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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2

PROJECT 1. SKELETAL CONSTRUCTION 'A SHELTER FOR ONE'

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PROJECT 2. UNDERSTANDING FORCES IN SOLID STRUCTURE AND SURFACE STRUCTURE

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Experiencing and understanding skeletal construction is important as it is one of the most widely used structures for building support. As a designer we should know how skeletal structure works.

 

 

Objective

1. To create an understanding of skeletal structure and its relevant structural components.

2. To understand how a skeletal structure reacts under loading.

3. To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how Skeletal Construction works.

4. To be able to manipulate Skeletal Construction to solve an oblique Design problem

 

Learning outcomes assessed in this project include:

1. Apply construction system in design.

2. Recognize the implication of construction systems in design.

3. Analyse the issues of strength, stiffness and stability of structures including modes of structural systems, forces, stress and strain and laws of static.

 

Your task is to construct a shelter according to the following specifications.

- SCALE-Your shelter should be constructed to fit for one person in a sitting position (1:1 ). Max height is 1.5m. Max base size is 0.75 x 0.75 m

-CONSTRUCTION- It should demonstrate the knowledge of skeletal frames and its joints

- Should be elevated at least 5 inches from the ground

- JOINTS-The joints should be constructed to reflect actual joints. Eg, if a group chooses recycle steel materials for the frame, the joints should be made to resemble bolts and nuts etc. You are not allowed to use inappropriate materials for joints such as rope for steel.

-MATERIALS- You are only allowed to use recycle materials such as newspaper, pet bottles, cans, etc. However, the chosen materials must relate to its function. Eg, roofing materials should not be made from newspaper.

- OTHER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS- This is just a minor component however; the shelter should be light and portable.

- Resistant to outdoor weather.

-Allows easy access in and out from the shelter

-Shelter SHOULD NOT BE OVERLY DESIGN and must conform to the design criteria.

-TEST-The completed shelter will be tested to withstand the weight of average 60kg person up to 2 minutes.

-Analysis on the design, construction progress and test results are to be provided in the form of an A3 bound report.

-Students are encouraged to use annotated sketches / diagrams to explain the construction, joints, forces, structural movement experienced during the testing of the shelter.

-Photographs of the shelter should also be incorporated into the presentation report

Throughout this project, i learn the skeletal construction, joints and 1:1 shelter stability and practicality.

I was able to use recycled material and figure out how to make use of it. I learnt how to use hardware equipments to build our shelter. But most importantly i had fun through out this project.

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A building will normally comprise several different types of structural systems, either due to its function or building code requirements. As designers it is very important that you understand when and where each of the different type of structural system is used.Solid and surface construction method is one of the most widely used structures for building support. Solid and surface structure provides the required load bearing resistance and aesthetics required by designers.

 

Objective

1. To create an understanding of solid structure and surface structure and its relevant structural components.

2. To understand how a solid structure and surface structure reacts under loading.

3. To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how Solid Construction and surface construction works.

4. To exploit the qualities inherent in Solid Construction and surface construction.

5. To be able to manipulate Solid Construction and surface construction to solve an oblique Design problem.

 

Learning outcomes assessed in this project include:

1. Identifications of basic structural systems in construction

2. Compare solid and surface construction systems.

3. Differentiate solid and surface construction systems in terms of loads and forces acting on structural elements.

4. Recognize and apply the implications of construction system in design.

5. Analyse the issues of strength, stiffness and stability of structures including modes of structural systems, forces, stress and strain and laws of static.

 

 

(1) Group Task (20%)

1. You are to propose a building (solid construction or surface construction) and identify the different types of structural systems used in the construction of the building of your choice. You are to ensure that the building you select is using at least TWO (2) different types of structural system.

2. Describe each structural system identified in terms of Function, Material and Load distribution.

3. Produce a model showing the different structural systems used in the above building. Suitable scale and material to be used for the construction of the model shall depend entirely on you. However, do take note that quality and workmanship of the model produced will be considered in the assessment of this project.

4. You are then required to prepare ONE (1) A4 size booklet, analysing the success or failure of the model together with the mitigating measures. You are to include a brief introduction of the building, construction method, modelling process as well as detailing of different parts of the buildings to show how it is constructed.

5. Students are encouraged to use annotated sketches / diagrams to explain the forces, structural movement experienced.

6. Photographs of the model and the process in making the model should also be incorporated into the A4 booklet.

(2) Individual Task (10%)

1. Individually, each student is required to do a 2D detail drawing (isometric, section) to show different parts of the selected buildings complete with annotations and specifications to show understanding on how the building is constructed.

2. Student must include a key drawing to show where the detail is taken from the building.

3. The drawings should be formatted in A3 size sheet complete with title block. Use appropriate scale for the detailing.

4. The individual drawing will be submitted separately from the booklet in a brown envelope complete with group member’s name and student ID.

This project has been quite a challenge for my group and i. I believe we are the 1st group to pick this type of surface structure and we had no one to refer to. The process of building the models are long and hard. Without my groupmates ability and knowledge about 3dmax and Rhino, we wouldnt be able to recreate the 1:50 scale model of it. We did so much trial and error, went through a lot of sleepless nights to build it and redoing it. Until one time we reached the point where we want to just 3d print it, but it wouldnt be our own work and we wont be able to take proud of it, so we continue on with modeling our own. The completed model is very satisfying despite the unwanted glue stain and holes, we were able to take proud of our own model and we could learn so much from it throughout the modeling process. In this project, there are a lot for us to learn,we learnt about the surface constructions ofcourse, but we also learn about the moral lesson of never giving up and do best in everything we do.

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