Construction Site Safety in ppt

While working in an environment as risky as a construction site, it becomes one of the major priorities to maintain safety on the site.

Follow up these 9 easy steps to work in a safe atmosphere, as stated by Sailesh Mahimtura - Mahimtura Consultant Pvt. Ltd.



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example of final project civil engineering - AL RAHBA MOSQUE

Final year project report in civil engineering. Project of MOSQUE.

A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. Muslims often
refer to the mosque by its Arabic name, masjid.
The Arabic word masjid means temple or place of worship and comes from the
Arabic root sajada (root "s-j-d," meaning to bow or kneel) which means he
worshipped in reference to the prostrations performed during Islamic prayers.
A mosque is symbolically very important to Muslims, and is a humble way for
man to recreate pure divine presence on earth. But mosques are not built
according to divine patterns (as is alleged by many other religions) -- they are
simply divinely guided. There are no very clear rules to what a mosque should
look like, indicated in the central religious scriptures.
Mandatory elements to the mosque are that it clearly must indicate the direction to
Mecca (this direction is called qibla). The indication is in most mosques a
mihrab, a niche in the wall. The area in front of the mihrab must be roofed. In the
wall of the mihrab there can be no doors.
Mosques are centre of cities, or of neighborhoods in cities. This function does not
always have to be structured, but can be connected to mentality, and the
establishment of a new mosque often makes a centre emerge. This mechanism was
strong in older days, but is becoming more and more unusual.



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Scope of work in civil engineering

The Architect is required to provide services in respect of the following :

1.1 Site evaluation and assessment.
1.2 Interior design _ space planning/ development & volumetric study.
1.3 Architectural additions and alterations.
1.4 Design of fixed items of work, loose furniture & interior related civil works.
1.5 Illumination design.
1.6 Sound and acoustic design.
1.7 Graphic design and signage.
1.8 Indoor plants cape.
1.9 Selection of materials, equipment and other interior related elements.
1.10 Integration of all Engineering services.
1.11 Periodic inspection and evaluation of works at site...



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example of agreement and condtions of contract for building works

This is an example of contract for building works

this is an extract of this document :

GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE ARCHITECT
The Architect shall upon the execution of the agreement;
5.1 Issue comprehensive drawings and all necessary details and other information required by the
Contractor for the proper carrying out of the Works.
5.2 Expeditiously supply information, instructions and interpretations required or requested by the
Contractor to ensure the timely carrying out of the Works.
5.3 Issue all necessary approvals and certificates and take other required action as soon as
practicable.
5.4 Where the Architect is required under the contract to exercise his discretion by giving his
decision, opinion, consent or approval or by taking any other action which may affect the
rights and obligations of the Employer or the Contractor, he shall exercise such discretion
impartially within the terms of the contract.
6.0 GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR
The Quantity Surveyor shall, upon the execution of the agreement;
6.1 Expeditiously provide the necessary advice, opinion, assessment, measurements, computations,
or valuations as the case may be of any matter required of him under these conditions. While
giving advice, opinion, assessment, measurements, computations or valuations, he shall carry
out the task impartially within the terms of the contract.



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some words from the lexicon of the construction

The following photorealistic figure shows the foundation of the building.
The foundation elements of this building are the spread footings, the Foundation beams and the strip foundation.
Source of pictures : http://debug.pi.gr/default.aspx?ch=1




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Guideline for preparing a traffic management plan - TMP

GUIDELINE FOR PREPARING A TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (TMP)

Preparation of a detail Traffic Management Plan and proper implementation of measures identified in the approved plan is essential to ensure the safety of all road users as well as the workers at site. It would also assure the smooth operation of the road network as well as the work site.

