COUNCIL FOR THE BUlL T ENVIRONMENT

Co-Chairs: Dr. Carol A. Fierke, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Jerry R. Strawser, Vice President for Finance and Administration

November 27, 20 17

MEMORANDUM

TO: President Michael K. Young President, Texas A&M University

SUBJECT: CBE Recommendation: Aerothermochemistry Building

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) reviewed a request from the College of Engineering for approval of a new Aerothermochemistry Lab building located at the Texas A&M University Wind Tunnel Complex. The request as well as the sub-council's recommendations are attached.

The Design Review and Facilities Utilization and Planning sub-councils recommend approval of the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building as presented.

The Maintenance sub-council recommends approval of the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building with the following general comments:

• All equipment be accessible for maintenance. • Properly sized mechanical rooms to support the equipment required clearances

The Technical Review Sub-council recommends approval of the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building provided the following issues/concerns are addressed and funded:

• The anticipated research listed in the presentation begs questions about engineered controls for safety and ventilation system requirements which are not identified in the proposal. It is presumed that these will be considered in the detailed design and request the opportunity for EHS input into the design phase.

• Special attention to site storm water handling and erosion control are urged as this has been an issue in the past.

• Address existing issues with location of overhead power lines and to comply with building and life safety codes.

• The design team needs to ensure that the project does not increase the rate of storm runoff into local creeks.

• The project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and irrigation concerns.

• The project team should ensure that the facility is designed to minimize, as much as practical, the effort needed for future maintenance. It is preferred that items requiring maintenance be easy to service, be easily accessible from ground or floor level, have generous clearances and be easy to

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November 27,2017 CBE Recommendation: Aerothermochemistry Lab Building

isolate from energy sources with minimal impact to the rest of the facility. Elevated items requiring maintenance that are difficult to service by ladder or lift should have permanent maintenance access platforms with permanent stairs or ladders, built-in fall prevention, and davits for hoisting parts and tools.

• Space use data be provided at the earliest possible opportunity.

The CBE voted to recommend, with noted caveats, the President's approval of the request from the College of Engineering for a new Aerothermochemistry Lab building.

Carol A. Fierke Date Provost and Executive Vice President Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Approved:

President

Attachment

Date Vice President for Finance & Administration Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

cc: Sub-Council Chairs, Council for the Built Environment Dr. M. Katherine Banks, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering

TEXAS A&M*ENGINEERING M . Katherine Banks, Ph.D., P.E.

Vice Chancello r and Dean of Eng ineering Director, Texas A&M Engineerin g Experim ent Station

Harold J. Haynes Dean's Chair Professo r 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 230 I c_ol_le;;..ge_s_ta-tio_n~. T_ex_a_s 7_7_B4_o ________ _ 979.845.7203 I FAX 979.845.4925 I k-ba nks@tamu.edu

September 28, 2017

MEMORANDUM

TO:

SUBJECT:

Carol A. Fierke Provost and Executive Vice President

Jerry Strawser Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Chief Financial Officer

Aerothermochemistry Lab Building

The College of Engineering is requesting the approval of the Council for the Built Environment for the new Aerothermochemistry Lab building located at the Texas A& M University Wind Tunnel Complex. The proposed building is two stories with approximately 12,763 gross square feet. The current plan is to construct "shell" space on the second floor with the exception of a restroom.

This new laboratory will support numerous new research focus areas overseen by Professor Richard Miles, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Distinguished Research Professor. Some of the research areas include advanced diagnostics (e.g., hypersonic and supersonic flows, state of the art laser systems and optics facilities), stand-off detection (e.g., hazardous gases, pollutants), and plasma enhanced aerodynamic energy and propulsion (e.g., combustion, enhanced energy conversion). There is currently no space available for these types of research projects.

The project will include removal of existing overhead power lines running across the site. An underground power system will replace the existing overhead lines.

Attached are presentation slides that describe the scope of work for this proposed project. The total cost of the project is estimated to be less than $4.0 million and will be paid for by Chancellors Research Initiative funds.

Thank you for your consideration of this request and your timely approval would be appreciated.

\'(\\(~ M. Katherine Banks, Ph.D., P.E. Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station University Distinguished Professor Harold J. Haynes Dean's Chair Professor

cc: N.K. Anand S. Anderson R. Bowersox

J. Clark J. Crawford R. Miles S. Franklin

College of Engineering 1 Texas A &M Engineering Experiment Station I Texas A & M Engineering Ex tension Service I Texas A & M Transportation Institute

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At TAMU Wind Tunnel Complexfor

Laboratory for Aerospace Applications of Lasers and Electromagnetics

COE / TEESEngineering Facilities and Construction Management

Dr. Stuart AndersonAssistant Vice Chancellor

for Facilities Planning and Management

September 2017

Construct New Building Addition

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PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

A new laboratory is required to support numerous new research thrusts overseen by Professor Richard Miles, TEES Distinguished Research Professor.

