Building Constructions 2

ARC 2513

[building construction 2] Sufina Abu Bakar Ann See Peng Anand Krishnan Yeoh Eu Shen

project

1:

Understanding Forces in Skeletal Structures

The project’s criteria was to built a 30cm high tower structure by using only 200 popsicle sticks and thread.

The ‘stalwart’ means dependable or reliable. My group and I wanted to build a tower structure that delineate this word such that it could withstand such a load for the longest time. Although, we couldn’t actually finish the tower on time and the final top module was done quite roughly and on the day of testing, it bent before we could stop it.

This project was an introduction to the structure construction systems and the understanding of the connection system, load and the law of static. It enabled us the knowledge of the limits of popsicle and thread model making as well.

learning outcome

Weight: 32.3g Height: 135 cm Load: 12.5 kgs Time: 120 s

• Apply construction system in design • Recognize implication of construction systems in design • Analyse the issues of strength, stiffness, and stability of structures including modes of structural systems, and law of static

objectives

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Stalwart

Our idea derived from the concept of a box enforced with glazing on both sides and repeated vertically for the chosen height. This is derived from brainstorming solution for distributing load. In a box, the force is distribute evenly on all four sides, and together with the enforcement of glazing,

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the strength of the box is enhanced.

project

2:

zaha hadid

learning outcome

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Fabric is both a traditional and a high-tech material whose form is directly related to the forces applied to it..

In this project, we were to required to produce a suitable scaled model under the chosen topic, surface structure. The model was supposed to give indentification of the construction details of a precedent study, which was the Burnham Pavillion in Chicago by the architect Zaha Hadid.

Under all circumstances, this project gave us the understanding of how a surface structure reacts under loading and the literal and accurate construction detail of the particular building, the Burnham Pavillion.

This project also gave us the ability to figure out and solve model construction details to get the desired form and if I may add, it was not an easy task at all.

• Identification of basic structural systems in construction • Compare the construction in solid and surface structures • Differentiate solid and surface construction systems in terms of loads and forces acting on structural elements • Implications of construction system in design

objectives

Fabric is an amazing material. As Zaha Hadid puts it “Fabric is both a traditional and a high-tech material whose form is directly related to the forces applied to it..” The Burnham Pavilion was chosen to reflect the given theme of ‘Surface Structure’ and for it’s interesting application of fabric on a metal structure to create a dynamic and organic form.

zaha hadid

The Burnham Pavilion was created for the centennial celebration of Daniel Burnham, an architect who was the main figure in the creation of the master plan for the city of Chicago. Designed by Zaha Hadid and team, the pavilion is superimposed with hidden traces of Burnham’s organizational systems. The result is an elegant organic structure made of fabric tensile stretched across aluminum frames.

Opened in October 31st, 2009 it is a reflection of Chicago’s ongoing traditionof bold plans and big dreams.

Burnham Pavillion

Understanding Forces in Surface Structures

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Syaza Yunos Portfolios Sem 3 Aug - Dec 2012 Taylor’s University