TMP FORMAT

1. Description of the proposed works and lane/road closures.

2. Identification and assessment of traffic impacts of proposed works.

3. Detail traffic management measures to ameliorate the impacts of proposed works.

4. Assessment of public transport services affected.

5. Details of provisions made for emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

6. Assessment of effect of proposed traffic management measures on traffic movements in adjoining streets.

7. Proposed public/ tenant notification process if required.

TMP EXPLANATORY NOTES

1. Description of the proposed works and lane/road closures:
Details should be provided of the proposed works on road and the closure type (number of lanes and the length of road affected from the works and the number of lanes available for through traffic).

2. Identification and assessment of traffic impacts of proposed works:
The assessment would include approximate traffic flow data (eg light vehicles/heavy vehicles /pedestrians etc) for the affected road area. Assessment should also include possible impacts on adjoining properties (access, on-street parking etc.).

3. Detail traffic management measures to ameliorate the impacts of proposed works:
Details should be provided of the proposed measures (traffic controllers, part closures, detours etc.) to minimise the impact of proposed road/lane closures on other road users.

4. Assessment of public transport services affected
Details should be provided of public transport services affected and the provisions
(measures/notifications) made to minimise the impact on public transport services.

5. Details of provisions made for emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians:
Details should be provided of provisions (measures/notifications) made for affected emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

6. Assessment of effect on proposed traffic management measures on traffic movements in adjoining streets:
The assessment would include forecasted traffic flow data for roads and intersections of adjoining roads. Specific attention should be made to the streets where traffic is proposed to be detoured.

7. Proposed public/ tenant notification process:
Proposed consultation process with the public/ other tenants directly affected by the proposed works and road closures.

NOTES

1. The TMP should include following details:

1.1 Location of road occupancy/proposed works
  • Street name and number
  • precinct on airport
  • Map of where on airport

1.2 Road Occupancy Details

  • Name and address of the applicant
  • Contact name
  • Contact telephone numbers
  • Contact fax number
  • On site contact name
  • On site contact telephone numbers
  • Schedule date and time of commencement of works
  • Intended date and time of completion of works

2. If approval is granted for the proposed works the applicant must prepare a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) that complies with OH & S requirements to protect the safety of
workers as well as the road users. 

3. With some smaller work sites/occupancies, the Traffic Control Plan can be submitted as the Traffic Management Plan.

4. If the works/road occupancy cannot go ahead because of adverse weather conditions or other unforseen circumstances, the applicant may reapply for another date using the same Traffic Management Plan. Providing that there are no changes to the original application, BAC needs to check wether the new date conflicts with any other road developments or road occupancies/road closers in the area.





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Structural Steel Moment Connection pdf

Moment connections are designed to transfer bending moments, shear forces and sometimes normal forces. The design strength and stiffness of a moment connection are defined in relation to the strength and stiffness of the connected members. The design strength of a moment connection may be full- strength (i.e. the moment capacity of the connection is equal to or large than the capacity of the connected member) or partial-strength (i.e. the moment capacity of the connection is less than that of the connected member). Similarly the stiffness of a moment connection can be rigid or semi-rigid compared to the stiffness of the connected member.

The rotation capacity of the structure may be provided by either the connection or the connected member.



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Design of Boundary wall spreadsheet

Boundary wall design with spreadsheet file.

The boundary wall will be made of fly ash brick work.  It is supported by bottom tie beams.These beams are tied with columns which are supported by reinforced



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PILE GROUP ANALYSIS PROGRAME - excel

"PILEGRP" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis of pile groups with rigid caps using the "elastic method". Specifically, the properties of the pile group are calculated, and then based upon the applied vertical and horizontal loadings, the vertical and horizontal pile reactions are calculated. There is also a worksheet to check beam and punching shear in the pile cap for a single corner pile, for the purpose of estimating the required pile cap thickness and subsequent pile cap weight.



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design of steel structure pdf

This lecture note constitutes the limitstate method of design for members
subjected to combined stress resultants asper stipulations of the draft IS: 800 –
LSM version where the draft code has dealt mainly with i) combined shear and
bending ii) combined axial tension and bending and iii)combined axial
compression and bending. These are explained in detail. The effect of reduction
in bending moment capacity has been explained. The effect of lateral torsional
buckling has also been explained. The concept of overall strength determination
has been explained. The effect of relevantfactors including equivalent uniform
moment factor has been discussed.

