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This document outlines an assignment for architecture students to understand solid and surface construction structures. It provides objectives, learning outcomes, and tasks for a group and individual project. In groups, students must select a building using solid or surface construction, identify the structural systems used, make a scale model, and produce an analysis booklet. Individually, each student must complete technical drawings showing construction details. The assignment aims to teach students to identify structural systems, compare solid and surface construction, analyze forces and loads, and apply construction implications in design. Students will be assessed on their understanding of construction functions, model design and quality, documentation in their booklet, and individual drawing submission.
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Center for Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 [ARC 2513]
Project 2 : Understanding Forces in Solid Structure and Surface Structure
Marks : 30% (20% teamwork & 10% individual)
Duration : 5 weeks
Submission date : 23 June 2015 - Week 12
Introduction
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.
Objectives of Assignment
The objectives of this project are as follows:
To create an understanding of solid structure and surface structure and its relevant structural
components.
To understand how a solid structure and surface structure reacts under loading.
To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how Solid Construction and surface construction works.
To exploit the qualities inherent in Solid Construction and surface construction.
To be able to manipulate Solid Construction and surface construction to solve an oblique Design
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Project2 brief
- 1. 1 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Center for Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 [ARC 2513] Project 2 : Understanding Forces in Solid Structure and Surface Structure Marks : 30% (20% teamwork & 10% individual) Duration : 5 weeks Submission date : 23 June 2015 - Week 12 Introduction 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. Objectives of Assignment The objectives of this project are as follows: To create an understanding of solid structure and surface structure and its relevant structural components. To understand how a solid structure and surface structure reacts under loading. To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how Solid Construction and surface construction works. To exploit the qualities inherent in Solid Construction and surface construction. To be able to manipulate Solid Construction and surface construction to solve an oblique Design problem.
- 2. 2 Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes assessed in this project include: Identifications of basic structural systems in construction Compare solid and surface construction systems. Differentiate solid and surface construction systems in terms of loads and forces acting on structural elements. Recognize and apply the implications of construction system in design. Analyse the issues of strength, stiffness and stability of structures including modes of structural systems, forces, stress and strain and laws of static. Tasks - Methodology (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. Submission Requirement A3 sized model of the solid/surface construction (students name and ID should be clearly pasted onto the base) An A4 booklet(landscape format) complete with visuals, sketches and inclusive of the detailing and progressive documentation of your project (group task) 1(ONE) A3 size sheet to show construction detail (individual task) Visuals / Photos used in the submission must be clear and well communicated. Sketches are meant to provide visual documentation and communication. Therefore sketches are required to be neat, clear and annotated. Assumptions can be made through reference from book/drawings. DO NOT PLAGIARISE.
- 3. 3 Assessment criteria The assessment for this assignment will be based on your : Clarity of the analysis on success / failure of the model. Quality / workmanship of the model produced. Quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements. Creativity and clarity of ideas, materiality and richness of content Clear visual and verbal communication of your understanding of the projects. Appropriate and sufficient referencing Marking criteria Marks shall be distributed as follows: (1) Group Component ( will be calculated to 20%) Marking criteria Marks% Acquired TGC Fail Poor Satisfactory Good Excellent FUNCTION OF SOLID AND SURFACE CONSTRUCTION Ability to identify the functional requirements of solid and surface construction. 30 DESIGN OF MODEL Originality & practicality Material attributes and method of construction. 30 WORKMANSHIP OF THE MODEL Quality / workmanship of the model produced. 20 ANALYSIS BOOKLET -Quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements. -Clear visual and verbal communication of your understanding of the projects. 20 (2) Individual Component (10%) 10% based on peer evaluation and instructor’s evaluation on individual performance of a group member in a group 10% individual task ( refer to individual task)
- 4. 4 Assessment CriteriaGroup(20%) FUNCTION OF SOLID AND SURFACE CONSTRUCTION Ability to identify the functional requirements of solid and surface construction. (30%) DESIGN OF MODEL Originality & practicality Material attributes and method of construction. (30%) WORKMANSHIP OF THE MODEL Quality / workmanship of the model produced. (20%) ANALYSIS BOOKLET -Quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements. -Clear visual and verbal communication of your understanding of the projects. (20%) (Total 100% will be converted to 30%) Individual (10%) peer evaluation and instructor’s evaluation on individual performance of a group member in a group. 10% individual task ( refer to individual task) (Total of 20% will be converted to 10 %) References 1. Chudley, R. 2006, Construction Technology. 4thedition. Pearson and Prentice Hall. 2. Lyons, Arthur, 2004. A. Materials for Architects and Builders. 2nd Edition. Oxford. Elsevier Butterwort- Heinemann 3. Seeley, Ivor H.1995, Building Technology. 5th edition. Basingstoke, Hants: MacMillan 4. Ching, Francis D.K. 1991. Building Construction Illustrated. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold. 5. Simmon, H. Leslie, 2001. Construction: Principles, Materials and Method. 7th Edition. New York. John Wiley & Sons. 6. Zannos, Alexander. 1987, Form and Structure in Architecture: The Role of Statistical Function. Von Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York