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.