BRITISH COLLEGE OF APPLIED STUDIES- KANDY

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (FINAL

ASSIGNMENT)

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Introduction

Site Investigation for the proposed building (Task 1.1)

a) Factors considered in site investigation

b) Selection for the proposed building

Stages in site investigation (Task 1.2)

a) Why is site investigation needed?
b) Stages in site investigation

Soil classification & Boring method (Task 1.3)

a) Soil Classification
b) Selecting a boring method

Foundation for the proposed building (Task 2.1)

a) Types of foundations
b) The foundation for the proposed site

Excavation and associated temporary work (Task 2.2)

a) Types of Excavation used in this construction
b) Associated temporary works

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Construction method of a raft foundation (Task 2.3)

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Formwork arrangement needed for construction (Task 3.1)

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a) Column
b) Slab
c) Beam

Reinforcement arrangements (Task 3.2)

a) Beam
b) Column
c) Staircase

Brick work at the site (Task 3.3)

a) English Bond
b) Header Bond

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Concrete slab construction of 1 floor (Task 3.4)

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Finishing for Walls & Floors (Task 3.5)

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Water proofing (Task 3.6)

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a) Building elements to be water proofed

b) Waterproofing the bathroom

Timberwork used in the building (Task 3.7)

a) Permanent Timber Work
b) Temporary Timber Work

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