In a Group of 4-5, conduct an On-Site Investigation to observe the Site Preparation, Earthwork & Foundation and Retaining Wall processes and equipment that has been set up within a specified Construction site. You will be required to visit a real Construction Site for this task. GENERAL SITE DOCUMENTATION (to be acquired by each group)
Project Description
Project Consultants & their job scope
Survey Plan (if available)
Project Drawings
TASK(S):
Conduct Site Investigation based on your topic to collect data on & off-site. This can be done through these methods:
Observation on site during site visit
Recording of site - photographs, documents, etc
Interview with relevant consultant(s) & site workers
Reference on available site documentation & reports
Compile your findings in the specified category for each group.
Provide explanation of your findings, with reference to the lectures provided in class
Use additional references on the internet or books to validate your findings & explanation
Provide a Reflective Conclusion which includes - lesson learnt, recommendation and & aspiration for the fieldwork
FORMAT OF SUBMISSION:
1x Slide Presentation for Class Presentation
PowerPoint/Google Slide/Canva, whichever suitable for each group
DIRECT COPY PASTE from slides or webpages are NOT ALLOWED
Page number is unlimited, but must cover each section thoroughly, but more importantly - informative. The amount of information provided for each section of the topic must be comprehensive, but not excessive.
Composition style and font type/size must be standardize for all slides within each group
All additional/external reference sources must be provided in the last 'REFERENCES' slide
1x PDF version of the Presented Slide for submission.
Name of File <Group 1_On-Site Construction Report_ARCH2413 (Nov 2024)>
TOPICS
GROUP 1
SITE SETTING
Project Timeline
Project Signage
Site Office (type, size, occupancy & function)
Staff Accommodation (type, size, occupancy & other facilities)
Storage Facilities (type, size and management of supply)
Site Security features (including off-site and surrounding areas)
Site Management (machineries, climate, workers etc)
Problems encountered concerning site management
References
GROUP 1 MEMBERS
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GROUP 2
EARTHWORK & FOUNDATION
Soil Investigation Report (if available)
Site Clearance
Foundation works (type, depth, size)
Site Excavation
Subsoil Drainage
Site Levelling
Construction Machines & Equipment
Problems encountered during earthwork
References
GROUP 2 MEMBERS
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GROUP 3
RETAINING WALL
Soil Investigation Report (if available)
Backfill study for retaining wall
Retaining Wall (type, size, material)
Work procedure for retaining wall
Drainage system for retaining wall
Timeline & life-span of retaining wall (manufacturer's detail)