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SEMESTER TEACHING PLAN

POLYTECHNIC KOTA KINABALU
DECEMBER 2010 SESSION

Lecturer : Emelia Joseph Programme : Diploma In Quantity Surveyor

Course : Construction Technology 1 Code : CQ102 Credit : 2
Prerequisite : None

SYNOPSIS

Construction Technology 1 course exposes student to the concept and the basic principles of construction technology in building works.
The course emphasizes on piling works, work below lowest floor finish and concrete structural frame. Students are given information on the latest
construction technology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES :

upon completion of this course, the students should be able to :-

1 Explain the materials used in construction such as brick, wood, concrete, metal and non-metal.
2 Explain the piling types, method of driving, advantages and disadvantages of pile.
3 Explain the construction of work below lowest floor finish.
4 Describe the construction of Concrete Structural Frame and Pre-Cast Concrete Structural Frame.
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TEACHING PLAN GUIDE

Teaching
Methodology Duration of Duration of
Study Guided Independent Total SLT
Course Content References/Remaks
Weeks ( Curriculum Learning Learning (hours)
delivery & (hours) (hours)
assesment)

2 Topic 1 : Brick
6-10
December 1.1 Understand the brickwork : 6 Dec - Course Registrations for Semester 1
2010 1.1.1 Describe various types of common bricks. 7 Dec - Awal Muharam (Public Holiday)
1.1.2 Compare the measurement of the modular brick with the Lecture 2 2 2
types of cut bricks.
1.1.3 Describe the characteristics of common bricks based Lecture and P&P start in 2nd week of the Academic
on how they are produced. Calender
1.1.4 Explain the main principle in brick bonding and the terms 2
used.
1.1.5 Differentiate between jointing and pointing.
1.1.6 Explain the purposes and types of jointing bellow:
a. bottom struck 4
b. weathered struck
c. recessed
d. flat/flush joint
e. "V" shape
1.1.7 Explain the uses of bricks (other than wall) and their
bonding.
1.1.8 Determine various types of mortar including their
composition and mixture ration.
a. Lime mortar
b. Cement mortar
c. Compo mortar
d. Gypsum mortar
1.1.9 Determine the meaning of D.P.C, their shapes and usage.
1.1.10 Explain the definition of plaster and its function, types of
plastering for inner and outer skin and materials used.
1.1.11 Identify various types of plastering layers.

1.2 Understand testing used for brickworks.

1.2.1 Describe type of testing used for brickworks.
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3 Topic 2 : Concrete
13-17
December 2.1 Understand the composition in concrete mixture :
2010 2.1.1 Determine the component of concrete
a. Cement Lecture 2 2 2
b. Sand
c. Aggregate
d. Water
2.1.2 Determine the concrete mixture ratio and its usage. 2
2.1.3 Explain the methods to mix concrete.
2.1.4 Explain the use of additional material in a concrete mixture
4
2.2 Understand characteristics of cement as construction material :
2.2.1 Explain the formation
2.2.2 Compare the strength and stress force.
2.2.3 Explain the concrete as building finishes.

2.3 Understand testing used for concrete.

2.3.1 Describe types of testing used for concrete.

4 Topic 3 : Wood
20-24 3.1 Understand types of local wood and their usage :
December 3.1.1 Classify hard wood Lecture 2 2 2
2010 3.1.2 Classify medium hard wood Quiz 1
3.1.3 Classify light hard wood
3.1.4 Classify soft wood
3.1.5 Classify plywood 2
3.1.6 Classify chip board
3.2 Understand the types of wood treatment :
3.2.1 Determine wood drying
3.2.2 Determine wood preservation 4

3.3 Understand wood defect :

3.3.1 Describe the wood defects and their effects on
wood/plank.
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5 Topic 4 : Metal and Non-Metal

27-31 4.1 Understand the characteristic of steel as building components : 1 Jan - New Year (Public Holiday)
December 4.1.1 Explain the steel building component. Lecture 2 2 2
2010 4.1.2 Determine the types of joint in steel structures.
4.1.3 Explain the cross sectional shapes of steel frames used in
construction.
4.1.4 Describe the advantage of steel as a building structure. Essay Question 6.67 9
4.2 Understand types of non metal materials : no. 1
4.2.1 Explain the different types of non metal materials :
a. glass 11
b. plastic
c. asbestos cement
d. bitumen and asphalt
e. fibreglass

6 Topic 5 : Piling
3-7 5.1 Understand piling works :
January 5.1.1 Describe piling types and the method of driving which are Lecture 2 2 2
2011 used in the construction of buildings.
a. Mangrove pile Discussion
b. Timber pile 2
c. Sheet pile
4