Anticipated research enabled by the new laboratory

Advanced diagnostics▪ Hypersonic and supersonic flows (Velocity, temperature, species)▪ LIDAR- atmospheric probing▪ Low temperature plasmas (electron density, nonequilibrium)▪ Laboratory will house state of the art laser systems and optics facilities

Stand off detection▪ Hazardous gases (H2S, CO, methane)▪ Pollutants (NO, SO2, mercury, hydrocarbons)▪ Explosives (gas phase and residues on surfaces)▪ Laboratory will provide a 30 meter path for research on stand- off technologies

Plasma enhanced aerodynamic, energy and propulsion processes ▪ Aerodynamics (Lift and drag control, projectile steering)▪ Combustion (detonation concepts)▪ MHD (enhanced energy conversion and thrust generation)

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PROJECT SCOPE

BUILDING SF: Approximately 12,763 SF. Second Floor (except for restroom) will beconstructed as “Shell” space.

PROJECT BUDGET: Not To Exceed $4 Million.

DESIGN: Building will comply with TAMU facility requirements and TAMU System“Facility Design Guidelines” including International Building Code and NFPA 101 (LifeSafety Code) requirements. Project cannot encroach on TxDot Right of Way alongGeorge Bush Drive.

SCHEDULE: Estimated five months design and nine months construction.

EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER POLE RELOCATION: Existing overhead power linerunning across the site shall be removed and replaced with underground powerdistribution. Project will provide new UG duct banks, pad mounted switchgear, padmounted switches, and temporary power to the airport during switch over.

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PROJECT LOCATION

Astin Aviation Terminal

Project Location@TAMU Wind Tunnel Complex

George Bush Presidential Library

Turbomachinery Lab

Easterwood Airport Terminal

Easterwood Airport Fire Station

NORTH

New Astin Aviation Terminal

(Under Construction)See Slide #7

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PROJECT LOCATION

Project Location

Easterwood Airport Fire Station

Turbomachinery Lab

Wind Tunnel Complex

New Astin Aviation Terminal

(Under Construction)See Slide #7

Project Location

Klebanoff-Saric Wind Tunnel

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PROPOSED SITE PLAN

Proposed New LabBldg.

± 12,763 SF

New Astin Aviation Terminal

(Under Construction)See Slide #7

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

VIEW FROM WEST SIDE PARKING

VIEW TOWARD NORTH VIEW TOWARD SOUTH

ASTIN AVIATION TERMINALAcross Street

(Under Construction)

ASTIN AVIATION TERMINAL(Artist Rendering)

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Bldg. 1269

MDF

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Bldg. 1269

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Roof: Standing Seam Metal Roof.

Siding: 24 gauge steel panel. Color and profile compatible with existing facilities and new renovation to Astin Aviation terminal across the street.

Windows/Doors: Commercial grade windows and doors.

PRELIMINARY PERSPECTIVES

PERSPECTIVE - SOUTHWEST CORNER

PERSPECTIVE - NORTHWEST CORNER

PERSPECTIVE - NORTHEAST CORNERFuture Addition

Pedestrian Bridgeto Parking

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Future Addition

Retaining Wall

PRELIMINARY PERSPECTIVES(In Relation to Existing Facilities)

COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DESIGN REVIEW SUB-COUNCIL

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MEMORANDUM TO: Dr. Carol Fierke Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment FROM: Ms. Lilia Gonzales, AIA University Architect and Chair, Design Review Sub-Council DATE: November 1, 2017 RE: Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) Report

Aerothermochemistry Lab Building On October 4, 2017 the Design Review sub-council reviewed the College of Engineering’s request for construction of an Aerothermochemistry Lab building. This lab building will support research for Professor Richard Miles, a TEES Distinguished Professor. The project budget is $4 million. The facility will be adjacent to the TAMU Wind Tunnel Complex, located west of FM 2818 between the Turbomachinery Lab and the new Astin Aviation Terminal which is currently under construction. The project will required the relocation of an overhead power pole. The facility will be a two-story pre-engineered metal building of about 12,763 square feet. The first floor will contain three labs, an elevator, and an overhead door with space for addition of a future lab building. The second floor will have seven offices, an open workspace, a conference room lab, a restroom, and a custodial closet. Only the restroom and custodial closet will be finished out at this time and the remaining areas will be shell space. The exterior metal panels will be painted in a color to blend with the surroundings and the building will have a standing seam metal roof. There will be fume hoods on the rooftop which are not shown in these conceptual renderings. Minimal plantings will be included on the northwest corner of the building to provide beautification as much as possible. Recommendation DRsc members voted to recommend approval of the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building as presented. cc: John Clark Stuart Anderson

