The document analyzes the construction materials used in a residential building located in Brunei Darussalam. It is divided into three parts. Part 1 provides illustrations of the building through photos and drawings. Part 2 explains and identifies the foundation (pile foundation), slab (reinforced concrete slab), and roof (hipped roof with timber trusses) materials. Part 3 compares these materials to other foundation types (pad foundation and raft foundation), and slab types (mass concrete slab and precast slab). It recommends alternatives and assesses the building materials.
The document discusses the construction of Madge Mansions, a luxury condominium development consisting of 3 blocks of 10 stories with 52 units total. It describes the pile foundation, suspended slab flooring, and flat roof used for the building. The foundation uses piles to transfer the heavy building loads to deeper, stronger soil layers. Suspended slabs are used for the floors to support loads between levels. A flat roof design is employed.
The document is a site visit report for a construction project comprising 96 residential units. It includes an introduction, objectives of the site visit, summaries of the site layout and house types, and observations of construction materials and methods used - including scaffolding, formwork, pad footings, and reinforced concrete. Photos supplement the technical descriptions and the conclusion reflects on the learning experience gained from directly observing construction practices.
Industrialized building systems (IBS) refer to building construction techniques that involve prefabricating building components off-site and assembling them with minimal work on-site. The document discusses IBS, providing a definition, characteristics, types including frame, panel and box systems. Benefits of IBS are highlighted such as reduced labor, waste and faster completion times. Challenges to adopting IBS in Malaysia are also examined, including a lack of expertise and the need for regulatory incentives to promote usage. Modular coordination is discussed as an important factor for effective IBS application through standardizing building measurements.
B.tech Project 1 - Industrialised Building SystemsCarmen Chan
The document discusses industrialized building systems (IBS) and provides a case study of Seri Jati Apartments in Setia Alam, Malaysia.
[1] It introduces IBS, including the main types used in Malaysia like precast concrete, blockwork, and steel framing systems, and discusses advantages like reduced costs and time as well as disadvantages like high initial costs.
[2] A case study of Seri Jati Apartments is presented, which utilized a precast concrete structural frame with in-situ concrete floors. Standard component sizes, construction processes, and drawings are shown.
[3] The architectural and structural drawings of the proposed IBS building are provided, along with
A foundation spreads the load of a building over the subsoil to prevent uneven settling. Common types include pad foundations for individual loads, strip foundations for walls, and raft foundations that cover the whole floor area. Foundations must be deep enough to avoid movement from frost or swelling ground, with a minimum depth of 1 meter for clay soil. Reinforced concrete distributes loads effectively and prevents bending in wide or stepped foundations.
Floors divide buildings horizontally and must support loads while providing durability, fire resistance, and appropriate finishes. Common floor materials include concrete, timber, and steel. Solid concrete slabs or precast planks are often used for ground floors while upper floors employ beams, slabs, hollow pots, or precast systems. Proper flooring allows a building to withstand loads, prevent damp and fire spread, insulate occupants, and provide comfortable, usable surfaces throughout.
This document discusses steel building construction. It outlines the advantages like strength, light weight, and speed of construction. The main disadvantages are the higher cost and need for fire protection. Steel buildings are commonly used for storage, skyscrapers, offices, and temporary structures. The document provides details on site investigation, fabrication, key elements like beams and columns, and cost estimates. It concludes that steel building construction is suitable for Sri Lanka due to the lack of natural resources, reusability of steel, and speed of construction.
The document discusses the construction of Madge Mansions, a luxury condominium development consisting of 3 blocks of 10 stories with 52 units total. It describes the pile foundation, suspended slab flooring, and flat roof used for the building. The foundation uses piles to transfer the heavy building loads to deeper, stronger soil layers. Suspended slabs are used for the floors to support loads between levels. A flat roof design is employed.
The document is a site visit report for a construction project comprising 96 residential units. It includes an introduction, objectives of the site visit, summaries of the site layout and house types, and observations of construction materials and methods used - including scaffolding, formwork, pad footings, and reinforced concrete. Photos supplement the technical descriptions and the conclusion reflects on the learning experience gained from directly observing construction practices.
Industrialized building systems (IBS) refer to building construction techniques that involve prefabricating building components off-site and assembling them with minimal work on-site. The document discusses IBS, providing a definition, characteristics, types including frame, panel and box systems. Benefits of IBS are highlighted such as reduced labor, waste and faster completion times. Challenges to adopting IBS in Malaysia are also examined, including a lack of expertise and the need for regulatory incentives to promote usage. Modular coordination is discussed as an important factor for effective IBS application through standardizing building measurements.
B.tech Project 1 - Industrialised Building SystemsCarmen Chan
The document discusses industrialized building systems (IBS) and provides a case study of Seri Jati Apartments in Setia Alam, Malaysia.
[1] It introduces IBS, including the main types used in Malaysia like precast concrete, blockwork, and steel framing systems, and discusses advantages like reduced costs and time as well as disadvantages like high initial costs.
[2] A case study of Seri Jati Apartments is presented, which utilized a precast concrete structural frame with in-situ concrete floors. Standard component sizes, construction processes, and drawings are shown.
[3] The architectural and structural drawings of the proposed IBS building are provided, along with
A foundation spreads the load of a building over the subsoil to prevent uneven settling. Common types include pad foundations for individual loads, strip foundations for walls, and raft foundations that cover the whole floor area. Foundations must be deep enough to avoid movement from frost or swelling ground, with a minimum depth of 1 meter for clay soil. Reinforced concrete distributes loads effectively and prevents bending in wide or stepped foundations.
Floors divide buildings horizontally and must support loads while providing durability, fire resistance, and appropriate finishes. Common floor materials include concrete, timber, and steel. Solid concrete slabs or precast planks are often used for ground floors while upper floors employ beams, slabs, hollow pots, or precast systems. Proper flooring allows a building to withstand loads, prevent damp and fire spread, insulate occupants, and provide comfortable, usable surfaces throughout.
This document discusses steel building construction. It outlines the advantages like strength, light weight, and speed of construction. The main disadvantages are the higher cost and need for fire protection. Steel buildings are commonly used for storage, skyscrapers, offices, and temporary structures. The document provides details on site investigation, fabrication, key elements like beams and columns, and cost estimates. It concludes that steel building construction is suitable for Sri Lanka due to the lack of natural resources, reusability of steel, and speed of construction.
Industrialized Building System (IBS) is a construction technique where building components are manufactured in a controlled environment and then transported and assembled on site. There are five main types of IBS in Malaysia: pre-cast concrete framing, formwork systems, steel framing, prefabricated timber framing, and block work systems. New prefabricated materials like gypsum, wood wool, polymer and fiberglass have also been introduced as IBS components.
