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08 RC Construc�on Project

Experiement | Learning By Making | Diploma | Semester 3 | Taylor Lakeside University

The whole idea of this assignment is to The aim of this project it to
get your ‘hands dirty’ by closely simulat- develop a comprehensive
ing Malaysia’s most popular construc- understanding of the role of
�on form of reinforced concrete con- construc�on and its applica-
struc�on. In a group of 5, we are �on in the design develop-
required to design and construct a scale ment process and To have a
model RC dream house. It shall be built comprehensive understanding
and presented like a ‘doll house’. We are and knowledge of building
to use our knowledge in construc�on parts and materials used.
technology to re-create and simulate

041 the actual construc�on process as
closely as possible. As everything is on a
‘micro’ scale, use our ingenuity to find
suitable materials to replace the actual
stuff. Wood formwork replaced with
cardboard for example.

We use materials such as cement grout
and wire mesh to simulate the RC struc-
ture and its supports. To keep costs
down, we do work with the other
groups to arrange the procurement of
cement.