DRsc Members Bettyann Zito

 Council for the Built Environment Facilities Utilization and Planning Sub-Council

  

October 23, 2017 MEMORANDUM To: Dr. Carol A. Fierke Provost & Executive Vice President

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment Dr. Jerry Strawser Vice President for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment From: Dr. J. Martin Scholtz

Executive Associate Vice President for Research Chair, CBE-Facilities Utilization and Planning Sub-Council Subject: Aerothermochemistry Lab Building SCOPE

The Council for the Built Environment’s (CBE) Facilities Utilization and Planning sub-council (FUPsc) considered the request by M. Katherine Banks, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, to construct a new Aerothermochemisty Lab building located at the Texas A&M University Wind Tunnel Complex. The two story building will have shell space on the second floor. The building will support Professor Richard Miles’ research various research projects for which there is no current space available. The project will cost less than $4.0 million and will be paid for the CRI funds.

RECOMMENDATION The FUPsc recommends that the CBE support the construction of the Aerothermochemisty Lab building.

We are pleased to offer this recommendation and welcome further inquiries related to this analysis. CC: CBE-FUPsc members

DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Facilities and Dining Administration

July 6, 2017

MEMORANDUM

To: Dr. Carol A. Fierke Co- Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser Co- Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Subject: Aerothermochemistry Lab Building

The Maintenance Sub-Council has reviewed the request for the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building. The discussion centered on maintenance of the facility with the final outcome being that there is no significant issue.

RECOMMENDATION

The Msc recommends approval of the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building with the following general comments;

• All equipment be accessible for maintenance. • Properly sized mechanical rooms to support the equipment required clearances

CC: CBE-Msc members

,IK Willl!ams Building. SUite 202 1181 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1181

Tel. 979 862.7777 Fax 979.862.7778 httpi/finance tamu edu

Ralph R. Davila

iLl~'?>~ Chairman, CBE Maintenance Sub Council

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Carol Fierke

Co-Chair, Council on the Built Environment

Dr. Jerry Strawser

Co-Chair, Council on the Built Environment

FROM: Chair, CBE Technical Review Sub-council

DATE: November 1, 2017

SUBJECT: CBE TRsc Recommendation: Request for Aerothermochemistry Lab Building

Dr. Rodney Bowersox, Department Head, Dr. Richard Miles, TEES Distinguished Research Professor, John

Clark, presented to the CBE's Technical Review Sub-council on October 16, 2017, on the proposed

request for the Aerothermochemistry Lab Building. The two story building will be approximately 12,763

gross square feet. The new laboratory will support new research areas including advanced diagnostics,

stand-off detection and plasma enhanced aerodynamic energy and propulsion. The project will include

removal of existing overhead power lines and will be replaced with an underground power system.

Recommendation

The Technical Review Sub-council supports the proposed request for the Aerothermochemistry Lab

Building and recommends approval, provided the following issues/concerns are addressed and funded.

EH&S: The anticipated research listed in the presentation begs questions about engineered controls for safety

and ventilation system requirements which are not identified in the proposal. It is presumed that these

will be considered in the detailed design and we request the opportunity for EHS input into the design

phase.

Special attention to site storm water handling and erosion control are urged as this has been an issue in

the past.

117 Koldus Student Services Building 1256 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-1256

Tel. 979.845.4728 Fax. 979.845.3320 http://stu dentaffa irs. tam u.edu

We support project plans to address existing issues with location of overhead power lines and to comply

with building and life safety codes.

Facility Services: The design team needs to ensure that the project does not increase the rate of storm runoff into local

creeks.

Th~ project team should coordinate with Grounds Management for landscaping and irrigation concerns.

The project team should ensure that the facility is designed to minimize, as much as practical, the effort

needed for future maintenance. It is preferred that items requiring maintenance be easy to service, be

easily accessible from ground or floor level, have generous clearances and be easy to isolate from

energy sources with minimal impact to the rest of the facility. Elevated items requiring maintenance

that are difficult to service by ladder or lift should have permanent maintenance access platforms with

permanent stairs or ladders, built-in fall prevention, and davits for hoisting parts and tools.

FCOR/GJS: recommends support of the project and requests that space use data be provided at the

earliest possible opportunity.

Capital Financial Planning. CIS. Procurement. Utilities and Energy Services. Telecommunications.

Transportation Services. University Police, Student Affairs:

No concerns.

Xc: CBE Technical Review Sub-council

CBE Support Staff