A foundation is a lower portion of building structure that transfers its gravity loads to the earth. Foundations are generally broken into two categories: shallow foundations and deep foundations. ... Once the foundation has been packed down tightly, or dried hard, we can begin to build the building superstructure.
This document provides an overview of Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) with a focus on precast concrete systems. It defines IBS and discusses the key types, including precast concrete, steel framing, formwork, blockwork, timber framing, and innovative systems. The advantages of IBS are faster construction, higher quality, and lower cost. Potential defects in precast concrete like water leakage and cracking are also outlined. The document presents the standard design and construction workflows for IBS and provides case studies of two apartment buildings in Singapore that utilized precast concrete systems.
Slab is a thin concrete structure used for flooring that can be square, rectangular, or circular. Slabs vary in thickness from 4-6 inches depending on load and are made of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and reinforcement bars. There are several types of slabs including one-way slabs which carry load in one direction, two-way slabs which carry load in two directions, joist slabs which have concrete ribs for support, and precast slabs which are constructed off-site and transported. Other slab types include flat plates, flat slabs, waffle slabs, hollow core slabs, and composite slabs which incorporate a steel deck.
Building Technology I : Project 1 : IBSJing Fan Koh
This document provides information on an Industrialized Building System (IBS) project involving blockwork components. It includes sections that describe the schedule of modular components, IBS score calculation, and conclusions. Diagrams and descriptions are provided on different types of IBS systems including blockwork systems. The fabrication process for blockwork components is outlined involving selection of ingredients, mixing, curing, cubing, and storing. Advantages and disadvantages of IBS construction are also discussed.
The document discusses different types of flooring materials and construction methods. It describes the purposes of floors and factors to consider when selecting materials, such as cost, appearance, durability, moisture resistance, sound insulation and fire resistance. Various flooring materials are then outlined, including brick, flagstone, concrete, terrazzo, mosaic, tile and marble flooring. Construction techniques are provided for each type of flooring.
Dokumen tersebut membahas beberapa jenis struktur mekanis adaptif yang dapat mengubah bentuknya sebagai respons terhadap perubahan lingkungan, seperti struktur kabel, pelengkung, dan membran. Struktur kabel bekerja berdasarkan gaya tarik, pelengkung hanya mengalami gaya tekan, sedangkan struktur membran hanya menahan gaya tegang. Ketiga jenis struktur tersebut telah berkembang sejak zaman dahulu hingga
1) The document discusses the design of flat slab construction, where a reinforced concrete slab is supported directly on columns without beams.
2) Flat slab construction can provide economic and aesthetic benefits over normal slab-beam construction for medium span buildings with low to medium loads.
3) The key methods of analysis for flat slab design are the direct design method and equivalent frame method, which determine bending moments to design the slab reinforcement.
This document summarizes a site visit by a student to a semi-D housing construction site in Antara Gapi, Hulu Selangor. The objectives of the site visit were to observe construction processes and materials, understand construction techniques, and recognize roles in the industry. At the site, the student observed pile foundations, pad footings, and reinforcement cage construction. Pile foundations were used due to clay soil conditions and included precast concrete friction piles 15-24m in length. Pad footings were constructed by excavating, placing lean concrete, forming, and installing reinforcement cages with rebar.
roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather.
Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous.
In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. Depending upon the nature of the building, the roof may also protect against heat, against sunlight, against cold and against wind.
Description of concrete,wet and set concrete,binding materials,uses,different classifications according to binding materials,according to uses,according to design,according to purpose,and its respective uses.
Composite structure of concrete and steel.Suhailkhan204
This document discusses composite structures, which combine steel and concrete materials. The key elements of composite structures are composite deck slabs, beams, and columns, along with shear connectors. Composite structures take advantage of concrete's compressive strength and steel's tensile strength. They provide benefits like increased load capacity, stiffness, fire resistance, and cost savings compared to traditional steel or concrete construction alone. An example project, the Millennium Tower in Vienna, is described. The document analyzes costs and concludes that composite structures are best suited for high-rise buildings due to reduced weight, increased ductility, and savings of around 10% compared to reinforced concrete.
EXPANSION JOINT TREATMENT: MATERIAL & TECHNIQUESA Makwana
The document discusses expansion joints in civil engineering structures. It defines expansion joints as gaps provided in structures to allow for movement due to temperature changes and prevent cracking. It describes the different types of joints used in concrete and factors that affect the need for expansion joints like material properties and building size. The document outlines best practices for expansion joint design, including proper spacing and installation. It discusses common expansion joint materials like joint fillers, sealing compounds, and water bars used to make the joints watertight. The document also presents a case study on issues with untreated or poorly installed expansion joints like leakage and cracking.
The document compares steel and concrete buildings, focusing on low-rise structures. It outlines several key advantages of steel buildings over concrete buildings, including greater design flexibility, faster construction, lower costs, easier modification, and higher strength-to-weight ratio. Steel buildings are also noted to perform better in seismic zones due to steel's ductility. The document provides a detailed evaluation criteria comparing various attributes of steel versus concrete structures such as spans, foundations, fabrication, quality control, safety, environment, and life-cycle costs. Both materials have pros and cons for building construction that must be weighed by businesses deciding between structural steel and reinforced concrete.
The document discusses different types of stairs and their components. It describes stairs as a means of vertical circulation between floors of a building. The main types of stairs discussed are straight flight, quarter turn, half turn, spiral/elliptical, and winder stairs. Stairs can be made from materials like timber, concrete, steel, and stone. Reinforced concrete and precast concrete are common for multi-story buildings. Stairs must meet requirements for strength, safety, and fire safety.
The document provides details from a construction site report on a visit by students. It includes an introduction describing the site and objectives of the visit. The main body discusses observations like the project information board, temporary works, and scaffolding. It also provides technical details on the pile foundation used, including that it is made of reinforced concrete, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of pile foundations.
The document discusses Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) and proposes using several precast concrete systems - including precast columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases and balconies - for a building project. It provides details on the manufacturing process for precast components and their advantages such as speed of construction, quality control and reduced maintenance costs. Connection methods are described for joining the various precast elements together on site.
1. Concrete foundations provide structural stability and are made of a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and cement.
2. There are several common types of foundations used in bricklaying including traditional strip foundations, raft foundations, and trench fill foundations.
3. Cavity walls are the main type of external walls constructed and are made up of two masonry leaves bonded with cavity wall ties to form a solid mass.
