Mumbai Metro Line 3 Package UGC01

UGC-01 COLUMN OPTIONS

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. STRUCTURAL
3. SERVICES
a) AT UNDERCROFT
b) AT PLATFORM CEILING
c) AT CONCOURSE CEILING
4. AESTHETICS
5. PASSENGER DYNAMICS
6. CONCLUSION

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
 INTRODUCTION

City of Mumbai, like any populous metropolis, depends a lot on rail commuting. The second metro
line and first underground metro corridor running through the heritage foreground of the city of
Mumbai shall be a busy one. Therefore, the spaces for passenger movement need to be considered
with outmost care.

The purpose of this presentation is to explore various options for the vertical movement of the
passengers extending the study to structural arrangement and its impact on the services.

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 INTRODUCTION

Options:
a) Central Column
b) Staggered Columns

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2.0 STRUCTURAL
3-D Structural Models

Staggered Configuration Central Configuration

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 Transverse Bending Moments in Roof Slab

Staggered

Central Max. Max.

B.M. in B.M. in
Option
Hogging Sagging
(kNm) (kNm)

Staggered 7800 4535

Central 3200 1810

%
145% 150%
Difference

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 Longitudinal Bending Moments in Roof Slab

Staggered

Central Max. Max.

B.M. in B.M. in
Option
Hogging Sagging
(kNm) (kNm)

Staggered 10295 2910

Central 3650 2500

%
182% 17%
Difference

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Bending Moments in Columns

Staggered

Max. B.M. in Max. B.M. in

Longitudinal Transverse
Option
Direction Direction
(kN) (kN)

Staggered 2528 4256

Central 100 0

% Extremely Extremely
Difference High! High!

Central

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3.0 SERVICES AT UNDERCROFT,
PLATFORM AND CONCOURSE CEILING
CENTRAL vs. STAGGERED: PROS AND CONS

CENTRAL PROS CONS

Services at • Central columns allow for services to run along • Space between escalator and
undercroft, the either sides of the space above false ceiling staircases is not available as floor
platform and along the concourse length. space.
concourse • Minimizes twists and turns to these services,
ceiling avoids obstructions which are due to vertical
elements viz. columns, lift shafts.
• 3-Bank option has only three cut-outs to avoid
for services passing thru concourse ceiling as
compared to four cut-outs in 4-Banks option

STAGGERED PROS CONS

Services at • The staggered columns obstruct the ECS ducts at platform
undercroft, ceilings.
platform and • The staggered columns limit the space at concourse ceilings.
concourse • At the undercroft level, the services have to dodge and turn
ceiling with this arrangement.

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CENTRAL COLUMNS SERVICES ARRANGEMENT

• ALL THE LEVEL SERVICES HAVE CLASH FREE AND BETTER SPACE AVAILABILITY

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STAGGERED COLUMNS SERVICES ARRANGEMENT

• CEILING SERVICES CLASH, COMPROMISED SPACE AVAILABILITY AT UNDERCROFT

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CENTRAL COLUMNS ECS DUCT AT PLATFORM CEILING

• THE PLATFORM CEILING SERVICES ARE CLASH FREE AND BETTER SPACE AVAILABILITY

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STAGGERED COLUMNS ECS DUCT AT PLATFORM CEILING

• CEILING SERVICES CLASH WITH THE STAGGERED COLUMNS AT PLATFORM LEVEL

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CENTRAL vs. STAGGERED COLUMN SERVICES ROUTING AT
UNDERCROFT

• THE UNDERCROFT SERVICES HAVE AN UNINTERRUPTED RUN AND HAS BETTER SPACE AVAILABILITY

• THE UNDERCROFT SERVICES HAVE TO DODGE THE STAGGERED COLUMNS AND LIFT PITS

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CENTRAL COLUMN SERVICES ROUTING AT CONCOURSE CEILING

• THE CONCOURSE CEILING SERVICES ARE CLASH FREE AND HAS BETTER SPACE AVAILABILITY

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STAGGERED COLUMN SERVICES ROUTING AT CONCOURSE CEILING

• THE CONCOURSE CEILING SERVICES CLASH WITH STAGGERED COLUMNS, COMPROMISED SPACES

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4.0 AESTHETICS
CENTRAL vs. STAGGERED: PROS AND CONS

CENTRAL PROS CONS

Aesthetics • Space symmetry, unobstructed Space between escalator and staircases is not
view, organized looks and easy available as floor space.
wayfinding.
• Visually pleasing, better ceiling,
lighting and flooring design.

