Building Methods 2Research & Evaluate

Assessment 2 Part A (p.15)RESEARCH MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL

ELEMENTS AND RECORD FINDINGS FOR A WIDE SPAN BUILDING

Task 2 – Individual ResearchCharacteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated.

Each student is required to:

Research a different Suspended Floor system for the Office component of a Wide Span building. NOTE: Past, current or emerging construction materials can be selected

Task 3 – Group ResearchThe group is then required to select one of the Suspended Flooring systems to research. The group’s research should convey general information and technical information regarding properties, construction method, handling and cost effectiveness of the chosen system.

Research by manufacturer’s/

suppliers Catalogues or Internet sites

(p.16)

Identify keywords

SuspendedFloor

systemoffice wide span

flooror

flooring

officeor

commercial“wide span”

Search engine

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Evaluate results (pp.15-16)2. General Information 3. Properties 4. Construction System 5. Handling

1. Description of the structural element (include sketch or photo of profile)

2. Visual characteristics (include min. 2 photographs or pictures)

3. Availability4. Reasons for choosing the

element of construction5. Maintenance

requirements6. Compliance requirements

(BCA, AS, other)

1. Durability2. Fire resistance3. Thermal4. Acoustic5. Compatibility with other

materials6. Waterproofness7. Material Hazards8. Sustainability features

1. Connection/Fixings (written and sketch)

2. Building-In tolerances3. Basic principles of

engineering4. Photographs (during

construction or completed – by students or from manufacturer)

5. Construction method hazards

1. Transport2. Site storage3. Site handling

6. Cost Effectiveness

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