This document summarizes a construction technology assignment analyzing a semi-detached house in Puchong. The house uses a pad foundation and has both non-suspended and suspended slabs. It has a pitched roof suited for the humid climate. Other foundation options for the building include strip foundations or piling due to the soil conditions. Alternative roof choices are hip or flat roofs.
Construction technology 2 assignment briefShane Ah
This document provides guidance for a group assignment to produce a 20-minute video on a construction process as part of a Construction Technology 2 course. Students will work in groups of 5 members to film and edit footage of a construction process. The video should include an introduction to hook viewers, identify the group members and site location. It must demonstrate subject knowledge throughout and have clear, correct information with no errors. The video will be evaluated based on camera work, transitions, editing, and how well it explains the construction process. The final video is due on July 2nd before 2:30pm.
Industrialized Building System (IBS) is a construction technique where building components are manufactured in a controlled environment and then transported and assembled on site. There are five main types of IBS in Malaysia: pre-cast concrete framing, formwork systems, steel framing, prefabricated timber framing, and block work systems. New prefabricated materials like gypsum, wood wool, polymer and fiberglass have also been introduced as IBS components.
A foundation is a lower portion of building structure that transfers its gravity loads to the earth. Foundations are generally broken into two categories: shallow foundations and deep foundations. ... Once the foundation has been packed down tightly, or dried hard, we can begin to build the building superstructure.
This document provides an overview of Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) with a focus on precast concrete systems. It defines IBS and discusses the key types, including precast concrete, steel framing, formwork, blockwork, timber framing, and innovative systems. The advantages of IBS are faster construction, higher quality, and lower cost. Potential defects in precast concrete like water leakage and cracking are also outlined. The document presents the standard design and construction workflows for IBS and provides case studies of two apartment buildings in Singapore that utilized precast concrete systems.
Slab is a thin concrete structure used for flooring that can be square, rectangular, or circular. Slabs vary in thickness from 4-6 inches depending on load and are made of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and reinforcement bars. There are several types of slabs including one-way slabs which carry load in one direction, two-way slabs which carry load in two directions, joist slabs which have concrete ribs for support, and precast slabs which are constructed off-site and transported. Other slab types include flat plates, flat slabs, waffle slabs, hollow core slabs, and composite slabs which incorporate a steel deck.
Building Technology I : Project 1 : IBSJing Fan Koh
This document provides information on an Industrialized Building System (IBS) project involving blockwork components. It includes sections that describe the schedule of modular components, IBS score calculation, and conclusions. Diagrams and descriptions are provided on different types of IBS systems including blockwork systems. The fabrication process for blockwork components is outlined involving selection of ingredients, mixing, curing, cubing, and storing. Advantages and disadvantages of IBS construction are also discussed.
The document discusses different types of flooring materials and construction methods. It describes the purposes of floors and factors to consider when selecting materials, such as cost, appearance, durability, moisture resistance, sound insulation and fire resistance. Various flooring materials are then outlined, including brick, flagstone, concrete, terrazzo, mosaic, tile and marble flooring. Construction techniques are provided for each type of flooring.
Dokumen tersebut membahas beberapa jenis struktur mekanis adaptif yang dapat mengubah bentuknya sebagai respons terhadap perubahan lingkungan, seperti struktur kabel, pelengkung, dan membran. Struktur kabel bekerja berdasarkan gaya tarik, pelengkung hanya mengalami gaya tekan, sedangkan struktur membran hanya menahan gaya tegang. Ketiga jenis struktur tersebut telah berkembang sejak zaman dahulu hingga
1) The document discusses the design of flat slab construction, where a reinforced concrete slab is supported directly on columns without beams.
2) Flat slab construction can provide economic and aesthetic benefits over normal slab-beam construction for medium span buildings with low to medium loads.
3) The key methods of analysis for flat slab design are the direct design method and equivalent frame method, which determine bending moments to design the slab reinforcement.
This document summarizes a site visit by a student to a semi-D housing construction site in Antara Gapi, Hulu Selangor. The objectives of the site visit were to observe construction processes and materials, understand construction techniques, and recognize roles in the industry. At the site, the student observed pile foundations, pad footings, and reinforcement cage construction. Pile foundations were used due to clay soil conditions and included precast concrete friction piles 15-24m in length. Pad footings were constructed by excavating, placing lean concrete, forming, and installing reinforcement cages with rebar.
roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather.
Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous.
In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. Depending upon the nature of the building, the roof may also protect against heat, against sunlight, against cold and against wind.
Description of concrete,wet and set concrete,binding materials,uses,different classifications according to binding materials,according to uses,according to design,according to purpose,and its respective uses.
Composite structure of concrete and steel.Suhailkhan204
This document discusses composite structures, which combine steel and concrete materials. The key elements of composite structures are composite deck slabs, beams, and columns, along with shear connectors. Composite structures take advantage of concrete's compressive strength and steel's tensile strength. They provide benefits like increased load capacity, stiffness, fire resistance, and cost savings compared to traditional steel or concrete construction alone. An example project, the Millennium Tower in Vienna, is described. The document analyzes costs and concludes that composite structures are best suited for high-rise buildings due to reduced weight, increased ductility, and savings of around 10% compared to reinforced concrete.
EXPANSION JOINT TREATMENT: MATERIAL & TECHNIQUESA Makwana
The document discusses expansion joints in civil engineering structures. It defines expansion joints as gaps provided in structures to allow for movement due to temperature changes and prevent cracking. It describes the different types of joints used in concrete and factors that affect the need for expansion joints like material properties and building size. The document outlines best practices for expansion joint design, including proper spacing and installation. It discusses common expansion joint materials like joint fillers, sealing compounds, and water bars used to make the joints watertight. The document also presents a case study on issues with untreated or poorly installed expansion joints like leakage and cracking.
The document compares steel and concrete buildings, focusing on low-rise structures. It outlines several key advantages of steel buildings over concrete buildings, including greater design flexibility, faster construction, lower costs, easier modification, and higher strength-to-weight ratio. Steel buildings are also noted to perform better in seismic zones due to steel's ductility. The document provides a detailed evaluation criteria comparing various attributes of steel versus concrete structures such as spans, foundations, fabrication, quality control, safety, environment, and life-cycle costs. Both materials have pros and cons for building construction that must be weighed by businesses deciding between structural steel and reinforced concrete.
The document discusses different types of stairs and their components. It describes stairs as a means of vertical circulation between floors of a building. The main types of stairs discussed are straight flight, quarter turn, half turn, spiral/elliptical, and winder stairs. Stairs can be made from materials like timber, concrete, steel, and stone. Reinforced concrete and precast concrete are common for multi-story buildings. Stairs must meet requirements for strength, safety, and fire safety.
