Learning Barge Construction, Summer 2009
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| UVa architecture students build classroom roof. Sectional character of the barge can be seen where barge hull steps down to classroom. | ECSF raises the second of four barge hull sections into place for welding. |
UVa architecture students block out a steel water channel before pouring bathroom slab. | UVa architecture students assemble the armature wall. The armature wall contains water and energyrelated barge components - solar and wind power collection units, water collection apparatus, bilge and toilet rooms. |
UVa architecture students lay concrete in formwork for deck mounted wetland basins. |
UVa architecture students screed concrete in formwork for deck mounted wetland basins. |
The barge takes its first dip in the Elizabeth River. The lifting crane, also mounted on a barge, picked the Learning Barge up from the shipyard bulkhead and eased her into the water. |
The Barge embarks on its first voyage to a berth adjacent to The Elizabeth River Project's offices in Portsmouth, Virginia. At this point, the barge is about 95% complete, and final preparations were made in Portsmouth. |