completed in 2006. Consumed 94 million cubic meters sand
7 million tons of rocks.

Costs 12.3 billion USD.

Background

Project Development Phases

Development Phases

Needs Analysis

Concept Exploration

Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Test and Simulations

Project Development Phases: Needs Analysis

Project Development Phases: Needs Analysis

Favorite Tourist Destination. Climatic Conditions Limited 72 Km coastline. Oil will be replenished Tourism : Alternate source of income.

Project Development Phases: Needs Analysis

Extend Coastline. Sheikh of Dubai wanted it Natural! Use of natural materials, rocks, sand. Heavy Machinery : Dredgers, Drillers, Rollers. GPS satellites

Project Development Phases: Concept Exploration

Project Development Phases: Concept Exploration

Choice of Location : Arabic Gulf region

Sea less violent. Shallow water depth : Less waves

Unproven Technology: Use of Natural material for construction. Evaluation of Alternatives

Desert Sand vs. Ocean Sand.

Project Development Phases: Concept Exploration

Need of Breakwater structure.

Problem of managing the date palm shape of island.

Use of Machinery.

Project Development Phases: Concept Exploration

Rainbowing

Liquifaction

Project Development Phases: Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Project Development Phases: Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Shape and design of Break Waters.

Project Development Phases: Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Stagnant Water Accumulation: Simulation Results

Project Development Phases: Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Use of Concrete: Coral life in danger Use of Mountain Rocks instead Enhanced Coral Life

Project Development Phases: Test and Simulations

Project Development Phases: Test and Simulations

Water Profile Testing

Project Development Phases: Test and Simulations

Under water Rock Position Testing

Modularity

Some other Challenges

Management of different testing schedules Management of progress of construction of breakwater and main island Language barrier between workers

Conclusion

Effective practical application of various systems engineering principles. Crucial role of systems engineer in the entire process. Successful implementation of unproven technology. Risk nullifications. Maintaining the time constraint. Success of project.

References
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Islands www.enggpedia.com/civil-engineering encyclopedia/megastructures/palmislands-dubai sites.google.com/site/palmislandsimpact/ge neral-information/construction-of-theislands www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BXGh0EYJt E

Thank You.