The document provides details from a construction site report on a visit by students. It includes an introduction describing the site and objectives of the visit. The main body discusses observations like the project information board, temporary works, and scaffolding. It also provides technical details on the pile foundation used, including that it is made of reinforced concrete, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of pile foundations.
The document discusses Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) and proposes using several precast concrete systems - including precast columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases and balconies - for a building project. It provides details on the manufacturing process for precast components and their advantages such as speed of construction, quality control and reduced maintenance costs. Connection methods are described for joining the various precast elements together on site.
1. Concrete foundations provide structural stability and are made of a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and cement.
2. There are several common types of foundations used in bricklaying including traditional strip foundations, raft foundations, and trench fill foundations.
3. Cavity walls are the main type of external walls constructed and are made up of two masonry leaves bonded with cavity wall ties to form a solid mass.
This document summarizes a construction technology assignment analyzing a semi-detached house in Puchong. The house uses a pad foundation and has both non-suspended and suspended slabs. It has a pitched roof suited for the humid climate. Other foundation options for the building include strip foundations or piling due to the soil conditions. Alternative roof choices are hip or flat roofs.
Construction technology 2 assignment briefShane Ah
This document provides guidance for a group assignment to produce a 20-minute video on a construction process as part of a Construction Technology 2 course. Students will work in groups of 5 members to film and edit footage of a construction process. The video should include an introduction to hook viewers, identify the group members and site location. It must demonstrate subject knowledge throughout and have clear, correct information with no errors. The video will be evaluated based on camera work, transitions, editing, and how well it explains the construction process. The final video is due on July 2nd before 2:30pm.
This document summarizes a construction technology assignment analyzing a semi-detached house in Puchong. The house uses a pad foundation and has both non-suspended and suspended slabs. It has a pitched roof suited for the humid climate. Other suitable foundation types include strip foundations and piling due to good soil bearing capacity. Alternative slab options are waffle slabs and post-tensioned slabs. Hip and flat roofs could also be used. References are provided for post-tensioned slabs, waffle slabs, and pitched roofs.
This document summarizes the doors, windows, stairs, and roofs of Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Malaysia. It describes 12 doors, 3 windows, and 6 staircases located throughout the building. The mall features 3 main roof types - a pyramid roof, 2 dome roofs, and mostly flat roofs. Completing this assignment provided knowledge about building elements and their practical applications in real structures.
The document discusses construction technology factors for a shopping center site location. It analyzes Pavilion Shopping Center in Kuala Lumpur, identifying the types of doors (glass, timber, fire, rolling), windows (awning), and roofs (flat, pitched) used. It explains the functions, suitability, advantages, and disadvantages of each construction element. Recommendations are made to improve the fire doors and fiber glass flat roof used at the site. Maintaining high construction quality and sustainability over the long run is emphasized.
This document provides details about a construction technology assignment for a group of students. It includes an introduction outlining the objectives and location background. It then analyzes and compares different types of roofs, windows, doors, and stairs found at IOI Mall in Puchong, Malaysia. For the roofs, it examines pitched roofs, glass roofs, and trapezoidal roofs. It provides photos and diagrams and discusses the functions, suitabilities, and advantages/disadvantages of each. The document also suggests potential substitutes for each roof type and compares installation methods.
This site visit report summarizes a visit by students to an ongoing semi-detached house construction project. The report describes the objectives of the visit which were to understand construction processes, materials, and safety practices. It then provides details on the construction of pad footings including the excavation process, formwork installation, reinforcement bar placement, and concrete pouring. Photos from the site illustrate various stages of pad footing and structural frame construction. The report concludes that the site visit helped provide practical knowledge and preparation for future construction-related career roles.
The site visit report provides details of a site visit to a construction site in Hulu Selangor where 96 units of semi-detached houses are being built. Key observations from the site include: pad footings being used to support columns, with Type 1 normal cement and high tensile steel rebar used for reinforcement. Formwork is constructed from timber and scaffolding is used. The report describes the materials and construction methods observed, including excavation, pad footing construction, and the use of formwork, rebar, concrete and other building materials. Safety procedures and documentation like the project information board were also noted.
This site visit summary provides the following key details in 3 sentences:
The site visit was to a residential construction project comprising 42 bungalow units. Students learned about the construction processes on site such as foundations, concrete framing, and building materials used. The site visit provided a valuable hands-on learning experience for the students to see first-hand what they have learned in the classroom applied in a real construction project.
This site visit report summarizes a visit to a construction site building 42 terrace houses in Shah Alam, Selangor. The student describes the concrete frame structures being used, including columns, beams, slabs, and foundations. Timber formwork and reinforcement bars are utilized. Brick walls are also discussed. Photos document scaffolding, workers cutting materials, and timber pilings. The site visit provided valuable practical experience for the student's studies in quantity surveying.
This document summarizes a student's site visit report for a construction project building 42 terrace houses. It includes:
- An introduction to the site visit objectives and participants.
- A description of the key concrete frame elements - beams, columns, slabs.
- Details on the materials used - Grade 25 concrete, reinforced with steel bars.
- The strip pile foundation system due to insufficient soil capacity.
- Use of concrete and clay bricks for walls.
- Zinc metal frames for doors, windows and roofing.
- Photos from the site and a conclusion on lessons learned from the experience.
This site visit report summarizes a visit by architecture students to an ongoing construction project of semi-detached houses. The report describes the site, objectives of the visit, observations of construction techniques like pad footing and materials used. Photos document the construction progress, materials, equipment and safety practices. The student concludes they gained valuable practical experience applying their classroom learning and understanding construction methods, materials, safety and the working environment through this site visit.
The document provides a report from a site visit by a student to an ongoing construction project of 2-3 storey terrace houses. It includes an introduction to the project, objectives of the site visit, observations of construction materials and methods in use including piles, beams, columns, slabs and brickwork. Photos further describe the various components and construction stages witnessed. The student concludes it was a valuable learning experience that enhanced understanding of practical construction processes.
1) The document summarizes a site visit report to a construction site of two apartment blocks and a serviced apartment.
2) During the visit, students observed various construction materials, processes and equipment used at the site including formwork, scaffolding, concrete and safety practices.
3) Key areas discussed included the types of formwork used for slabs, beams and columns, the use of independent scaffolding outside and inside the building, and details on the grade of concrete poured.
This document provides a report on a technical site visit to an Andes Construction site. The following key points are made:
- The site visit allowed students to understand construction processes in practice compared to theory, and exposed them to the working environment and safety practices.
- The site was separated into three zones, with the foundation completed in Zone A and in progress in Zone B. Pile cap foundation was used due to unstable soil conditions.