7 5.1.1 Describe piling types and the method of driving which are
10-14 used in the construction of buildings. Lecture 2 2 2
January d. Pre-cast concrete pile
2011 e. Bored pile
5.1.2 Determine types of piling to be used based on ground
conditions. 2

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17-21 5.1.3 Compare between method of piling using fiction and end Lecture 2 2 2
January bearing pile.
2011 5.1.4 Describe the advantages and diaadvantages of pile. 2

9 Topic 6 : Work Below Lowest Floor Finish (WBLFF)

24-28
January 6.1 Understand the construction of foundation :
2011 6.1.1 Describe the types and construction of foundation for Lecture 2 2 2
building Test 1
a. Pad foundation / Pile cap
b. Raft foundation 2
c. Strip foundation
6.1.2 Determine types of foundation to be used based on ground
conditions. 4
6.1.3 Compare between types and construction of foundation.
6.1.4 Decribe the advantages and diaadvantages of foundation.

10 3 & 4 Feb - Chinese New Year (Public Holiday)

31-Jan
- MIDDLE SEMESTER BREAKS ( 1 WEEK)
4 Febuary
2011

11 6.2 Understand the construction of ground beam and ground floor Lecture 2 2 2
7-11 slab :
February 6.2.1 Describe the construction of ground beam.
2011 6.2.2 Describe the construction of ground floor slab and their Essay Question 6.67 9
component : no. 2
a. Hardcore
b. Sand Blinding 11
c. Damp proof membrane
d. BRC
e. Concrete slab
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12 6.3 Understand the construction of apron and perimeter drain : 15 Feb - Prophet Muhammad (SAW)'s Birthday
14-18 6.3.1 Describe the construction of apron and their component: Lecture 2 2 2 / Maulidur Rasul (Public Holiday)
February a. Sand Blinding Quiz 2
2011 b. Damp proof membrane
c. BRC 2
d. Concrete slab
6.3.2 Describe the construction of perimeter drain. 4

13 Topic 7 : Concrete Structural Frame

21-25
February 7.1 Understand the construction of Concrete Structural Frame : Lecture 2 2 2
2011 7.1.1 Describe the construction of concrete structural members
a. Reinforced Concrete Column 2
b. Reinforced Concrete Floor Beam
c. Reinforced Concrete Roof Beam 4

14 7.1.2 Describe the method of cutting, bending, tying and placing Lecture 2 2 2
28 Feb of steel rod reinforcement.
- 7.1.3 Describe the method of placing formwork. Essay Question 6.66 9
4 March no. 3
2011 11
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15 7.1.4 Compare the construction of Structural Frame between Lecture 2 2 2

7-11 high rise and single storey buildings. Quiz 3
March Describe the advantages and disadvantage 2
2011 7.1.5 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of In situ
Concrete Structural Frame. 4

16 Topic 8 : Precast Concrete Structural Frame

14-18 8.1 Understand the construction of Pre Cast Concrete Structural Lecture 2 2 2
March Frame :
2011 8.1.1 Describe the construction of precast concrete Structural 2
members :
a. Pre Cast Concrete Column 4
b. Pre Cast Concrete Floor Beam
c. Pre Cast Concrete Roof Beam

17 8.1.2 Compare the construction between Concrete structural Lecture 2 2 2

21-25 Frame and Pre Cast Concrete Structural Frame. Test 2
March 8.1.3 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Pre Cast 2
2011 Concrete Structural Frame.
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18
28 March
- STUDY WEEK
1 April
2011

19 - 20
4 - 15
April FINAL SEMESTER EXAM
2011

TOTAL SLT 30 50 80

Assessment : Weight age Reference :

Quiz 3 X 10% Jahiman Bin Badron. Teknologi Binaan Bangunan.IBS buku Sdn. Bhd.
Test 2 X 20% Tan Boon Tong(University of Wisconsin). Teknologi Binaan Bangunan
Essay Question 3 X 20% Azizan Mohd Noor. Implementasi Kerja Bangunan
Edwin H. Gayford,,jr.;Charles N. Gayford; James E. Stallmaye. Design of Steel
Structures. 3rd. Edition.

Continuos Assesment 50%

Final Exam 50%
TOTAL 100%

Prepared by : Approved by :

Lecturer : EMELIA JOSEPH Head of Department /

Tel. No. : 088-499980 (Ext. 222 / 221) Head of Program :
Email : emelia@polikk.edu.my
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