assignment tech b 562c4b93c1f11

Professional Diploma in QS

Unit / Module Unit 02: Technology-B

AssessmentAssignment: Erection of complex multi-storey structures and the use of modern systems in internal space planning and design and application of Sustainable Construction Strategies

Lecturer Mr.Gamini Rajakaruna

Student Name ID

Date Handed Over 24/10/2015 Date Due 05/11/2015

Initial Submission DateRe-Submission Date

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Criteria Met?

Assessor FeedbackInitially

On Resubmission

P1.1

P1.2

P1.3

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P3.1

P3.2

P4.1

P4.2

P4.3

P5.1

P5.2

P5.3

M1

Technology B - Assignment International College of Business and Technology


M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

Assessed By (Name) :

Signature : Date :

Student Signature & Comments :



Important Information for Students

The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task where possible.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce

must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer to

Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard referencing” where a reference

list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can

hand over the assignment. A one week grace period maybe extended with prior approval from

the Program Manager – Undergraduate.

Assignments returned to students for re-working must be re-submitted within 10 days (Please

refer to Student Handbook on Assignments – Re-submission).

Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted assignment will

mean that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline and the grading criteria

of the assignment before completing this assignment.

Plagiarism:

While research and discussion are an essential part of an assignment, the deliberate copying of

someone else’s work or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT permitted.

You may be subject to disciplinary procedure if you do this. You should sign this sheet to show that you

comply with these regulations.

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Internal Verifier Name : Major(Eng.) Vajira Edirisinghe

Signature : Vajira Edirisinghe Date Verified : 09/10/2015



Tasks

1. The effects of the types of loading or forces exerted on a building depend on the way in which those

forces are applied. Maintaining the structural stability of a building relies on its ability to withstand

applied loading without suffering movement or deformation. Resistance to movement and

deformation results from effective initial design of the structure.

Describe the various forms of structural design used for multi-story buildings and evaluate the

benefits and shortcomings of each. (P1.1)

Student can achieve M1 by recommending the most suitable form of structural design for 60–

storey commercial building to be constructed in Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka

with reasons.

2. Construction techniques generally accepted as a term used to refer to a range of construction

methods that seek to introduce benefits in term of production, efficiency, quality and sustainability.

The construction methods that are currently used for multi-storey buildings differ from traditional

approaches significantly. Many of the construction methods involve prefabrication and off site

manufacture.

Analyse such construction techniques used to achieve such designs and justify the materials

specification for a range of multi-story designs. (P1.2, P1.3)

3. A building can be described as a shell that houses people in a comfortable environment, and enables

people to carry out designated tasks with ease. For this purpose range of systems used to provide

sufficient flexibility of internal layouts to meet both present and future requirements of high rise

buildings.

Describe, using appropriate details, the systems used to provide flexibility of internal spatial

planning and evaluate the benefits and short comings of each. (P2.1)

Student can achieve D1 by selecting the most suitable internal spatial planning system for the

60 storey commercial building to be built on Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka

with justification. Student can do this by identifying the internal spaces in this High Rise

Commercial Building and recommending suitable spatial planning.



4. In modern multi-storey buildings, the integration of building services is of great importance in

ensuring that effective utilization of space is made. This space utilization is planned by using

effective internal spatial planning techniques.

Analyse the constructional processes used to install such spatial planning systems and describe

how such techniques impact on established building services. (P2.2, P2.3)

5. In the modern construction industry it is important to drive out waste and enhance cost and

programme certainty, through properly planning the works and construction logistics and sound

construction techniques. This is known as buildability.

Define principals of buildability and with appropriate details, critically discuss the implication of

buildability for the construction industry. (P3.1)

6. Employing buildability concept in construction projects, clients can achieve several benefits and pay

backs.

Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of employing the concept of buildability in terms

of health and safety, efficiency, economy and quality of construction projects. (P3.2)

Student can achieve M2 by discussing the buildability concepts for the above mentioned 60

story High Rise building in Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka.

7. The concept of sustainability crops up in almost every sphere of human activity at the present time

and the construction industry as with every other industry, must consider how it will adapt and

change to meet the challenges that sustainability presents. Define the key principles of sustainable

construction approach. (P4.1)

8. In today’s fast paced world, many processes have been modernized in order to increase efficiency

and drive down the cost. In the construction world, there is still a place for traditional methods and

techniques, yielding higher quality, more unique results than those achieved with modern

construction process.

Analyse a range of modern and traditional construction methods and identify those that would

benefit from a sustainable construction approach. (P4.2)

D3 can be achieved by evaluating the benefits that can be achieved through adopting

sustainable construction approach in the 60 storey commercial building to be built on Colombo

Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka.

9. Until recently, high rise buildings have been viewed as mega scale energy consumers. However, with

new sustainable techniques that has been designed with energy conservation and sustainability.