- Advantages of pile cap foundations include increased bearing capacity and ability to use in areas with underground water pressure. Disadvantages include higher costs and need for heavy equipment.
- Concrete grade 25 was used for casting beams, columns, slabs and foundations. Light
The document provides details about a site visit by students to a construction site called The Andes. It includes an objective, introduction, technical observations from the visit, photos and descriptions. The site visit allowed students to observe construction processes, techniques and materials in practice and compare to classroom theory. Foundations being used were pile foundations, with bored piling observed. Reinforced concrete of various grades was identified for different building elements. The report provided an educational experience for students in construction technology, measurement and building materials.
This document is a site visit report for a construction project of 96 semi-detached houses. It includes an introduction describing the site and project details. The objectives of the site visit are to observe construction processes, materials, and gain practical experience. Key observations from the site include different foundation types used - piling for some houses and pad footings for others due to soil conditions. The pad footing construction process and involved materials like rebar, formwork, and concrete are described. Photos from the site provide visual examples. The conclusion expresses what was learned from the experience.
The document is a site report for a construction project summarizing observations and discussions. It describes the project as a tall residential building with two towers under construction. It discusses the use of different formwork systems observed on site, including traditional timber formwork and engineered steel formwork. Traditional timber is more suitable for complex or smaller areas while engineered steel allows for faster assembly and repeated use, though it has higher initial costs. The report provides an overview of the project and observations of construction technologies and materials used.
The Putrajaya International Convention Centre uses a piled foundation and suspended concrete slabs. Piled foundations are suitable for multi-story buildings as they can support large loads through weak soils. Suspended concrete slabs have their perimeter supported by walls, beams or columns and span between supports. This allows them to be used for upper floors of tall buildings. The convention centre likely uses precast concrete slabs that are made off-site and lifted into place.
The Putrajaya International Convention Centre uses a piled foundation and suspended concrete slabs. Piled foundations are suitable for multi-story buildings as they can support large loads through weak soils. Suspended concrete slabs have their perimeter supported by walls, beams or columns and span between supports. This allows them to be used for upper floors of tall buildings. The convention centre likely uses precast concrete slabs that are made off-site and lifted into place.
The Putrajaya International Convention Centre uses a piled foundation and suspended concrete slabs. Piled foundations are suitable for multi-story buildings as they can support large loads through weak soils. Suspended concrete slabs have their perimeter supported by walls, beams or columns and span between supports. This allows them to be used for upper floors of tall buildings. The convention centre likely uses precast concrete slabs that are made off-site and lifted into place.
This document provides a summary of a construction site visit report for a student's course on measurement, construction technology, and building materials. The report describes the objectives of the site visit which were to understand construction sequences, building materials, safety procedures, and gain hands-on experience. Key observations from the site included different formwork and scaffolding used, materials being stored, and concrete grades being poured. The student was able to identify uses of various equipment and better understand concepts from class.
1. The document reports on a site visit to the Taman Impian Murni construction site, which is building 42 terrace houses. The site visit was for courses in measurement, construction technology, and building materials.
2. Technical observations from the site included the use of rough piling foundations due to soil conditions, reinforced concrete columns and beams, ground beams transferring load to piles, and brick wall construction. Reinforcing materials observed included rebar, mesh, and stirrups.
3. The site visit provided valuable real-world experience for understanding construction processes and building materials compared to lectures. Being able to see techniques applied and speak with staff helped give the students greater context and insight into their future careers
This site visit report summarizes Yap Zhi Xin's visit to a Mozart garden terrace house construction site in Cyberjaya. The project involves building 75 terrace houses of 3 types between 3-4 stories high. During the visit, the project manager and engineer briefed the group and explained the combination of pad and raft foundations. Observations included scaffolding, formwork, reinforcement bars, concrete mixing, and temporary facilities. The report concludes the visit provided valuable practical experience beyond classroom learning, giving insight into construction processes, materials, equipment, and design that will benefit the student's studies and future career as a quantity surveyor.
This technical site visit summary is as follows:
1. The site visit was to an Andes construction site located in Puchong to understand the construction process.
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1. Construction Technology
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( BLD60104)
Name of module: Construction Technology
Report Title: Construcation Analysis
Muhd Syafiq Bin Hj Abd Zariful (0314702)
Rachel Emma Betty Ernesta (0317966)
Farah Bt Zulkifli (0313808)
Parham Farhadpoor (0313698)
Hasan Rubayet (0308941)
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2. Introduction
The whole world of construction industry now dominated by technological
method; making better decision of choosing material and structural technique
are the most important matters in construction industry. We also need to
develop an understanding of the technological method of building structure.
Study of construction technology helps us to adopt new technologies.
Technology Needs Assessment of current industry equipment, skills,
knowledge, materials, method and this requires a continued and increased
focus on research and development. Construction technology shows us the way
it works. We were given an assignment to analyze a building construction.
By taking the building that the one of the members are residing in as the
object of study, the assignment is broken down into three parts. We were
assigned to illustrate the type of building, identify and explain the type of
construction materials, comparing the construction materials with other types
and also recommending an alternative to replace the existing types of
construction materials.
The purpose of this assignment is to test the ability of students on the
knowledge on roof, slab and foundation (construction materials) and to enhance
the ability of students in application of knowledge, in this case, how to utilize
knowledge learnt in the given condition.
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3. Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 3
PART 1: The Illustrations of the building (by photos/diagrams/sketches)...................4
PART 2: Explaining and identifying the construction materials of the building
(foundation/slab/roof)..................................................................................................................... 14
PART 3: Compare and Contrast with two other types.........................................................29
PART 3: Potential Alternative........................................................................................................46
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................. 49
References.............................................................................................................................................. 51
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4. PART 1: The Illustrations of the building (by
photos/diagrams/sketches)
The assignment is based upon Syafiq's zariful, being one of the member of the
group project, residential house. The house construction started in June 2005
and completed in March 2006. The building is located in Kg Bengkurong, Spg
10-34, in Brunei Darrussalam. It is a one storey residential four bedroom house.
In this part we have provided some illustrations of the building with some
photos / drawings / plans that will help you understand more about the building
structure and layout.
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14. PART 2: Explaining and identifying the construction
materials of the building (foundation/slab/roof)
In this part we will explain and also identify the construction materials of the
building, specifically on foundation, slab, and roof.
Foundation
Foundation is the most important part of construction that provides support to
structures and also transferring loads of buildings to the layers of soil and rock.
So basically foundation is where a building rests on. It is spreading the loads
over a big area of soil and reducing bearing pressure. Foundations can be
divided into two types, shallow like strip foundation and deep such as pilling
foundation. Different types of foundations are used for various conditions and
applications such as, ground conditions, the presence of water, the nature of the
load requiring support, accessibility, and sensitivity to noise and vibration.
