Should contain the following information in the group submission.Approximately 5000 words.
•Collect the original design documentation including architectural drawings, geotechnical reports, but most importantly, the structural engineer’s drawings.Include the details of the design documentation in the report. Study and comprehend the structural drawings in details.
•Conduct a site visit and document the building/structure in use or being built.
•Use photos and sketches including any annotations which form part of the documentation of your project adequately to report the site observations in detail. Note any defects and variations from the original design drawings.
•Students are responsible for arranging legal site access and observe and follow all the OHS procedures and requirement.
•Study the structural systems used in your project. You should include the following major components of the project in your report.
Brief description of the foundation-foundation type, soil type and bearing capacity details, recommendations of the geotechnical report.
Explain the footing system used in the project, i.e., piling/pier, strip/pad footing or raft slab etc
Describe the super-structural system, such as the wall/frame system/slab systems/roof system;
Provide a brief analysis of the different load types applied on the structure.
Identify how the horizontal and vertical loads are transferred to the ground.
Qualitative overview on how the applied vertical and horizontal loads are supported by the structure