Describe and evaluate such techniques used to erect multi story buildings which provide

flexibility of spatial planning in terms of sustainable construction principles. (P4.3)

10. The construction industry and the buildings it produces, maintains, repairs, converts and demolishes

have both an immediate and long term impact on future occupier needs.

Plan for future occupier needs and analyse the alteration and repair techniques used to meet

such needs and review the legal constraints on the above processes. (P5.1, P5.2)

11. Demolition is tearing down of buildings and other structures. Before any demolition activities, there

are many steps that need to take place.

Evaluate the construction methods associated with the demolition of a given structure, with

particular reference to the associated documents, and compliance with all relevant legal

constraints including health and safety legislation, CDM requirements. (P5.3)

Paper Size A4

Printing Single Side.

Fonts Arial / Times New Roman - 12

Word Count 4000 words. (+/- 10%)

Presented As a report, Softcopy (Microsoft word format).



Passing Criteria:

Outcomes Assessment criteria for passTo achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate the ability to:

1. AAnalyse the range of materials and constructional forms available for the erection of multi-storey buildings

Describe the various forms of structural design used for multi-storey buildings and evaluate the benefits and shortcomings of eachAnalyse the constructional techniques used to achieve the designsJustify the materials specification for a range of multi-storey designs

2. IInvestigate and produce details of the range of systems currently used to provide sufficient flexibility of internal layout to meet both present and future design requirements

Describe, using appropriate details, the systems used to provide flexibility of spatial planning and evaluate the benefits and shortcomings of eachAnalyse the constructional processes used in the installation of the aboveDescribe how such techniques impact on established building services

3. DDefine and analyse through the use of diagrams and drawings the principles of ”buildability‘ in terms of safety, efficiency, economy and quality standards

Define ”buildability‘ and, with the aid of appropriate details, critically discuss the implications for the construction industry

Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of employing the concept of ”buildability‘ in terms of the health and safety, efficiency, economy and quality of construction projects

4. EEvaluate the potential for development of ”sustainable construction‘ strategies

Define the key principles of a sustainable construction approach

Analyse a range of modern and traditional construction methods and identify those that would benefit from a sustainable construction approach

Describe and evaluate the techniques used to erect multi-storey buildings and provide flexibility of spatial planning in terms of ”sustainable construction‘ principles



5. AAnalyse the methods used and the contractual and legal responsibilities involved in the alteration, remediation and safe demolition of complex structures

Plan for future occupier needs for a range of buildings and analyse the alteration and repair techniques used to meet such needs

Review the legal constraints on the above processes

Evaluate the construction methods associated with the demolition of a given structure, with particular reference to the associated documentation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legal constraints including health and safety legislation, CDM requirements



To achieve a Merit grade you should provide below evidences.

Merit descriptors Indicative characteristics Contextualized Evidence

M1Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

Effective judgments have been made Complex problems with more than one variable have been explored An effective approach to study and research has been applied

Select the most suitable form of structural design for a multi-storey building for educational institute in Task 01, with justification.

M2Select/design and apply appropriate, methods/techniques.

Relevant theories and techniques have been applied A range of methods and techniques have been applied A range of sources of information has been used The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified the design of methods/techniques has been justified Complex information/data has been synthesized and processed appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied

Discuss the buildability concepts for the above mentioned educational institute multi-storey building in Task 06.

M3Present and communicate appropriate finding

The appropriate structure and approach has been used Coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended audience A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used Communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts The communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used

The overall document should be presented in a professional report structure (Introduction, Content Page, Body, Conclusion), unique font type, proper page numbering, labelling the figures, diagrams and tables.



To achieve a Distiction grade you should provide below evidences.

Distinction descriptors Indicative characteristicsContextualized Evidence

In order to achieve a Distinction the learner must:

The learner’s evidence shows:To achieve the grade you will need to:

D1Used critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusion.

Conclusions have been arrived at through

synthesis of ideas and have been justified

The validity of results has been evaluated using

defined criteria

Self-criticism of approach has taken place

Realistic improvements have been proposed

against defined characteristics for success

Select the most suitable internal spatial planning system for the new educational institute multi-storey building as with justification in Task 03.

D2Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities.

Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated

Substantial activities, projects or investigations

have been planned, managed and organized

Activities have been managed

The unforeseen has been accommodated

The importance of interdependence has been

recognized and achieved

Managed to relate the given scenario of 60 storey commercial building to be built on Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka, suitably with proper information to answer the scenario related tasks.

D3Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

Ideas have been generated and decisions taken

Self-evaluation has taken place

Convergent and lateral thinking have been

applied

Problems have been solved.

Innovation and creative thought have been

applied.

Receptiveness to new ideas is evident.

Evaluate the benefits that can be achieved through adopting sustainable construction approach in the 60 storey commercial building to be built on Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka, in Task 8.



Grading Matrix

Grade code Assignment

P1.1

P1.2

P1.3

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P3.1

P3.2

P4.1

P4.2

P4.3

P5.1

P5.2

P5.3

M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3


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