Pilling Foundation
Basically piled foundation divides into two parts, piles and pile cap that usually
used for multi-storied buildings. Piles are columns made out of timber, steel, or
concrete deep into the soil or rock to transmit the load through week and
unstable soil conditions. Groups of piles are connected with pile caps in a level
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15. closer to ground level. Piles divide into end bearing pile, friction pile, and
combination of both which depends on the soil condition under ground level.
Undergo process and principles used for this kind of foundation is same as all
other types and for the beginning 150mm of soil is excavated to get a working
level plus riding the ground of any contaminants. Then places that piles are
going to be drilled are marked on the ground and after that using one of the
ways of pilling that are driven or augured.
Large machines are used to drive piles into the ground that works like a huge
hammer to reach the required depth. 3 meters long is standard size of piles and
they are fixed on top of each other for deeper cases. Another way is to augured
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Figure 2.0
16. piles into the ground where machines drill into the ground to get to the required
depth plus removing the materials and pushing them further into the earth. After
drilling process, concrete is poured and the tube is maneuvered out of the hole,
then tubular formworks in concrete act as reinforcement.
Based on the house specifically and base on the pictures provided, taken during
the construction, it was found that the foundation used for the building is pile.
Pile foundation is mostly used for multi storied buildings and this house is a
single storey bungalow. After more investigation, it was also found that soil
investigation was carried out by the contractor. Hard ground was found to be
present at a great depth by boring two holes and collecting soil samples.
Therefore it was recommended by the engineer to use R.C. piles because of the
existence of the hard ground. During construction, the average penetration
depth of the piles was 18 meters as per information provided to us by the owner
of the house.
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17. SLAB
Reinforced Concrete Slab
Figure 3.0
Figure 1 shows the diagram of reinforcement concrete slab. Retrieved from
http://www.radiantcompany.com/details/grade.shtml.
Concrete is made up of water, Portland cement, sand and coarse aggregates
combined together in a mixture that when hardened it is able to withstand
compressive forces.
The character of the concrete is that it is strong in compression but weakest in
tension. In order to remedy the situation, high-yield steel reinforcement bars are
embedded to the structure to resist the tensile forces. The reinforcement bars
are deformed and ribbed to provide good bonding between the concrete and
steel materials.
The combination of concrete and the steel reinforcement forms a reinforced-
concrete structure that is able to withstand both the compressive and tensile
forces under applied forces.
The house consists of upper Suspended reinforced concrete slab and ground
floor slab. The ground floor can be 100-300mm thick approximately and is laid
450 above ground level as indicated in the cross sectional drawings. The slab
on the ground floor is likely to be laid that amount of millimeters above gound
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18. level in order to avoid flooding.
The upper floor is made up of suspended reinforced slab. It is a unit supported
by columns and walls and not laid directly on the ground. It provides an
elevation and allows the residential house to extend vertically using less surface
area or land area.
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19. The reinforced-concrete floor slab is more expensive than a mass concrete floor
slab because the mass concrete structure does not have the steel
reinforcement added to it, the price of which can be very costly.
Both types of slab construction is cast in situ at the building site using formwork,
a type of wooden boxing into which the wet concrete is poured in.
Figure 4.0 shows placement of reinforcement steel before the pouring of
concrete.
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Figure 4.0
20. The advantages of using the reinforced-concrete design for the
slabs are as follows:
1) The reinforced-concrete design is much cheaper to be used than the
fabricated concrete version
2) It is simpler to implement the reinforced-concrete works at site because it
requires minimal machinery such as cranes, etc. and the ease of adopting this
design makes the site progress of structural works speedier.
3) Less likely cases of leakages at the wet areas such as toilets, open space
corridors, etc.
The disadvantages of the reinforced-concrete works are as follows:
1) It is costlier than the mass concrete slabs because of the high costs of steel.
2) The in situ nature of the works require many workers whereas the
prefabricated concrete works use minimal site workforce
3) The quality of the prefabricated concrete that is manufactured in the
controlled factory environment is more superior to that of the in situ reinforced
concrete works which are highly dependent on the workers' skills.
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21. ROOF
The type of pitched roof identified in this project is a hipped roof. The hip is
joined from corners to the ridge. It is constructed using nailed-gang truss.
Pitched roof design is from 10 to 70 degrees. 70 degrees or more it will be
considered as a wall. 10 degrees and less it will be considered a floor. It is
made from sawn structural softwood. The advantage of a pitched roof is to
allow shedding of rain water and due to its triangle construction for which
creates a void, it allows extra space for water storage services and even usable
space such as attic space which is approximately from 35 degrees to 70
degrees.
Roof requirement:
Be able to provide a level of fire resistance
Resist the passage of moisture from outside to the interior of the building
To provide heat and sound insulation
Pitched roof
The chosen building contains a simple hipped design with the pitch being fairly
high. The more corners the building layout has will influence the complexity of
the roof design and difficulty of construction. It requires a lot of workmanship to
build than any other
timber roof
construction.
The design may have
been preferred than
other types because a
hipped roof can provide
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Figure 5.0
22. a level of protection from rain and prevailing winds in all faces or corners
however a gable roof depending on the pitch it can only provide a degree of
protection on two sides with the aid of eaves.
A hipped roof contains four faces and as mentioned above, it is joined to the
ridge board or the center from the corners by hips.
Hipped roof is a pitched roof that is more expensive initially than flat roof during
construction stage however less expensive in maintenance than a flat roof.
As seen in diagram 1 the hipped roof is constructed using trusses.
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24. and
• TIMBER ROOF TRUSS
Truss construction is structural members based on the principles of triangulation
with the roof members being rigid and connected together by different types of
joinery. Roof truss can be made of timber or steel.
Timber roof truss can be identified as the method of roof construction for this
particular project. Truss design is subject to the span, area of the layout and
load being transmitted. Trusses can be spaced at 1800mm alternates.
It is commonly used in larger spans whereby the load is transmitted solely to the
load bearing walls and the internal wall can be used as non-load bearing walls
or partitions. . Bolt connecters and timber connectors are used to connect the
structural sawn timber softwood together.
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Figure 6.0 composition of hipped
roof design
25. Figure 7.0
The table below shows the types of trusses used in the
construction of the project’s specific hipped roof
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Figure 8.0
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A howe girder trusss
is defined as a truss
consisting of a veritical
and angled
supportive/structural
members The type of
truss used is a Howe
Girder Truss king
post and from the king
post there are
alternate
The end framing Is
made up of
truncated girder
truss which supports
the jack rafter and hip
of the hipped roof
Jack truss. A
number of trapezoidal
trusses for supporting
those areas of a hip
roof not beneath the
peak or ridge, parallel
to the truss or trusses
that meet at the peak
or ridge.
