Description:

A residential building is constructed from a multitude of different materials and building components. It is imperative that a designer / builder / manager has a solid knowledge base

regarding ͚all of the bits and pieces͛ that form a building in order to not only understand it͛s overall construction methods, but also the construction sequence and planning. As the subject is so vast, the task of completing Assignment 1 will be shared amongst your

classmates. Students will be divided into 4 Teams. Each student will be assigned a topic (as shown below), and must complete it as an individual submission. Once each topic has been

submitted from each student, it will be combined as a CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE BOOK for your Team to share. Furthermore, books from each team will be available through Moodle as a .pdf document for downloading.

Learning Outcomes: - Understand the interrelationships, behaviour and function of building components in

residential buildings

- Describe different residential construction systems. - Sketch typical construction details free hand or preferably via an elementary CAD

package. - Identify and locate appropriate building services

Task: Choose one Topic from the list below and provide a:

1 WRITTEN REPORT: Research the following aspects of the material/product that you have selected. Specifically, you are to research:

• The material͛s raw materials, characteristics and properties.

• What the material/product is used for within the building.

• How is the material / product sold (ie: roll, sheet, sizes etc). • How is the material / product stored and handled during delivery and the building

construction process. • Discover new and inspiring materials / products within the building industry.

• Reference the BCA Vol 2, and associated Standards where applicable. 2 DETAILED DRAWING: Draw and notate a ͚Construction Detail͛ though part of a

building that relates to your topic. Include any necessary building tolerances and

include references to the BCA Vol 2, and applicable Australian Standards. 3 MSDS / SDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). Provide copies of the MSD/SD Sheets for materials / products within your topic. Identify any Hazardous and Dangerous

materials, including first-aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls/personal protection and any

special transport information where applicable. Suggested Topics:

1 - Concrete - In-Situ 2 - Pre-cast concrete products

3 - Masonry ʹ Clay products

4 - Masonry ʹ Concrete products

5 - Glass ʹ Material and new inspirations 6 - Glass ʹ Viridian Glass Products

7 - Windows

8 - Fibreglass including Insulation. 9 - Plastics

10 - Metals ʹ Cold Rolled / Galvanised 11 - Metals ʹ Structural Steel

12 ʹ Metals - Cladding 13 ʹ Roofing ʹ Sheet Metal

14 ʹ Roofing - Tiles 15 ʹ Timber - Framing

16 ʹ Timber - Products 17 ʹ Sealants and Adhesives

18 ʹ Paints, finishes, coatings and wet seal 19 ʹ Internal linings inc. skirtings, architraves etc.

20 ʹ External Cladding products

21 ʹ Services within the building.

22 - Lighting / Electrical Please see me if a new topic is required or desired.

References:

All documentation, Images, Trade literature and details must be referenced as to its source.