STAGGERED PROS CONS

Aesthetics • Better visibility from certain view • Space visually unbalanced

points. • Ceiling, lighting and flooring design has to
adapt to the staggered configuration of
columns.
• Obstructed view from certain locations.

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CONCOURSE - CENTRAL COLUMN VIEW FROM ENTRANCE

• UN-OBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

CONCOURSE - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW FROM ENTRANCE

• OBSTRUCTED VIEW • DIFFICULT WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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CONCOURSE - CENTRAL COLUMN VIEW FROM ENTRANCE

• PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

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CONCOURSE - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW FROM ENTRANCE

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • DIFFICULT WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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CONCOURSE - CENTRAL COLUMN VIEW FROM ENTRY AFC GATES

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

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CONCOURSE - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW FROM AFC GATES

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • DIFFICULT WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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CONCOURSE - CENTRAL COLUMN VIEW FROM ESCALATORS

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

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CONCOURSE - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW FROM ESCALATORS

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • DIFFICULT WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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PLATFORM - CENTER COLUMN VIEW - NEAR THE PLATFORM END

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

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PLATFORM - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW - NEAR PLATFORM END

• OBSTRUCTED VIEW • DIFFICULT WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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PLATFORM - CENTER COLUMN VIEW - BETWEEN GRIDS 15 & 16

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

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PLATFORM - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW - BETWEEN GRIDS 15 & 16

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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PLATFORM - CENTRAL COLUMN VIEW - BETWEEN GRIDS 15 & 16

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW • EASY WAY-FINDING • ORIGANIZED LOOK

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PLATFORM - STAGGERED COLUMN VIEW - BETWEEN GRIDS 15 & 16

• OBSTRUCTED VIEW • DIFFICULT WAY-FINDING • UNORIGANIZED LOOK

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5.0 PASSENGER DYNAMICS
CENTRAL vs. STAGGERED: PROS AND CONS

CENTRAL PROS CONS

Passenger • The central column naturally bifurcates the • Space between escalator and
Dynamics commuters enabling better systematic staircases is not available as floor
movement. space.
• Better visibility and wayfinding for passengers.
• The shadow space between and around the
columns can be used for waiting and seating.
• No inconvenience to differently abled persons
i.e. the tactile path provision is appropriate and
efficient.

STAGGERED PROS CONS

Passenger • Better visibility • Does not aid in adding system to passenger movement.
Dynamics from certain view • Visibility and wayfinding is adversely impacted at some
points. locations.
• Certain locations • Adverse impact on tactile path flow.
may aid • These columns do not contribute to shadow spaces for waiting
wayfinding. areas.
• The tactile pathways have to be further shifted towards main
passenger flow areas along platform screens due to staggered
columns on one side.

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CENTRAL COLUMN PASSENGER FLOW

• BIFURCATION OF PASSENGERS

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CENTRAL COLUMN PASSENGER FLOW

• BIFURCATION OF PASSENGERS

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PASSENGER FLOW AT CONCOURSE LEVEL

STAGGERED COLUMN
CENTRAL COLUMN

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PASSENGER FLOW AT PLATFORM LEVEL

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CENTERAL COLUMN TACTILE ARRANGEMENT

• UNOBSTRUCTED TACTILE PATH WITH SUFFECIENT SPACING AROUND

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STAGGERED COLUMN TACTILE ARRANGEMENT

• OBSTRUCTED AND COMPROMISED SPACE AROUND TACTILE PATH

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STAGGERED COLUMN TACTILE ARRANGEMENT

• UNOBSTRUCTED TACTILE PATH WITH SUFFECIENT SPACING AROUND

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USAGE OF SPACE BETWEEN STAIR AND ESCALATORS

4 Banks

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COMPARISON BETWEEN 3-BANKS AND 4-BANKS OPTION

3 Banks

4 Banks

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6.0 CONCLUSION
 CONCLUSION

The benefits of staggered option are minimal. On the other hand, it severely
diminishes functional aspect and passenger flow and comfort. Additionally it
creates unsurmountable problems from a Structural and Services point of view.

As a result, the staggered column option is not feasible and our designs would
reflect the central column option only.

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