Figure3. Howe Girder truss as common
roof truss
27. The structural strusses are accompanied by other materials in
order to have an effective roof design
• INSULATION
Mineral wool insulation is a material with high acousitc and sound insulation
properties Mineral wool is made from molten glass, stone or slag that is spun
into a fiber-like structure.
• COVERING
The type of roof covering used is metal roof tiling.the owner’s peference as
oppose to other type of covering is because tiling provides as more as an
aesthetic, for its durability and its level of protection from external weather
conditions such as rain and moisture, sun and prevailing winds.
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28. • MOISTURE CONTROL
Sisalation foil was used specifically in the building of the roof to enable a level of
moisture form penetrating into the interior.
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29. PART 3: Compare and Contrast with two other types
FOUNDATION
In this part we will be comparing the construction materials that are foundation,
slab, and roof, with two other different types of each of them.
Foundation
1. Pad Foundation:
Pad foundation is used to support an individual point load such as that due to a
structural column. They may be circular, square or reactangular. They usually
consist of a block or slab of uniform thickness, but they may be stepped or
haunched if they are required to spread the load from a heavy column. Pad
foundations are usually shallow, but deep pad foundations can also be used.
The size of the foundation can be reduced by adding steel reinforcement
towards the bottom of the foundation running in both directions
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33. 2. Raft Foundation:
Raft foundations are used to spread the load from a structure over a large
area, normally the entire area of the structure. They are used when column
loads or other structural
loads are close together and individual pad foundations would interact.
A raft foundation normally consists of a concrete slab which extends over the
entire loaded area. It may be stiffened by ribs or beams incorporated into the
foundation.
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34. Raft foundations have the advantage of reducing differential settlements as
the concrete slab resists differential movements between loading positions.
They are often needed on soft or loose soils with low bearing capacity as
they can spread the loads over a larger area.
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35. Thus after explaining about the other two types of foundation we created a
table for comparison between them and the foundation used in the building.
Pile foundation Pad foundation Raft foundation
Costing
The most
expensive and
the strongest type
of foundation.
The least expensive
among the other two
(Pile foundation and
Raft foundation)
It is more expensive
than pad foundation
but cheaper than pile
foundation
Strength/Quality
Strongest type of
foundation
Pad foundation is not
as strong as pile
foundation,
considered the
weakest among the
other two (Pile
foundation and Pad
foundation)
Stronger than Pad
foundation but not as
strong as Pile
foundation
Machinery
Requires big
machineries such
as bigger cranes to
build something big
(skyscrapers, etc.)
This type is easier to
construct and don’t
need some
machineries that are
required for pile
foundation.
This type is easier to
construct and don’t
need some
machineries that are
required for pile
foundation.
Labour
Requires
specialist
engineering to do
Pile foundation
Skilled workers not
really needed,
depending on the
building
Needs skilled workers
sometimes, but not as
skilled as to do Pile
foundation depending
on the building
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36. Sustainability/Re
sistance
Better
resistance/bearing
capacity compare
to the other types
Considered having
lower resistance
compared to Raft
foundation and Pile
foundation
Raft foundation
resistance is higher
compare to other types
except pile foundation
Time
Requires more
time to build
The quickest to be
done compared to the
other two (Pile and
Pad Foundation)
Faster to be done than
Pile foundation but not
as quick as Pad
foundation
SLAB
1. Mass Concrete Slab:
Figure 9.0
Figure 2 shows the diagram of cross section of mass concrete slabs. Retrieved
from http://www.selfbuildselfhelp.com/Advice/Design/Floor.htm.
Mass concrete floor slab is made up of lower strength concrete derived by
mixing water with the constituents of lower ratio of cement-sand-coarse
aggregates such as 1:3:6 and there is no steel reinforcement added to the slab.
It is used mainly as ground floor slabs of a small house where the underlying
subsoil conditions is good and able to sustain the bearing pressure of the
applied loadings.
Since there is no reinforcement embedded in the structure, it is critical that the
subgrade preparation is properly done and well compacted before the hard-core
materials are poured onto the treated subgrade.
It is the cheapest form of concrete slab but its use is however limited.
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37. Figure 10.0
Figure 10.0 shows the mass concrete slabs without the embedded
reinforcement steel .Retrieved from http://fowlerconcrete.com/industrial.htm
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38. 2.Prefabricated Concrete Slab
Figure 11.0
Figure 11.0 shows the diagram of prefabricated concrete slabs. Retrieved from
http://redsunhangxanh.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html.
Prefabricated concrete floor slabs on the other hand are built in a factory and transported to
the site by lorries and placed at their correct positions in the structure with the help of
cranes. This is the most expensive type of floor slab construction because basically it is
similar to the reinforced-concrete structure however it is constructed in a controlled
environment in the factory.
Figure 12.0
Figure 12.0 shows the prefabricated concrete slabs that are stacked in the factory.
They are manufactured in the factory and inspected for quality control before
sending to the site. Retrieved from http://www.spcind.com/usr/product.aspx?
id=189.
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39. Thus after explaining about the other two types of foundation we created a
table for the comparison between them and the foundation used in the
building.
Reinforced
concrete slab
Mass concrete
slab
Prefabricated
concrete slab
Costing
The reinforced-
concrete design is
much cheaper to be
used than the
fabricated concrete
version.
It is the cheapest form
of concrete slab but its
use is however limited.
The most expensive
among all the others.
Strength/Quality
The strength is more
superior to that of
Mass concrete slab.
Considered as the
weakest from the other
two (Reinforced
concrete slab and
Prefabricated concrete
slab).
Stronger than
Reinforced concrete
slab and Mass
concrete slab.
Machinery
Requires minimal
machinery such as
cranes.
This type is easier to
construct and don’t
need some
machineries that are
required for
Prefabricated concrete
slab.
Needs lorries to
transport the concrete
floor slabs to the
construction site.
Labour Needs skilled workers
sometimes, but not as
skilled as to do
Prefabricated
concrete slab
Skilled workers not
really needed.
Requires very skilled
workers and therefore
it is expensive.
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40. depending on the
building.
Sustainability/Re
sistance
Reinforced concrete
slab resistance is
higher compare to
other types except
Prefabricated
concrete slab.
Considered having
lower resistance
compared to Mass
concrete and
Reinforced concrete.
Better resistance
compare to the other
types.
Time
Prefabricated
concrete slab requires
some transport unlike
Reinforced concrete
slab which is faster.
