BUILDING STRUCTURE | architecture

PROJECT 1 : FETTUCCINE TRUSS BRIDGE

Project 1 is a group and individual task where we were required to form a group of 6 people. My group members are Peh Ker Neng, Phua Jing Sern, Pua Kai Jing, Ling Hui Sim and Ong Huey Fen. In a group of 6, we were required to design and construct a fettuccini bridge of 350 mm clear span and maximum weight of 80g. For this project, we will be graded in terms of the aesthetic as well as the high efficiency of the bridge. For instance, using the least material to sustain the higher load. In order to achieve higher efficiency, we need to analyze and evaluate the strength of the material as well as the structural analysis of the truss. However, individually, we were given an exercise and were required to analyze the truss and compare which truss has higher efficiency among the 6 trusses.

In order to complete this task, we were require to produce an A4 report consists of detailed record of material strength evaluation, photographs of construction of the bridge and lastly the detailed structural analysis of the bridge.

Through this project, I have an in depth understanding of how load distributed in a truss and I am able to evaluate and identify which members belongs to which force for examples tension or compression force in a truss structure. Lastly, I am also able to explore different arrangement of truss members influence the load distribution in a truss structure.

The following was attached with the report and photos of the bridge:

FINAL BRIDGE	MAKING PROCESS 1
MAKING PROCESS 2	MAKING PROCESS 3
MAKING PROCESS 4	MAKING PROCESS 5
MAKING PROCESS 6	MAKING PROCESS 7
TEST 1	TEST 2
TEST 3	BRIDGE
BRIDGE

BUILDING STRUCTURE REPORT

PROJECT 2 : EXTENSION OF A R.C. BUNGALOW

Project 2 is divided into two parts where first part should be done in a group of 8 while the second part is an individual task. My group members are Peh Ker Neng, Phua Jing Sern, Pua Kai Jing, Peng Yep Siang, Ling Hui Sim, Ong Huey Fen and Choong Lai Mun. Working in a group of 8, firstly, we were required to obtain floor plan of a maximum 3-storeys bungalow but preferably 2-storeys. Then, we were required to carry out structural framing and prepare structural drawings for the chosen bungalow. The structural plans should include foundation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan. Meanwhile, individually, each of us is required to perform structural analysis of the bungalow by analyzing minimum of 6 beams and each beam must subject to different types of load for example uniform distributed load (UDL) from one or more than one slabs, beam with point load(s) (PL) or combination of UDL and PL. Besides analyzing 6 beams, we were also required to analyze minimum of 4 columns.

In order to complete this task, we were require to produce an A4 report consists of structural analysis report, design brief which summarize the weight of material and live load assumed, structural plan for every floor (roof, second floor, first floor, ground floor and foundation) to indicate the framing of the building, load distribution plans for beam design that indicate live load assumed for each room on floor plans, loading distribution plans for column size estimation as well as individual structural analysis report.

Through this project, I have an in depth understanding of how load were distributed in a bungalow from slabs to column to the foundation of the building. Moreover, I can also recognize, execute and implement basic procedures of building structure design and produce a structural proposal which I believe it helps in better understanding in future.