WEEK 01: INTRODUCTION

D D W R 2 31 3
STRUCTURE &
CONSTRUCTION

WEEK 01
INTRODUCTION

MOHD AMIRUL HAKIM BIN ZAMRI

BSC IN ARCHITECTURE (UiTM)
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (HONS) (UiTM)
MSC IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT (UiTM)
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LECTURE CONTENT

COURSE INTRODUCTION

THE DEFINITIONS

BUILDING CONS.SYSTEM
BASIC UNDERSTANDING

RELATED TERMINOLOGIES
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COURSE INTRODUCTION

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

+ To introduce main elements and

components of a typical building;
+ To identify relationship between
elements/components of
construction; + To introduce the basic component of
+ To visualize the way simple building simple building structure;
being constructed;
+ To understand how should it be
+ To introduce the basic component of
structural analysis;
constructed apart from the existing + To visualize basic structural solution in
method/ theory design project
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THE DEFINITION

WHAT IS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION?

Is a human activity of adding structure in
the environment area (nature / developed
area) for certain purpose.
It can be a new development / renovation
of existing spaces/ infill development
It involve design, technology, machinery,
material and peoples
The first shelters were a house, but later it
evolved to other functions, such as storage
and ceremony, were housed in separate
buildings
The method of construction and the material
used always evolve and follow some trends.

Extra reading:
https://www.britannica.com/technology/building-construction
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WHAT IS STRUCTURE?
Is anything that is constructed or built
from different interrelated parts with a fixed
(permanently/ temporary) location on the
ground.
It includes the building, bridge, canal, dams,
railways, tunnel ext.
Designated to carry or transfer load to
the ground

INTRIOR CONTRACTOR
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
CLIENT

LAND WHO’S
CIVIL ENGR
SURVEYOR INVOLVED?

LANDSCAPE QUANTITY M&E ENGR

ARCHITECT
SURVEYOR
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

BASIC BUILDING
STRUCTURAL
COMPONENT

STRUCTURAL NON- STRUCTURAL

MEMBERS MEMBERS
+ Column + Architectural

architecture
Vertical strc

+ Retaining wall features & finishes

+ framing + furniture

+ core + Mechanical,

engineering
plumbing ext
Horizontal strc

+ beam
+ floor
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SUPER STRUCTURE
Is the part of
VS building structure
SUB-STRUCTURE which is above the
ground

Roof serves the purpose

Super structure

Frame of the structure's

Beam intended use
Wall + partition
Core
Column
Stair case
Floor slab
Openings
Sub- structure

Is the structural part which

Retaining wall usually below the ground
level & direct contact to the
Foundation ground
Footing Transmit the load from the
Pile building to the ground
Extra reading:
https://www.quora.com/What-is-a-superstructure-in-building-construction
http://slideplayer.com/slide/10791629/
https://www.slideshare.net/Parthm283/foundation-32048998
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TYPES OF BUILDING CONS. STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

+ conventional
01 TIMBER + engineered/ glulam

02 BRICK / STONE + load bearing

+ arches

+ conventional / in situ
03 CONCRETE + pre-cast / modular
+ pre-stress

+ framing
04 STEEL + universal beam
+ weld/ bolt/ rivet

+ bamboo
05 OTHERS + tensile

Extra reading:
http://www.understandconstruction.com/types-of-construction.html
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OTHER RELATED TERMINOLOGIES

WHAT IS BUILDING ENVELOPE?

relates to design and construction of the
exterior of the building.
the physical separator between the interior
and exterior of a building.
It includes the air barrier, thermal barrier
and often the weather barrier.
A good building envelope involves using
exterior wall materials and designs that are
climate-appropriate, structurally sound
and aesthetically pleasing.
Function:
+ Support (to resist and transfer structural and dynamic loads)
+ Control (the flow of matter and energy of all types)
+ Finish (to meet desired aesthetics on the inside and outside)
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Extra reading:
http://www.build.com.au/whats-building-envelope
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WHAT IS BUILDING FINISHES?

is a fine job in building construction process

where it forms the beauty of a building
Can be divided into several sections:

Internal External
Floor Floor
Wall Wall
Ceiling Roof

Extra reading:
https://www.constructiontuts.com/types-of-finishes-building-construction/
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FLOOR FINISHES

CONCRETE FINISHES TIMBER FINISHES VINYL FINISHES

TILING FINISHES EPOXY FINISHES CORK FINISHES

TERRAZZO FINISHES PEBBLE WASH FINISHES STONE FINISHES

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WALL FINISHES

FACING BRICK FINISHES TIMBER FINISHES PAINTING FINISHES

SKIRTING TILING FINISHES STONE FINISHES

CLADDING FINISHES FABRIC FINISHES WALLPAPER FINISHES

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CEILING FINISHES

PLASTER BOARD SPRAY FINISHES CEILING PAPER

STRIP CEILING EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE TILES PVC CLADDING

TIMBER PAINT STEEL LATHING

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ROOF FINISHES

CORRUGATED STEEL METAL DECKING ASPHALT SHINGLE

CLAY TILE GLAZED TILE CLADDING

RC ROOF POLY CARBONATE