Building Materials - Final assignment 2 brief
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This document outlines an assignment for a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying course. Students are asked to: 1) Research the building materials used in an existing building, including walls, floors, doors, windows, ceilings, staircases, columns and beams. 2) Compare the existing materials to two alternative materials and recommend a replacement for one existing material, justifying their choice. 3) Submit a report of 20-30 pages documenting their research into the existing materials, two alternatives, and their recommended replacement material. The report should cover the properties, applications, advantages, disadvantages and sustainability of the materials.
Building Materials - Final assignment 2 brief
- 1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING (HONOURS) Assignment 2 : Site research report and presentation board(50%) Submission Date: 11th July 2014 Objectives 1. To introduce various types of building materials those are used in current construction practice. 2. To create an understanding in students of the choices designers make in choosing building materials based on their properties Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this subject, students will be able to: 1. Recognise and recall types and properties of materials. 2. Describe the general use of different materials in construction 3. Explain the physical properties of building materials 4. Explain the chemical properties of building materials 5. Explain the effect of building materials on construction and structural qualities TASK This assignment is to be carried out in group of 4-5 students per group. - Each group is required to find a specific building/area/space as your research subject in this particular assignment. - Students are required to analyse the chosen building/area and submit a report. - Students are required to identify the function of the building and then study about the existing types of materials in the building. - The research should cover all of the building elements of the space which are the: Wall Floor Doors and windows Ceiling Staircase Structure – Column and Beam - Then compare and contrast with TWO (2) other materials and recommend an alternative material to replace the existing material. - You need to study the usage of materials in the building. The materials should cover the exterior and interior part of the building/area whichever relevant.
- 2. - The list of materials are as follows: Timber/timber based products Cements and concrete Metals Bricks Plastics Plasters and Gypsum Paints Glass Stone Rubber Ceramic Basically, the assignment is divided into THREE (3) parts. Part 1 Identify the purpose/function of the building/area. Introduction of the building/are i.e location, area of space etc. Part 2 Explain the existing type of materials. Should covers exterior and interior materials whichever relevant. Should cover all building element as explained above. Part 3 Compare and contrast with TWO (2) other materials and recommend an alternative to replace the existing material. Give you own rational and critical thinking discussion about your justification regarding the alternative to replace the existing material. (REPORT) – 30% The topics in the report should include the listed below (but not limited to) : - Appropriate Usage/Application - Physical and chemical properties - Advantages and disadvantages - Suitability/Sustainability - Aesthetical value - Performance / Behaviour - Maintenance - List of references You are encouraged to include any relevant examples captured from your research resources. What you need to do 2
- 3. • You can initially do your research to get the information of the range of materials assigned to you by its specifications. • You might find that it is also beneficial to get few contact lists of suppliers/manufacturers for the materials. You can contact them if necessary in order to obtain further information and you may even request some samples, brochures and catalogues which contains much information especially regarding the technical specifications. • You will need to name the materials. Find out the cost of the materials (whichever necessary) and justify their classification base on their difference i.e usage/application, properties and characteristics, aesthetic, maintenance etc. • Analyze, investigate and document all of these selected materials information such as characteristic, properties, advantages and disadvantages, specifications, strength etc. • Collect examples of where your materials are used (pictures). • Collect samples of your materials whichever relevant and if necessary. • Detail the benefits of your selected materials on the environment and building itself. • Compare the value with other characteristics such as aesthetic value, quality, chemical strength, sustainability and durability between the selected materials. Ask yourself why is this material is expensive compare to the other, what make it different etc. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT FINAL SUBMISSION DATE : 11th July 2014 • A4 size bound report attached with soft copy of the assignment. The content of your submission report should be a documentation of all your finding and analysis as explained in the task column above in a presentable manner. Suggested format of Report : min 20pages max 30pages • Cover page : name and students number • Table of Content • Introduction of materials : General information, properties for the materials by categories.: with images of materials can be scanned image of material samples collected. • Contents of topics and subtopic • Referencing (MUST) • Font Arial 12 • Spacing 1 ½ ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Quality of work shall be assessed on the following criteria : 3
- 4. • Understanding of effects of building materials on building and environment • Clarity in communicating your ideas, proposals and analysis • Depth of research and finding information, sample of materials, technical specifications, catalogues and data collected. • Content of your submission 4