
Building Construction 1
A brief look into the subject building construction 1

Picture showing column stump

Lateral ties used in column


Picture showing column stump
Project 1 : Experiencing Construction
For this project we were assigned to form a group of 5 and choose 3 ongoing construction sites. Then each of us were given a certain construction process in which i got 'Slabs, Beams and Columns', We then analyzed each of the construction processes and produced it in a form of a document.
(Pictures from site visit)




What i learned and gained from this assignemnt
From this assignment i learned how to produce a complete documentation including pictures, sketches and drawings, and analysis of construction documents. In addition to this i understood the construction elements, its components, and the current contruction technology used in the construction sites. I was also able to explain the current material and technology relevance to present construction industry

Reference picture of spiral staircase

Parts of spiral staircase (Reference)

Joints and connections (Reference)

Reference picture of spiral staircase
Project 2 : Construction Detail And Specification.
For this project i was assigned to provide construction detail and specification of staircase, joints and connections and roof.
What i learned and gained from this project
I learned how to select suitable structural elements for my design project. In addition to this i also learned how to apply the structural elements in my design in staircase, roof and in joints and connections.