Building Construction 2

Posted by : Unknown Friday, 10 July 2015

The objective of this module is to introduce structures as architecture by developing an understanding of the structural system in construction TECHNOLOGY. This module will discuss about solid, skeletal and surface construction system.

PROJECT 1: SKELETAL CONSTRUCTION ''A SHELTER FOR ONE''

Upon commencing the first lecture of this module, we were briefed by the lecturer about the first project. Different with previous, we were the first batch to experience and to built up a 1:1 model using any kind of materials with the presence of skeletal framework. The most important key factor was the platform of the Shelter must be elevated with legs supporting and must be able to withstand an average 60kg weight for 2 minutes.

After finalizing the ideas, we start to choose the materials that we needed for our shelter. We are opt to use recycled materials for the shelter to reduce the cost as well as making it environmental friendly. Hence, we decide to use the wood pallet as our base and wood planks for the columns. Long synthethic banner is used for the roof of shelter.

SHELTER MAKING PROCESS:

FINAL PRODUCT:

Report:

Building Construction Project 1 Shelter Report

Project 2: Understanding Forces in Solid Structures & Surface Structures

As for the Second Project, we were required to choose a building conprise of at least 2 construction method e.g. Solid & Surface structure and make a small scale sectional model showing its construction method. Same as the group in Project 1, we have choosen Pantheon as our building.