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Chapter 1 - Intro To CT
Chapter 1 - Intro To CT
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CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Synopsis
This chapter covers basic construction
techniques, equipments, plants and methods
used in construction.
Environmental
Scheduling Budget Site Safety
Impact
Preparation of
Material
Logistics Social Costs tender
Availability
documents
Types of Construction Projects
In general, there are three types of
construction:
• Building construction
• Heavy/civil construction
• Industrial construction
Malaysian Government
Private sector
Corporate sector
Individual
Developer
Malaysian Government
Federal Government
State Government
Malaysian Citizens
Agencies in Ministry Of Works
Consultant
• A consultant is a professional who provides
advice in a particular area of expertise.
• A consultant is usually an expert or a
professional in a specific field and has a
wide knowledge of the subject matter.
• A consultant usually works for a consultancy
firm or is self-employed, and engages with
multiple and changing clients.
• The biggest construction consultant in
Malaysia is JKR.
JKR core business
• Consulting services
• Project management services
• Maintenance management services
JKR sectors
• Infrastructure
Airport & Port Unit
Road and Transport Unit
Geotechnical/ Slope Unit
• Building
General building unit
Health works unit
Education unit
Security unit
• Specialized Engineering
Mechanical unit
Electrical unit
Contract and QS
Specialized unit
Environmental unit
Architect unit
Contractor
• Contractor may refer to:
Organization or individual that contracts
with another organization or individual (the
owner) for the construction of a building,
road or other facility.
B RM 5,000,001 to RM 10,000,000
C RM 2,000,001 to RM 5,000,000
D RM 500,001 to RM 2,000,000
E RM 200,001 to RM 500,000
F to RM 200,000
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
In general (differs from small to large projects):-
Polymer deck
panel
Steel/RP plates, rods or bolts are bonded into
timber with high strength adhesives to
produce concealed timber connections.
Bonded-in rod
2. Equipments & Instruments
Function, types, capabilities and selection
Aim of building:
To produce a structure at reasonable
cost and sound workmanship within an
acceptable period.
In Civil Eng., Plants are defined as
“Mobile mechanical equipment for
construction and road-making”
Plants available in building construction
are very extensive, ranging from simple
hand tools to very expensive
equipment.
Main reasons for electing use items of
plant:
Increase of output
Reduce overall building costs
Carry out activities which cannot be
done manually or to do them more
economically
Eliminate heavy manual works
Maintain a planned rate of
production
Small Powered Plant
Air Compressor :
Provides pneumatic pressure
Cartridge hammer/ guns
used for quick fixing
components
Concrete vibrator
- Concrete compaction
Power float
- hand-operated machines which
drives the revolving blades/disc.
- To produce smooth, level
surface finish of concrete beds.
Earth Moving and Excavation Plant
Bulldozer
Tractor shovel
Scraper
- Excavate and
transport soil
Face shovel
- Excavation works
Trench-digging machine
- Excavate trenches
Construction Industry Group
Divided into :-
1.Building (Vertical Construction)
– Buildings and heavy construction
Construction Industry Group
2. Civil Engineering (Horizontal construction)
– Highways
– Airports
– Railroads
– Bridges
– Canals
– Dams
– Other major public works
Quiz
Shanghai World
Jin Mao Tower, Petronas Twin 21st Century Tower,
Financial Center,
China Towers, Malaysia China
China
Abraj Al-Bait
(Mecca Royal Hotel Bank of China Tokyo Sky Tree,
Taipei 101, Taiwan
Clock Tower), Saudi Tower, HK Japan
Arabia
CCTV
Commerzbank
Headquarters, O-14, UAE Princess Tower,UAE
Tower, Frankfurt
Beijing, China
Group Project
(Case Study of Tall Buildings)
For the case study, the following must be outlined in the
report:
1. Introduction
a. Main Use of the Building
b. Background
c. Structural Type – Skyscraper/ Tower?
2. Materials used
3. Procedure/ Method of Construction
4. Problems/Challenges encountered and the solution
5. Conclusion (Conclude the findings, lessons learned and
learning outcomes)
Group Project
(Case Study of Tall Buildings)
TIP:
Highlight the modern features of the building e.g. sustainable
design, designs to sustain non-typical loads, or use of smart
materials.
Include video/photos of the construction process.
An overview of the building plan is considered a bonus.