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Tutorial 1 - Preliminary Works

The document discusses the preliminary works that must be undertaken before physical construction can begin on a building site. It addresses topics like soil investigation to determine subsoil conditions, setting out the precise building location, and excavation and timbering. Specifically, it discusses conducting soil sampling to classify soil types, using methods like boreholes or trial pits based on factors like budget. It also covers defining excavation and timbering, identifying four common excavation types, and selecting suitable equipment. Finally, it compares trench works in different soil consistencies and sketches timbering systems for various subsoil conditions.

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Tutorial 1 - Preliminary Works

The document discusses the preliminary works that must be undertaken before physical construction can begin on a building site. It addresses topics like soil investigation to determine subsoil conditions, setting out the precise building location, and excavation and timbering. Specifically, it discusses conducting soil sampling to classify soil types, using methods like boreholes or trial pits based on factors like budget. It also covers defining excavation and timbering, identifying four common excavation types, and selecting suitable equipment. Finally, it compares trench works in different soil consistencies and sketches timbering systems for various subsoil conditions.

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ATGB1303 Construction Technology I Tutorial 1: Preliminary Works

Self-Assessment Questions 1. Identify the TEN (10) stages of building construction process. 2. Identify the preliminary works which will be undertaken by the main contractor before the physical construction work on site. 3. To determine the nature and bearing capacity of subsoil, it is necessary to conduct soil investigation around the construction site of a building. a. Define soil investigation. Distinguish soil investigation from site exploration. b. Discuss the purposes of soil investigation. c. From the soil investigation, soil samples can be obtained as disturbed or undisturbed samples. Explain your understanding of disturbed and undisturbed soil samples. d. With the aid of sketches, describe the TWO (2) common methods of soil investigation in order to determine the nature and bearing capacity of subsoil. e. State the factors which will influence the method of soil investigation chosen. f. Suggest a general guide to determine the most suitable method of soil investigation for a building construction project. 4. Compare the characteristics between coarse-grained non-cohesive soils and fine-grained cohesive soils. Discuss the effects of foundation located on such subsoils. 5. The precise placing of a building on a construction site is determined by setting out. With the aid of sketches, describe the process of setting out. 6. Before a foundation can be constructed, it is necessary to undertake excavation and timbering. a. In the context of building construction, define your understanding of excavation and timbering. b. Identify the FOUR (4) types of excavation works that are usually carried out on a construction site. Describe each of them with the aid of sketches. c. Suggest the suitable builder plants which are applicable for the excavation works as identified above and then explain how each builder plant can perform. d. Discuss the purposes of providing timbering to sides of excavation.

ATGB1303 Construction Technology I Tutorial 1: Preliminary Works

e. In simple terms, differentiate between open and close timbering. Support your answers with the aid of diagrams. f. State the factors which influence the method of excavation and timbering in a building construction project. g. Suggest the safety measures to comply during the stage of excavation and timbering in a building construction project. 7. Compare the differences of trench excavation and timbering in firm soils and weak and waterlogged soils. 8. Sketch and label a cross section to suggest a suitable timbering system for an excavated trench of 0.900m deep in the following subsoil conditions: a. b. c. d. Hard soils Firm soils Loose dry soils Loose wet soils

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