Concept of limit state design of beam columns
Design of members subjected to combined forces
beam column examples
Beam column connections....



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compression members pdf

Compression members are structural elements primarily subjected to axial compressive forces and hence, their design is guided by considerations of strength and buckling. While pedestal, column and wall carry the loads along its length l in vertical direction, the strut in truss carries loads in any direction. The letters l, b and D represent the unsupported vertical length, horizontal lest lateral dimension, width and the horizontal longer lateral dimension, depth. These compression members may be made of bricks or reinforced concrete. Herein, reinforced concrete compression members are only discussed.


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Example of cost estimation report sample

M/s. Burooj Properties have appointed M/s. Al Ain Consulting Engineers LLC to estimate the Construction Cost for 10 projects located at Abu Dhabi &a mixed used Development Project located at Sharjah Marina. The cost estimate calculation is done based on the Affection Plans and Highest& Best Used (HBU) received from M/s. JLL.



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Cost estimate and unit rate analysis for building project

cost estimation methods

I.  Calculating Material List for Concrete and other construction mat 

A.  Basic Data
B.  General Formula
C.  Material list Calculation

II.  Calculating Material for Masonry 

A.  Basic Data
B.  Stone Masonry Material Requirement
C.  Brick Masonry for Super-Structure
D.  Hollow Block Masonry for Super Structure

III.  Mortar 

A.  Cement Mortar
B.  Compo- Mortar
C.  Light weight screed

IV.  Roofing 

A.  Roofing out of corrugated iron sheet nailed on wooden truss
B.  Roofing out of corrugated Asbestos on wooden truss
C.  Roofing out of EGA sheet on steel truss
V.  Carpentry and Joinery

VI.  Metal works
VII.  Pointing
VIII.  Plastering
IX.  Rendering
X.  Floor & wall tiles, skirting and window sill  

A.  Flooring
B.  Wall Tiles
C.  Skirting
D.  Window Sill

XI.  Glazing
XII.  Painting
XIII.  Damp proofing and water proofing  

A.  Wall dump proofing
B.  Slab dump proofing
C.  Roof dump proofing

XIV.  Sanitary Work 

A.  Pipes
B.  Sanitary Equipment

XV.  Electrical installation / Electrical materials
XVI.  Site work 

A.  Drains
B.  Road construction (Flexible pavement) out of asphalt
C.  Man - hole

XVII.  Fence work 

Calculating Labour Requirement

XVIII.  CALCULATING UNIT PRICES (ANALYSIS OF RATES) 

Current price of construction material
LABOUR COMPOSITION AND AVERAGE PRODUCTION RATE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
LABOUR IN PUT AND PRODUCTION RATE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CASTING OF CONCRETE WORKS
CALCULATING UNIT PRICE



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Reinforcement Checks

Reinforcement Cover:
It is essential that the steel reinforcement bars are surrounded sufficient impermeableconcrete to protect them from corrosion, and to allow the combined strength of the reinforcement and concrete to be effective.

Pre-Concrete Checks for Reinforcement:
The pre-concrete check for reinforcement essentially comes in two parts. The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent.

Reinforcement Cover: It is essential that the steel reinforcement bars are surrounded sufficient impermeableconcrete to protect them from corrosion, and to allow the combined strength of the reinforcement and concrete to be effective.  Pre-Concrete Checks for Reinforcement: The pre-concrete check for reinforcement essentially comes in two parts. The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent.

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COAGULATION - Definition and Measurement of Colloids

Many of the contaminants in water and wastewater contain matter in the colloidal form. These colloids result in a stable “suspension”. In general the suspension is stable enough so that gravity forces will not cause precipitation of these colloidal particles. So they need special treatment to remove them from the aqueous phase. This destabilization of colloids is called “coagulation”.




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