The goal of this project was to develop a conceptual design for the re-creation of a mile-long section of the historical Blackstone Valley Canal in Worcester, Massachusetts. The team evaluated potential water sources for the canal based on proximity, supply and quality. The team then researched the feasibility of incorporating water quality improvements into the design. Lastly, the structural components of the canal were designed considering cost, maintenance, and aesthetics. The final design can be used to develop an historically significant canal in downtown Worcester.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Prokop, Todd R.
• Roberts, Lindsey A.
• Kolosowski-Gager, Katherine Elizabeth

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 07D058M

Advisor

• Plummer, Jeanine D.
• Krueger, Robert

Year

• 2007

Sponsor

• Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks

Date created

• 2007-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright