UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (PERAK)

ASSIGNMENT 2
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS REPORT

COURSE : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY IV

COURSE CODE : DQS252

DATE OF ISSUE : WEEK 8

DATE OF : WEEK 13
SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
1. This is a group work assignment.
2. All submissions must be in ENGLISH.
3. Delay in submission shall be treated as NON-SUBMISSION.
4. Please read all instructions and assessment rubric before proceeding with
the task.

COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Ability to EMPLOY the relevant construction technology of deep foundation,
basement and steel structures. (CLO1, C3)
2. Ability to INTEGRATE in written report and verbal forms, the relevant construction
technology of deep foundation, basement and steel structures. (CLO2, P4)
3. Ability to ILLUSTRATE by using technical sketches, the relevant construction
technology of deep foundation, basement and steel structures. (CLO3, A4)

ASSIGNMENT MEASURED OUTCOME

Case Study Analysis Report will measure students’ acquired knowledge and
understanding on the installation and process of deep foundation, basement
construction process and steel structure construction through research skills and
written skills.
ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
1. Each group written report assignment will be based on the following rubrics: -

WRITTEN REPORT (15 MARKS)

• 15 marks (Excellent)
Excellent and clear introduction and overview of the topic. Findings /
discussions are clearly and effectively discussed and reflected logically. Very
smooth flow of ideas and expression. Conclusion is presented clearly. List of
references are presented clearly with correct format. Excellent organisation of
report.

• 11 – 14 marks (Good)
Good introduction and overview of the topic. Findings / discussions are good
and discussed and reflected logically. Smooth flow of ideas and expression.
Conclusion is presented well. List of references are presented with correct
format. Good organisation of report.

• 6 – 10 marks (Average)
Introduction is introduced and somewhat discussed. Findings / discussions are
introduced but not clearly reflected. There is moderate attempt to present the
finding clearly, effectively and logically. Conclusion is moderately presented.
List of references are moderately presented in correct format. Average
organization of report.

• 2 – 5 marks (Poor)
Introduction is introduced and somewhat irrelevant. Findings / discussions are
introduced and somewhat discussed. Conclusion is irrelevant. List of
references are presented with poor format or no references. Poor organisation
of report.

• 1 mark = very poor / duplication of work

• 0 = late submission / non-submission

2. Written report must include the following contents: -

PART A: WRITTEN REPORT

a. Introduction
b. Finding / depth of discussion & flow of ideas
i. Methods of construction or methods of installation
ii. Purposes of construction or installation
iii. Advantages of the method or system
iv. Disadvantages of the method or system
c. Conclusion
d. References
e. Report organisation

INSTRUCTION
In a group of four (4) or five (5) members, prepare a written report based on the
following topics and requirements: -

GROUP TOPIC FOR WRITTEN REQUIREMENT TO NAME OF

REPORT
1 Protection for steel
structures (painting coating
system)
2 Types of steel structures
(steel skeleton frame)
3 Protection for steel
structures (aluminum
coating)
4 Types of steel structures
(steel portal frame)
SEARCH THE GROUP
Types, Method of Installation,
Advantages & Disadvantages
Method of Installation,
Function, Advantages &
Disadvantages
Types, Method of Installation,
Advantages & Disadvantages
Method of Installation,
Function, Advantages &
Disadvantages

5 Method of Supporting an Types, Method of

Excavation for Basement Construction, Advantages
and Disadvantages
 GROUP TOPIC FOR WRITTEN REQUIREMENT TO NAME OF
REPORT SEARCH THE GROUP
Construction (Soldier Pile
and Lagging Walls)
6 Method of Supporting an Method of Construction,
Excavation for Basement Advantages and
Construction (Steel Sheet Disadvantages
Pile Walls)
7 Driven and cast in place Method of Construction,
pile (Franki Pile) Advantages and
Disadvantages
8 Protection for steel Types, Method of Installation,
structures (intumescent Advantages & Disadvantages
coating)
9 Types of steel connection Method of Installation,
(riveted connection) Advantages & Disadvantages
10 Types of steel connection Method of Installation,
(fillet weld and butt weld Advantages & Disadvantages
connection)

INSTRUCTION FOR WRITTEN REPORT

1. Each group must submit a hardcopy report based on the topic given.
2. Each group is required to attach any related photos, diagrams and tables (if
required) to support the information in the report.
3. Each group must submit a copy of the report in A4 size with Arial 11 or Times New
Roman 12 font size, 1.5 spacing and justified, with all the pages bound in comb
binding.
4. List at least five (5) references from related books (internet resources will be count
as other than books) to complete the report.

END OF QUESTION