Reference no: EM132983204 , Length: word count:3000

ARBE3100 Construction Technology - The University of Newcastle

Report - Basement Construction Report

Assignment objectives

On completion of this assignment the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the ground and soil conditions, materials, systems and components used in the construction of commercial buildings;

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to incorporate them into the building, including sequencing of operations;

3. Evaluate design alternatives in terms of buildability and cost;

4. Communicate design alternatives using drawings reflecting the statutory standards.

Assignment brief

Introduction
For Reports 1 and 2, your role is that of an architectural design and build construction organisation which has been approached by a client who wishes you to undertake the design and construction of a medium sized commercial retail development on a site they already own. The client's brief, the site plan and site investigation information can be found on Blackboard.

Task

You are required to submit a report outlining the design and construction of a suitable basement foundation for the commercial retail development. The report should contain:
- An introduction to conceptualize the problem, providing background and site analysis.
- A discussion and analysis of the suitability and buildability of the various methods and technologies available for the construction of the basement area (i.e. the whole of the basement construction) in response to specific site conditions, comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of each, with a reasoned explanation of why you have chosen your preferred approach and how the requirements of client are fully addressed.
- A tabular cost comparison of the various basement construction options considered.
- A step by step explanation (using drawings and/or diagrams to illustrate) of the major construction sequencing of tasks and activities involved in the construction of your chosen design. Site and floor layout plan(s) showing the details of the car park entry/exit etc. should be provided.
- A professionally written report, including such qualities as structuring sections and paragraphs to bring out a sound professional discussion, control of the conciseness and relevance of the discussion, and to use appropriate citation and referencing techniques.

You are required to make assumptions or ‘educated' guesses on any information/material that you believe to be missing. If this is the case you are to explain/justify these assumptions.

Attachment:- Assignment brief.rar