Constructing Environments Week 1 Logbook

Week 1 Introduction to Construction Construction Overview Structure principles: How is the building supported The way that load is transported from a place to place

Material properties: The cost The materials used to construct a building (based on climates or the cities policies)

Introduction to Materials Strength Stiffness Shape Material Behaviours Economy Sustainability

Basic Structure Forces Tension Compression 

TUTORIAL TASK -Build a tall tower, as tall as possible -Use the least amount of materials -A toy dog must be fitted in the tower -Must have a roof

 

1. The bricks are stacked like how the usual mass construction is built. This is to ensure the forces are transmitted to everywhere.

2. A rectangular shape is used to construct the base of the tower 3. The base is built as high as possible to ensure stability of the tower.

4. As the tower progress to a height that is stable enough, a hole is made from the bottom of the tower. Luckily enough, the tower is still stable and does not collapse.

5. To progress further, the tower becomes circular on the top. Circular top is much more easier to construct the roof.

6. Finally, the building is done.