The quickest to be
done compared to the
other two (Mass
concrete slab and
Reinforced concrete
slab).
Duration of
construction is more
than the other two
slabs as it requires
some transport.
Roof
1. Gable Roof:
Gable roof end is a pitched roof sloping on two sides. The ridge board which
is considered as the spine of the roof runs along the center and the peak of
the roof. The common rafters are nailed to the ridge board and slope
downwards to the external walls resting on the wall plate in a birdsmouth
joint. The battens are placed horizontally on the rafters on the opposite
direction to receive the appropriate covering.
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41. Figure 13.0 shows cross section of typical gable roof. Retrieved from
http://www.carpentry-pro-framer.com/gable-roof-framing.html
It is especially used in areas where the climatic conditions are rainy and
contains high prevailing winds. Gable roof contains more brickwork to
provide the gable end. The gable end or gable face can be made up of
brickwork or timber cladding. The extra brickwork provides faces to the
building. Gable roof is preferred over other types of roof because the two
inclination meeting at the ridge board hence less woodworking.
The degree of slope provides additional spacing underneath where it is used for
water storage cistern, and services.
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42. Brunei is a country whereby its climatic conditions are humid, hot and containing
heavy downpour throughout the year. This principle and this roof construction
method can be proved ideal for another roof alternative to be considered for our
case of study for Pitched roof is based on the principle of cold air-sink and hot
air rises especially gable end attic roof.
Furthermore it is easier to maintain and is less likely to leak. Unlike a flat roof,
the replacement of tile covering or timber will be easy for they are made of
singular individual units.
2. Mastic asphalt Reinforced Concrete Flat Roof:
The factors that are included in choosing this flat roof will depend on the
availability of the material, supplier and the installation of the roof. Mastic
asphalt consists of a type of aggregate in combination with bitumen which are
heated and transformed to almost liquid state.
It is most advised to apply or install an isolated membrane before the mastic
asphalt is laid.
Casting should be done appropriately and not transported to far from heating
source for it will solidify. Therefore transportation should be kept to a minimum.
A constant issue with flat roof is that measures should be taken to ensure that
pooling or any defects such as cracking and a depression does not occur in
order to maximize its longevity and minimize the amount of times required for
maintenance hence minimizing cost. Sufficient inclination should be provided to
allow water to flow off.
Advantages of flat roof are that it can be used for additional space for
recreational activities or lounging.
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43. Flat roof in general can be used as a space to grow produce and do additional
gardening which is encouraged due to greenhouse effect and climate change.
It can also be used to provide an area water catchment facilities and water
storage cisterns. It is especially preferred in hot climatic conditions whereby
rainfall does not occur frequently and hence any need for pitched roof. On the
other hand, flat roof are prone to dusting.
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44. Thus after explaining about the other two types of roof we created a table for
the comparison between them and the roof used in the building.
Pitched Roof
Reinforced Concrete
Flat Roof
Gable Roof
Costing
Cheaper than Gable roof
because Gable roof
requires some
waterproofing for the
brickwall
A constant issue with flat
roof is that measures
should be taken to
ensure that pooling or
any defects such as
cracking and a
depression does not
occur in order to
maximize its longevity
and minimize the amount
of times required for
maintenance hence
minimizing cost. It is
easier and cheaper than
Gable Roof.
More costlier than
Pitched roof because it
requires some
waterproofing for the
brickwall
Strength/Q
uality
Considered the weakest
among the other two
(Reinforced Concrete Flat
Roof and Gable Roof)
High risk of leakage
It is especially used in
areas where the
climatic conditions are
rainy and contains high
prevailing winds.
Machinery
No special machineries
required
Requires some special
machineries for transport
No special machineries
required
Labour No skilled workers required
The work involves more
on concrete work
Less woodworking of
structural timber than
hipped roof
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45. Sustainabil
ity/Resista
nce
the replacement of tile
covering or timber will be
easy for they are made of
singular individual units,
but it has a higher risks of
getting leaks than Gable
roof
It is especially preferred
in hot climatic conditions
whereby rainfall does not
occur frequently and
hence any need for
pitched roof. On the
other hand, flat roof are
prone to dusting.
It is easier to maintain
and is less likely to
leak, unlike a flat roof.
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46. PART 3: Potential Alternative
Raft foundation
Raft foundation was chosen as an ideal substitute or alternative. Initially piling is
the type of foundation used based on the condition of the existing substrata
being softer on the surface. Based on the same concept, raft foundation was
chosen for its ability to spread load over a large surface area, hence influencing
our decision in choosing this type of foundation.
Raft foundation can be more economical for when casted it requires less
machinery heavy machinery than piling.
Figure 14.0 The diagram shows how clumns can be included in the raft
foundation
http://architecturalguidance.blogspot.com/2008/04/architectural-
presentation-raft.html
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47. Less settlement and cracking would occur for the building on the raft foundation
acts as a single unit.
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48. Prefabricated floor slab
Prefabrication concrete slab is chosen as an alternative for the building, have
many advantages of construction. However this type of slab benefits is more
than just construction process. Prefabrication concrete slab provides high levels
of inherit fire resistance. Furthermore the hollow cores located in this type of
slab provide an exelent sound resistance too. The floor slabs are manufactured
offsite to rigorous quality standards. We concluded that choosing this type of
floor slab is a better quality in terms of strength and resistance.
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Figure 15.0
49. Gable Roof
Gable roof was found to be a better alternative than reinforced concrete roof
because of the reasons mentioned below.
Even though a hipped roof is proved to be stronger and contains less brickwork
than gable end roof. Gable end roof offers a much more economical type of roof
than hipped roof. This choice was also chosen rather than that of a reinforced
concrete flat roof due to the consideration that whether the existing foundation
being piling could sustain its load given that the piling was designed to sustain a
hipped roof made of timber initially hence it would likely to sustain another
timber pitched roof than a mastic asphalt flat roof made of reinforced concrete
slab.
Furthermore a gable end roof is ideal due to heavy rainfall in the area gable roof
allows shedding of rainwater.
The angle of the pitch allows loft space for more indoor use, Storage for cisterns
and other services. It carries a more architectural and aesthetic value by adding
character to the building. But this depends on the owners’ preference.
Other reasons include:
• Less woodworking and usage of structural timber than hipped roof.
• Simple in plan and more economical to build than hipped roof.
Conclusion
In conclusion the construction methods will vary and will be influenced by the
types the level of protection from external conditions namely climatic with the
cost and availability of material playing another vital role in the design and
construction process or phase.
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50. The assignment has enabled us to study different types of potential alternative
to best fit our chosen building of study.
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